The highest peak in Africa (Kilimanjaro), the lowest point of the continent (j. Tanganyika), the largest lake (j. Victoria), the environment, wildlife, flora and fauna.

Tanzania is located in a climate podrównikowego. The inland climate is dry, while in the sea and the mountains it is humid. On the coast of the rainy season lasts from March to June. By contrast, in the mountains from November to December and from February to May. Temperatures vary throughout the year from 20 to 40 over the sea. In the mountains it is 15 to 30 degrees.

Best time to travel is outside the rainy season from June to October, when the temperature does not yet reach the maximum value.

As in many other African countries live in Tanzainn many ethnic groups. It is estimated that there are about 100. The best known is a Nyamwezi, Sukuma, Swahili, Hehet, Ben Mekonde, Gogo, Maasai, and Tumbuka. Masai still lead a nomadic way of life. But it starts to slowly change, as they became a major tourist attraction Tanzainii. Regulations forbid them to hunt lions, so today most of the Maasai tribes living from tourists.

Christianity - 47.8%:

Anglicanism - 7.3%

Lutheran - 7%

Pentecostal - 4.7%

African National Church - 1.6%

Adventist - 1.4%

New Apostolic Church - 1.3%

Moravian - 1.3%

Catholicism - 21.8%

Islam - 31.8%

Animism - 15.1%

Hinduism - 0.9%

In areas inhabited by Muslims expect from the tourists, ie respect for religious tradition. shorts, miniskirts, beach wear are not tolerated and may expose tourists to trouble. In addition, during Ramadan, most places will not open, including those serving tourists.

In Tanzania, men work from sunrise to sunset. (Because of small differences in the hour of which the sun rises over the year) which means that their time 0 is the appearance of the sun on the horizon (about. 6 am)

English, Arabic

English is more popular in big cities or where they are generally tourists. In other parts of the country, know only English people who have completed secondary school. In practice, they are not too many.

total population: 69.4%

men: 77.5%

women: 62.2%

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VISA, PROVISIONS OF ENTRIES. Residence visa can be obtained from the diplomatic and consular representations of Tanzania (Poland subject to the territorial jurisdiction of the Embassy of Tanzania in Berlin) and the main border crossing points (including at airports in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro). In addition to the visa application may be required for two passport photos. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the completion of the planned stay in Tanzania. A condition of entry is to show a return ticket, or show possession of sufficient funds for its purchase and to finance the cost of residence (the amount required per day of stay is not specified). These amounts should be entered in the visa application. Proof of payment of visa fee should be retained for inspection. Solo airlines in transit passage does not need a visa unless they intend to leave the transit hall and have the documents required for entry into this country. Tanzania is the Land, covering part of the mainland, a former Tanganyika (including Mafia Island) and the autonomous Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba islands). The visa is valid throughout the national territory. Foreigners, however, local control is valid passport (no visa fees) and customs when entering and when leaving the islands of Zanzibar.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS. There is no restriction on the importation of currency or the requirement to declare it at the entrance. You do not need it to show exchange receipts on exit from the country. Do not bring in or export Tanzanian currency. Import and export of weapons and hunting trophies are required special permits. Car for temporary use can be imported from an authorized pass issued by the automobile and the authorization obtained pursuant to a deposit (cash bond) compound in an amount equivalent to the value of import duty on the car, plus sales tax. This is refundable in full and on export car. From the cars passing through the territory of Tanzania to its neighboring countries of transit duty levied. By Tanzania to carry cars in transit must obtain a special permit (A Road Customs Transit Document - RCTD).

No, the closest is in Germany.

Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania

Theaterplatz 26

D-53177 Bonn

tel. (0-0 49 228) 35 80 1951-1954

E-mail: tzbonn.habari @ t-online.de,

Polish Embassy in Dar es Salaam

63 Aly Khan Road, Upanga,

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, P. About. Box 2188 tel v. (0-0255-22) 211-52-71, +266-75-01, tel / fax: +211-58-12, +266-83-09,

tel. mobile (00-255) 744 78 79 78;

E-mail: polamb@wingrouptz.com; pol@intafrica.com

Reporting obligation is respected only in hotels.

Prohibits the export of shells, coral, ivory, skins of wild animals and the Tanzanian currency.

