Frequently asked questions

Light-colored clothing, preferably cotton or sweatproof, is welcome. A fleece-type garment should be packed in your suitcase for the evenings and mornings. And, depending on the season, a light down jacket. Comfortable shoes for the safari and a pair of flip-flops for the bedroom and bathroom. A hat, chèche or scarf to protect you from the wind and sun and keep flies away, and don’t forget sun cream. A pair of binoculars and a camera are recommended for capturing your memories.

Light, light-coloured clothing, preferably cotton or antiperspirant, is welcome. A fleece-type garment is to be put in your suitcase for the evening and the morning. Similarly, depending on the season, a light down jacket. Comfortable shoes during the safari and a pair of flip-flops to circulate in the bedroom and the bathroom. A hat, a cheche or scarf to protect yourself from the wind, the sun and scare away the flies, don’t forget the sunscreen. A pair of binoculars and camera are recommended for keeping memories.

On your international flight, remember to take with you in the cabin your medication and prescription, a change of clothes (underwear, t-shirt, socks), a small toiletry kit and your medical assistance and repatriation insurance certificate. The travel bag must weigh less than 15 kg, as space is limited in the vehicle and on certain domestic flights. A small daypack for your personal belongings. Having your entry visa for Tanzania before departure will reduce the time you have to wait to leave the airport (remember to bring a pen to fill in the traffic form). For Zanzibar, we recommend a mosquito repellent.

During your international flight remember to take with you in the cabin, your medication and prescription, a change (underwear, t-shirt, socks), a small toiletry bag and your certificate of medical assistance and repatriation insurance sanitary. The travel bag must be – 15 kg, limited space in the vehicle and for the regulation of certain domestic flights. A small backpack for the day for your personal effects. Having the entry visa to Tanzania before departure reduces your waiting time to leave the airport (think of the pen to fill in the traffic card). We recommend that for Zanzibar you bring a mosquito repellent plug.

All visitors to Tanzania must have a return ticket, a passport valid for six months from the date of entry and a visa. Upon arrival at the airport, you can obtain a visa (50 USD required) or apply online before departure at the Tanzanian Immigration Service (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa).

All visitors entering Tanzania must have their return ticket, a passport valid for another six months on the date of entry and a visa. Upon arrival at the airports, you have the option of obtaining the visa (50 USD required) or applying for it online before your departure (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa)

The climate is tropical. The main rainy season is between March and May (intense rains lasting several days), and the shortest between October and December. The hottest period is between December and March, and the coldest between June and September.

The climate is tropical. The strong rainy season takes place between March and May (intense rains and over several days) and the smallest between October and December. The hottest period is between December and March, the coldest between June and September.

Tanzania has a single time zone. Summer time in France = +1h in Tanzania, winter time in France = +2h in Tanzania.

Tanzania has only one time zone. Summer time in France = +1h in Tanzania, winter time in France = +2h in Tanzania.

To preserve the environment, the government has banned the import of plastic bags. Use cloth bags, and only the toiletry kit for the flight is allowed.

To preserve the environment, the government has banned the import of plastic bags. Use cloth bags, only the flight toiletry bag is allowed.

It is preferable to be up-to-date with your BCG -DT Polio vaccinations. The yellow fever vaccine, certified by the international vaccination booklet, can help avoid administrative problems at the airport (proof required indiscriminately), but is not a legal requirement, except for Zanzibar and nationals of cholera-infested countries, or for people who have transited through these countries. Don’t forget to bring your malaria treatment and mosquito repellent (body and clothing). Medical assistance and repatriation insurance is essential. Check with your insurance company to find out what you are covered for.

Being up to date with your BCG-DT Polio vaccines is preferable. The yellow fever vaccine attested by the international vaccination card avoids administrative problems at the airport (proof required indiscriminately) but is not a legal obligation except for Zanzibar and nationals of countries infested with cholera or for people who have transited through its countries. Do not forget to bring your treatment against malaria (= malaria) and your mosquito repellents (body and clothes). Medical assistance and medical repatriation insurance is essential, check with your insurance company for your coverage contract.

The local currency is the Tanzanian shilling. Exchange is possible in the country, but it is forbidden to leave with shillings. The US dollar is widely used (date of issue after 2006 imperative). The euro is making inroads, but to a lesser extent.

The unit of the country is the Tanzanian shilling. The exchange is done in the country, see with the guide but it is forbidden to leave with shillings. The US dollar is widely used (date of issue imperatively after 2006). The euro made a breakthrough, but to a lesser extent.

The national language is Kiswahili, but English is widely spoken.

The national language is Kiswahili but English is widely spoken.

The rooms are equipped with electrical outlets. The 4×4 also has sockets for recharging equipment. Don’t forget the 3-pin adapter (220-230 volts). The wifi network is often located at the reception desk, especially in the savannah.

The rooms are equipped with electrical outlets. The 4×4, too, has sockets to allow recharging of equipment. Do not forget the 3 plug adapter (220-230 volts). The wifi network is often located at the reception of accommodation, especially in the middle of the savannah.

Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)

Dar es Salaam – Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR)

Zanzibar – Kisauni Airport (ZNZ)