overview
United Republic of Tanzania
country information
Flag
capital
Dodoma
DRIVING SIDE: Left
INTERNET CODE: .tz
TOME ZONE: UTC +3
Country Tel Code: +255
COASTLINE: 1424 km Indian Ocean
Neighbours
Burundi
Kenya
Rwanda
Uganda
DRC
Zambia
Malawi
Mozambique
population
55 million
religion
Christianity 61.4%
Islam 35.2%
Other 3.4%
Note: Zanzibar is almost entirely Muslim
president & parliament
Head of State: Pres. John Magufuli
Vice president: Samia Suluhu
minority & majority groups
Zanzibar – African, ArabMainland – African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), Other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab),
LANGUAGE
Swahili / Arabic / English
Many other local languages exist
Hello: Habari (inf.)
Shikamoo (form.)
Yes: Ndio
No: Hapana
Thank you: Asante
C U R R E N C Y &
E X C H A N G E R AT E
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
1 USD = 2294.56 TZS
1 ZAR = 161.01 TZS
Subject to change
VACCINATIONS
The following vaccinations are (also) recommended for Tanzania:
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Typhoid, Boosters for tetanus, Diphtheria & Measles.
While a yellow fever vaccination certificate is not officially required to enter Tanzania unless you’re coming from an infected area, carrying one is advised.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), from 11 July 2016 (for all countries), the yellow fever certificate will be valid for the duration of the life of the person vaccinated. Consequently, a valid certificate, presented by arriving travellers, cannot be rejected on the grounds that more than ten years have passed since the date vaccination became effective as stated on the certificate; and that boosters or revaccination cannot be required.
See:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/220/tanzania#Vaccine_recommendations
ELECTRICITY
Voltage Requirements: 230 V
Standard Frequency:
50 Hz
Power plugs & sockets are of type D & G
Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO)
Load shedding in some areas
TEMPERATURE
Winter: min. 18 °C – max. 31 °C
Summer: min. 13 °C – max. 27°C
DIPLOMATIC TIES / AIRPORTS / CARRIERS / NGO’S
EMBASSY / CONSULAR PRESENCE
South Africa High Commission
Tanzania, Plot 218/50 Corner Garden Avenue and Shabani Road. Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 07:30-16:30 Friday: 07:30-13:30 Head of Mission: Mr T. D. Mseleku, High Commissioner
Refer to:
https://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy1531/
(+255) 22 221 8500
MAIN AIRPORT(S)
Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar
Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS & CARRIERS
Air Tanzania
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Citizens of South Africa don’t need a visa to cross a Tanzania border post;
South African and international driver’s licenses are accepted;
Third Party Insurance is required and can be obtained at the Tanzanian border post;
Temporary Import Permit (TIP) is required to bring a registered vehicle outside of country into Tanzania. TIP permit (at no charge) can be filled in at the Tanzania Border Post and is also valid for 30 days. In addition, you must obtain a Police Clearance Certificate or a Police Verification Certificate for your vehicle and / or towed application (such as a trailer);
All adults travelling with children under the age of 18 (regardless if the parents are South African or Non-South African passport holders) are required to produce a copy of an unabridged birth certificate for each child who accompanies the adult;
See requirements for vehicle and trailer sticker requirements:
NGO’S OPERATING IN COUNTRY & CONTACT DETAILS
List of International NGO’s operating in Tanzania and local NGO’s Government:
https://www.ngosify.com/ngos-in-tanzania/
17 NGOs reported facing frequent threats and intimidation during late 2014 and in 2015, the government revoked the licenses of 24 international NGOs with no clear justification. In 2017, the government suspended the registration of new NGOs — which is regulated by the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children — and began a process of verifying existing NGOs. It introduced complex new requirements such as submitting authorization letters from the regions or districts in which they work and declaring planned expenditures within 14 days of obtaining funds. Authorities threatened to deregister NGOs that could not comply.
See: https://www.devex.com/news/repressive-laws-in-tanzania-stifle-the-work-of-ngos-95913
and https://www.ganintegrity.com/portal/country-profiles/tanzania/
Center for Disease Control & Prevention: Travelers’ Health. Health Information for Travelers to Tanzania. [Online]. Available at: www.cdc.gov [2020/01/21].
Seasons of the Year. Seasons in Tanzania. [Online]. Available at: https://seasonsyear.com/Tanzania [2020/01/21].
Last Updated 18 May 2020