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Is required for vaccination against yellow fever is recommended - against infectious jaundice. Other risks are sanitary-epidemiological malaria, AIDS, cholera outbreaks (in many parts of the country), endemic plague (in the attractive tourist Usambara Mountains - Lushoto around town), bacterial contamination of water (amoeba, typhoid bacilli). It is advisable to use boiled water, also for brushing your teeth. Bottled water is readily available table. Other beverages should buy only bottled or canned. Do not drink the juice offered in sub restaurants or by street vendors, eat raw vegetables and fruits washed. Prevention is strongly recommended przeciwmalaryczna (before the arrival, stay and after their return). It is advisable to sleep under the mosquito net, use of mosquito repellents, and avoid staying outdoors after dark. Medical missionary hospitals and private is much better than in state. Lack of ambulance. For emergencies in a remote area can be very expensive to call an ambulance air from Nairobi (Kenya). There, too, either to South Africa or to Europe are sent (at own expense), patients requiring urgent, complex operations. Prices of standard outpatient visit and hospital day rates are varied. The National Health Service since foreigners are charged higher fees for some services, particularly for more serious operations. $ 30 free one day at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, (no tests, treatments and meals), $ 20 - medical advice and research, $ 10 - routine testing, from 50 to 200 USD - specific studies, from 200 to 2000 USD - large surgery, $ 50 - minor surgery. The prices of medical services in the provinces are generally lower, as their quality.

Foreign insurance companies are not honored. Typically, hospitals require the costs of treatment provided for patients. However, buying insurance is recommended, because then when you return to the country it is possible to apply for reimbursement of medical expenses

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From tourists arriving by car are required to purchase a local OC. We recommend also buying insurance local AC.

Safety of the year to deteriorate. The worst is in the western part of the country near the border with Zambia, Rwanda and Burundi. There are robbery, theft of pocket. Do not use the known human case of bids, to use random poczęstunków (even poisoning)

Especially dangerous are the beaches in Dar Es Salaam (thefts, even in broad daylight) and the surrounding area Kariakoo market in Dar. Also, before choosing a longer journey, such as. paro day, consider whether or not we share it for a couple of steps so as to move between cities only in the day.

Despite all these risks in Tanzania is one of the safest countries in the region, following a few basic rules, travel around the country should pass more smoothly.

Lack of international conflicts.

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You should not carry around large amounts of money and jewelry. Passports and other documents, preferably in the hotel safe to store.

You should only use taxis from a trusted network (preferably recommended by our hotel).

Kenya:

Lunga Lunga (the road from Mombasa to Tangi)

Tavecie (from Voi to Moshi)

Isebanii (from Kisii to Musomy)

Namanga

Zambia:

Tunduma

Kasesya

Between Sumbawanga (Tanzania) and Mbale (Zambia)

Mozambique:

Kilambo

Between Newala (Tanzania) and the Rovuma Moçimboa (Mozambique)

Between Songea (Tanzania) and Nova Madeira (Mozabik)

Malawi:

Songwe

There are two main airports:

Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam

Kilimanjaro International Airport, located midway between Arusha and Moshi. From the airport you can take the taxis and buses to both cities.

From Tanzania with a change in South Africa or the Arab Emirates możan to get virtually everywhere, it is also a lot of direct flights to Europe.

Airlines:

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines www.klm.com (Amsterdam)

British Airways (London-Heathrow)

Swiss International Air Lines www.swiss.com (Zurich)

Www.emirates.com Emirates (Dubai)

Qatar Airways (Doha)

Air India (Mumbai)

South African Airways (Johannesburg)

Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa)

Kenya Airways (Nairobi), Air Tanzania Air Precision

Coastal Aviation ZanAir

Regional Air

There is train service between Dar es Salaam and Moshi in Zambia Kapiri. It is operated by Tanzania and Zambia Railway Authority. The trains are more crowded, travelers should especially take care of your luggage.

Tanzania can be reached by bus from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and Zambia. In addition to a long stop at the border associated with the long queue of visa, the trip takes place rather smoothly. Each time, the border crossing to leave the bus to cross it on foot.

You can travel by minibus, but in this case, the border should look for a new mini bus or other means of transport. (Minibuses run to the border only)

Car for temporary use can be imported from an authorized pass issued by the automobile and the authorization obtained pursuant to a deposit (cash bond) compound in an amount equivalent to the value of import duty on the car, plus sales tax (carnet de passage en douane). This is refundable in full and on export car. From the cars passing through the territory of Tanzania to its neighboring countries of transit duty levied. By Tanzania to carry cars in transit must obtain a special permit (A Road Customs Transit Document - RCTD).

