Circuits and trips to Tanzania

Spaniards need a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of return and at least three blank pages, and are also subject to obtaining a visa to enter the country. This can be processed online or upon arrival in the country at international airports.

New entry requirement in Zanzibar: The Government of Zanzibar has implemented the MANDATORY Travel Insurance for all foreign travelers visiting the "Spice Islands" of Zanzibar. This travel insurance requirement will be effective from October 1, 2024 for all foreigners arriving in Zanzibar by air or sea. This MANDATORY Insurance must be purchased prior to travel and is only available from The Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC).

The Government of Zanzibar has provided the following links for further information:

Website:     www.visitzanzibar.go.tz

Email:       [email protected]

Phone:    +255800008005

IMPORTANT NOTE: According to the Government statement, travellers arriving without a valid ZIC may be denied entry into Zanzibar at immigration controls.

Swahili is the official language. However, most Tanzanians speak their tribe's own language (in Zanzibar it is Arabic). If the traveler speaks English, they should not have any communication problems with the majority of the population in urban areas and especially with people related to tourism.

Islam is the religion of approximately 40% of the population and predominates especially in coastal cities and Zanzibar. Another 40% of the population is Christian.

Tropical and pleasant on the coast, it moderates on the plateau. It has various regional temperature variations influenced by various factors, including altitude. With around 7⁰C on average at dawn, the hottest and most humid part of the country is on the coast. The time with the most pleasant weather is from June to September and the warmest is from October to March. From April to mid-May the great rains are recorded; and during November and December there are frequent showers of short duration. The north of the country is in ideal conditions throughout the year for a safari, and only in April and May can the experience be uncomfortable due to the rains.

It is advisable to get vaccinated against yellow fever and prophylaxis for Malaria. It is also recommended to drink only water that offers sufficient guarantees or bottled water. Using tap water to brush your teeth does not cause problems. Due to the climate that exists in tropical countries, it is advisable to drink plenty of fluids. They offer greater guarantee and security due to their preparation, soft drinks and bottled drinks and hot drinks, tea or coffee, due to the temperature to which they are subjected.

The official currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). In the National Parks, most safari agencies and hotels accept dollars that have not been issued before 2009. However, for restaurant bills and any other casual purchase it is recommended to pay in local currency. Euros and dollars can only be exchanged in banks after the government closes the exchange houses. You can get cash at ATMs in cities.

Major credit cards are generally accepted in hotels, restaurants and stores. Some establishments charge a commission of 3 or 5% for payments made by card.

In Tanzania the common voltage is 230 V. The frequency is 50 Hz. The plugs and sockets are type D / G.

Meals must always be well cooked. Diarrhea is the most common disease. You should not eat raw vegetables and pay special attention to salads. Meats and fish should be consumed sufficiently cooked. You should not eat raw mollusks (clams, shellfish, cockles, etc.).

Shopping: in all tourist cities, you can find handicraft items, wooden carvings of animals, batik, jewelry, ceramics and wicker objects; and Maasai handicrafts (shields, bead ornaments, spears, etc.). Haggling is very common everywhere. It is also possible to purchase African cotton garments, such as the brightly colored kikoi that men tie around their waists as a skirt; precious or semi-precious stones such as rubies, sapphires, rhodolite, malachite, tanzanite, and tsavorite; and all kinds of spices. If you buy ebony makonde figures you have to make sure they are authentic, real ebony weighs a lot.

Clothes: both Zanzibar and most of the coast of the Indian Ocean are predominantly Muslim areas. Local traditions and customs must be respected at all times and not offend local sensibilities, especially in matters of clothing. Special care should be taken during the month of Ramadan. Because the safari can vary in intensity and terrain, waterproof shoes are recommended, depending on the itinerary being taken, such as hiking boots or safari shoes for long walks.

There are all kinds of options, from local buses, also called dala-dala, totally overcrowded and suffocating, to private cars.

The sense of time in Africa has nothing to do with that of Europe, you have to be patient, understand their sense of time and let yourself go and enjoy without haste.

Tanzania's time zone is GMT+03:00.