Africa - Tanzania - Country Information

Tanzania boasts some of the finest game viewing in the world. Nothing can prepare you for the views, the great variety of game and the hospitality of the African people. Visit the vast plains of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro described as 'an echo of Eden', Lake Manyara, where you may catch a glimpse of the famous tree climbing lions, or for those who like a challenge, climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The beautiful island of Zanzibar, known as the "Island of Spices" where cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg are grown. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's winding streets and bazaars a reminder of the spice trade.

Key Facts
Full Country Name	United Republic of Tanzania
Area	945090
Population	33000000
Capital	Dodoma
Time Difference	3 Hours Ahead of GMT
Visa	A Visa is required. For visa application form click here
Currency	Shilling
People	99% native African (over 100 tribes), 1% Asian, European and Arabic
Language	Swahili, English, indigenous
Dialling Code	00 255
Electricity	230V 50 Hz

Visas:

A Visa is required. For visa application form click here

Health risks:

Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Meningitis, Polio, TB, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever

When to Go:

Although Tanzania lies close to the Equator, the climate is healthy and generally agreeable due to altitude - it is the coastal zones, which have what can truly be described as a tropical climate.  There is plenty of clear sunshine all year round.  Much of the terrain is above 5,000ft, which is warm by day but often chilly at night.  The 'long rains' usually fall in the months of April and May.  The only real migration usually takes place after the long rains when from August to October the wildebeest migrate from Tanzania into Kenya to find new grazing.  During the months of October and November, there are occasional scattered rains, the 'short rains', which freshen the atmosphere and vegetation and lay the dust.