Not officially say that there is a connection between Tanzania and Mozambique, by Lake Nyasa. However, there is no further information available on this connection. In addition, Lake Nyasa is famous for sudden and very strong squalls, which may cause the sinking boat.

Scandinavian Express maintains a permanent (4 times a week), the connection between Dar es Salaam - Mbeya - Lusaka and the international connections with Kenya, Uganda, Nairobi and Zambia.

Traveling at night, especially buses is not advisable because of the high risk of seizures.

3 local companies maintain solid connections between all major cities of southern Africa:

Air Tanzania

Precision Air

Coastal Aviation

Dar es Salaam maintains a connection to Zanzibar, Mwanza and Kigoma

Tanzania railways are in poor condition, it is often the trains are considerably delayed or completely canceled. Nevertheless, the country has lines running from Dar es Salaam to the west in the interior of the country where the lines are split into 2 two. The first runs to Kigoma on Lake Tanganyika. The second runs north to Mwanza on Lake Victoria

There is a well-developed network of cheap buses. One of the most certain is Scandinavia Express, which offers connections, inter alia, Dar es Salaam to Arusha, Morogoro and Moshi

In Tanzania, drive on the left, and International driving license is accepted only for visits of less than 3 months.

Most roads in Tanzania are not prepared "all-weather", because in the rainy season is some of them can go only by car with 4 wheel drive.

Taxis are frequently encountered form of transport. However, do not have meters which means that the course fee must be negotiated before the course. It is also only use a trusted network of taxis. (There are robberies and robbery)

An alternative form of transportation is the ferry.

From Dar es Salaam operate two companies: Azam Marine and Sea Express ferry klimatyzwanymi Oferująone courses for Zanzibar and Pemba islands.

Boats on Lake Tanganyika from Kigoma offer portable Mpulunga in Tanzania to Zambia

Internet cafes are available in all major cities, the Internet is fairly fast and affordable. In smaller places, Internet connection is provided via satellite which raises its price, but it is still as accessible

Mail goes to Europe for about a week, while the courier 3 working days.

Hours mail to:

Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 13.00 14.00 - 16.30, Saturday 09.00 - 12.00

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1 Tanzanian shilling (TSH) = 100 cents

In Tanzania, there is no problem with the exchange of foreign currencies into Tanzania shillings. However, it is well-known exchange in the exchange offices and banks. You should not use the suggestions of people he met on the street.

Some cantors also accepts checks travel

The hotels are generally acceptable for Visa and MasterCard, but in general the possibility to pay with rather limited. However, in the country I find a lot of ATMs. A medium-sized city has at least one ATM

Restaurant:

U.S. $ 2.50 Beer

Cola $ 2

A meal for one person: less than 10USD

Shop:

U.S. $ 1.20 Beer

Cola U.S. $ 0.30

In the places where he is a lot of tourists, there is also a lot of stalls and shops gifts.

In Dar es Salaam is located in Tinga Tinga style school where you can buy one of their images directly from the artist

Local jewelry, wood carvings, blankets, Tinga Tinga paintings

Możan inferred from Tanzania:

200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of snuff

1 liter of spirits or two bottles of wine

570 ml perfume

Remember that, all you have to bargain, since prices of all goods are overstated. We must also watch out for fakes.

In Tanzania, there are many luxury hotels.

These offer the highest standard of Zanzibar

Most of them are focused on organized tours, so the sewing of the season may happen without prior reservation will not beds. But in general there should be no problem with accommodation in the most luxurious hotel.

It is a lot of cheap hostels, they are less likely locations frequented by tourists. And in smaller towns. Very often they offer a low standard (dirt, no locked doors, no water, etc.)

It is a lot of camping in national parks. They represent very different standard. From luxury with toilets, showers, and just simple, consisting only of a piece of equal area, where you can park your car and tent. Fees for camping are collected on wieździe to each park.

Within the national parks there are many shelters. Shared houses are of very low standard, or a luxurious chalet with all the comforts of 5 star hotel.

Within the country there are also guest house, they are one of the cheapest forms of accommodation. However, increasing the threat to them thieves.

