How to get there There are international flights to Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Nairobi. Some airline companies offer the possibility to arrive at Kilimanjaro or Nairobi en depart from Zanzibar or Dar-es-Salaam. We can take care of booking your connecting domestic flight to Arusha from Dar es Salaam or Nairobi. Immigration and Visa Except for citizens of Commonwealth and other specified countries, all visitors to Tanzania are required to have a visum. Visas can be obtained from any Tanzania diplomatic mission or consulate abroad, but you can easily get your visum at the airport of border on arrival as well. More info about visas is on the National Website of Tanzania. To find out the rates for your nationality, click here. Currency regulations Local currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (Tsh). There is no limitation to the importation or exportation of foreign currency. Import or export of local currency is prohibited. Foreign currency can be changed into Tanzanian currency at any branch of the National Bank of Commerce or through private exchange bureaus. A visitor who is not travelling on a package tour must pay in foreign currency for all goods and services such as park entrance fees, hotel board and lodging, etc. Health requirements All travelers coming from Europe via or transiting through an endemic country, e.g. via Nairobi or Addis Abeba, will need a Yellow Fever vaccination card. This vaccination is valid from the 10th day after the vaccination, for a period of 10 years. Yellow fever vaccination is provided at Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam airports for passengers who do not have this vaccination card, at a cost of 50 USD pp. Travelers coming directly from Europe to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam airports on direct flights do not need this vaccination. Vaccination against hepatitis, tetanos, ... is recommended. It is advised to take an anti-malaria prophylaxis, such as Palludrine. Electricity 230 Volts, 50 cycles Ac. What to bring Light summer clothes are suitable year round. A raincoat, wide-rimmed hat, suntan oil, insect repellant and sunglasses are recommended for safari. Some warm clothing is needed for the higher altitudes (Ngorongoro Crater). Remember to bring your camera, video or both. Binoculars are also a good idea. Here is a checklist. Luggage Be aware of the fact that for domestic flights (Air Excel for example), there will probably be a weight limit of 15 kgs. © 2000 JMT African Heart Expeditions Ltd Euro Webdesign & Hosting |
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