Tanzania
Where is Tanzania located?
Tanzania is situated directly south of the Equator and covers 938,000 sq. km, with an estimated population of 40 million.
The country is densely populated in the northern, eastern, and coastal areas, while the southern part is not densely populated.
How about Tanzania’s climate?
Tanzania’s climate is tropical, with two rainy seasons: the longer from March through May and the shorter from October to November.
The dry season lasts from July through October, with clear skies and sunshine the whole day. The weather is suitable for beach vacations. The coastal area is usually hot and humid.
How do I get a visa for Tanzania?
Coming to Tanzania has become easier for visitors. It is easy to obtain a Tanzanian visa, and there are three ways to get it:
You can obtain a visa from a Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission in your country, upon arrival at the port of entry, or by applying online via the Tanzania Immigration site, either at the airport or at the border port.
The above procedure applies to North American and European citizens. For more details about visas, please get in touch with the nearest Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission in your area.
Tanzania’s International Airports
Tanzania has two international airports, one outside the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam (airport code: DAR),
The other one near Arusha (and Mount Kilimanjaro) is called Kilimanjaro International Airport (airport code: JRO).
Charter flights and some international operators fly directly to Zanzibar Island (airport code: ZNZ)
Getting to Tanzania
If you’re planning to visit Northern Tanzania, the best airport to arrive at is Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA).
KLM has daily flights from Amsterdam. Ethiopian and Kenya Airways / Precision Air also fly into KIA.
If you’re planning to visit Zanzibar or southern and western Tanzania, it is ideal to fly to the capital, Dar es Salaam.
European carriers that fly into Dar es Salaam include British Airways, KLM, and Swissair(which share codes with Delta).
There are long-distance bus services between Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
What are the attractions in Tanzania?
The country has a lot to offer in education, history, leisure, and adventure.
These adventures are safaris (game) driving in National Parks like Serengeti, Manyara, and Tarangire to see wildlife, historical sites such as museums, landscapes, mountains, beaches, lakes, rivers, and culture.
How about Tanzania’s culture?
Social life. The country has more than 120 tribes. Each tribe has its own vernacular.
Although there are many languages, “Swahili” was adopted as the national language in 1961, right after independence.
The language has spread and is used in neighboring countries, including Uganda, Kenya, and Central Africa. English is the second official language of the nation.
You will find that Tanzanians are very welcoming and friendly.
How about Tanzania’s Political Systems?
Tanzania is perhaps the leading country in Africa for its political stability, peace, and tranquility.
The political system is multi-party, and the government is democratic. Political and religious conflicts are resolved through dialogue.
In short, religious and tribal conflicts are rare in this country because every citizen is free to worship as they please, provided they do not violate the law of the land.
What is the Tanzanian currency?
The national currency of Tanzania is the “shilling” (Tshs). Exchange rates vary and are subject to change at any time.
Credit cards such as Eurocard, American Express, Mastercard, Access, and Visa are accepted by most tourist hotels, car rental shops, bureaux de change, and banks.
Also, Traveler’s Cheques in sterling pounds and US dollars are acceptable.
How about religions in Tanzania?
Because of its historical diversity, Tanzania is home to many religions. Nevertheless, the major religions are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and African Traditional Religions.
On the east coast – Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, and Tanga – the dominant religions are Islam and Hinduism.
This is due to the advent of Arabs and Eastern Indians, which led to the spread of the two religions.
The mainland is dominantly Christian, and this is because European colonists, like Arabs, spread the Christian religion to the indigenous people.
Infrastructure & Accessibility in Tanzania
Major roads are paved and accessible year-round. Side roads, as well as those within and around the National Parks, are muddy and rough.
For this reason, a 4WD car is required for safaris. Four-wheel cars include Toyota Land Cruisers, Land Rovers, and Toyota Hiace 4WD.
These are the cars commonly used. The railway is also used in the eastern, southern, central, and western parts of the country.
Time: The time zone is GMT +3, and the electricity is 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz.
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