Hostel ok. $ 10

Hotel 30 - $ 100

Camping is usually less than $ 20

Of course, for the most expensive hotels, we can even pay $ 200 but the average is 30 - $ 100 per night mid-range

If you choose to Tanzania in the sewing of the season is a good idea to book accommodation in advance.

Tanzanian cuisine is characterized by significant influence of neighboring countries. The main food is meat loklanej people called nyama Choma. In addition, the local cuisine is rich in maize and the sea with fish and seafood. Part of the national dishes is not used by the tourists because before a meal should check whether the request to get it is done (especially meat), and whether the water we drink is bottled.

Mtori - roast beef with banana

Mchicha - fish or meat with vegetables

Ugali - dish przgotowywane kukurydzinej of flour, baked and braised meat

Mandazi - cookie maker reported most often

Chips Mayai - omelette

Maziwa Chai - chai with milk, sugar, probably from dodtakiem całkeim tastes good

Kilimanjaro, Serengeti safari lager and - local beer

Tangawizi Stoney ginger beer

Konyagi - gin

Chai Maziwa - a drink made from milk with added sugar apparently pretty good samkuje

There are plenty of bars to roadside where it can be pretty cheap to eat good food

In Tanzania, always and everywhere, everyone will expect tips from you. However, it should be given only if we are satisfied with its services.

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The biggest tourist attraction in Tanzania is wildlife and national parks. Dofdatkow There are many other attractions:

Snorkelling around the islands of Pemba and Zaznibar

Great sandy beaches, with white sand and palm trees.

Out of Africa's highest peak

Kilimanjaro. (6 day tour)

Wędkarstow, Tanzania is a paradise for anglers, best sites for fishing and the Mafia are Zanzaibar

Balloon flight over the Serengeti park

For tourists to visit a lot of former slaves trade fair:

Bagamoyo the historic port town north of Dar es Salaam, was once a slave market

Visit the Maasai culture. They organize demonstrations of traditional dance and costumes, in the Masai villages to buy their products.

National Museum of Tanzania and the museum where you can learn more about the history of this country, and to see the remains of human ancestors.

Sukuma Museum is located near Mwanza on Lake Victoria, the muzemu are held every week dancing Wasukuma

In Tanzania, there are many national parks, most of them offer entrance to the park for about $ 100. The best ones are in the north country (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire). But tubylcu believe that the best spy wild ziwerząt Ruaha National Park is located south of the country (other parks are less zanane Selous, Mikumi, Katavi and Gombe). Certainly it is less crowded as most tourists focuses on parks in the north. The cost of the safari is organized 250 to $ 1,500 per night.

Parts of the National Parks introduces off-season discounts, eg. in parks Manyara, Tarangire cenaz per person: $ 35, $ 10 per car.

Saba Saba Day - July 7. Festival to celebrate the creation of union Afrykańskeij Tanganyika in 1954.

Union Day - April 26, upmaiętniający union Zanzaibaru and Tanganyika in 1964.

Naming Day - October 29. United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar officially changed its name to United Republic of Tanzania on 29 October 1964.

Independence Day - 9 December.

Heroes Day - September 1, dedicated people who defended the colonists Tanzania

Sultan's Birthday - August 26, the feast of typical Zanzibar

Revolution Day - January 12, celebrated in Zanzibar

Chama Cha Mapinduzi's Birthday - February 5

Eid al-Adha (Feast of sacrifice - the Prophet Abraham and his son Ismail) depends on the lunar calendar, Dhul-Hajj. Usually 12 months, 10 of the Islamic calendar

Maulid (birth of Prophet Muhammad) depends on the lunar calendar

Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends) depends on the lunar calendar, 10. month of the Islamic calendar.

Nightlife in Tanzania is limited practically only to the capital, Dar es Salaam. And it focuses only places for tourists, ie. hotels, restaurants, beaches for tourists. Nevertheless, the city offers a lot of clubs, pubs and bars. Particularly worth recommending are those on the beach. In Zanzibar because of the large proportion of Muslims in the local bars (not intended for tourists) not to sell alcohol.

Adapter for current set of required medications. Convertible currencies such as dollar, euro, British pound. Small U.S. dollars for tips to the natives. If traveling by car is permitted to enter and carnet de passage en douane

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