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International Travel:

NOTE: There has been a high threat from terrorism world wide,  Tanzania is no exception, as there is in other countries in East Africa. Visitors should be particularly vigilant in public places, including tourist sites and hotels. Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing. There is no suggestion that these attacks are terrorist-related. Tourists should avoid the area bordering Burundi.

Air
Tanzania's national airline is Air Tanzania (TC). Other airlines flying to Tanzania include Air India, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines, South African Airways and Swiss.

Approximate flight times
From Dar es Salaam to London is 11 hours 15 minutes and from Kilimanjaro is 12 hours 30 minutes (excluding stopover).

International airports
Dar es Salaam International (DAR) is 13km (8 miles) southwest of the city (travel time - 25-30 minutes). A shuttle bus service and taxi services are available to the city. Airport facilities include outgoing duty-free shop, car hire, post office, banking and currency exchange facilities (National Bank of Commerce), a bar and restaurant.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ). Impala Shuttle services and taxis are available to Arusha from Kilimanjaro. Airport facilities include shops, post office, bar and restaurant.

Departure tax
25US$ for an International flight departure.

Sea/Lake
Dar es Salaam port is served by ocean freighters and passenger liners. Other ports include Mtwara, Tanga, Zanzibar and the Indian Ocean ports of Kilwa, Lindi and Mafia. The MS Sepideh runs services between Tanzania and Mombasa (Kenya). Passenger services run on Lake Tanganyika to Bujumbura (Burundi), Congo (Dem Rep of) and Mpulunga (Zambia); Lake Victoria connecting Tanzania with Kenya and Uganda; and Lake Nyasa linking Tanzania with Malawi and Mozambique.

Rail
There is a twice weekly restaurant car service by Tanzania - Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) from Dar es Salaam to Kapiri Mposhi (Zambia), with a change of train at the border. Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) provides services between Tanzania, Burundi, Congo (Dem Rep of), Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. Trains may get very crowded but officials can be readily persuaded to find seats for tourists. Travelers should take special care of their baggage. It is unwise to forward luggage.

Road
The tarmac road connecting Tanzania with Zambia is in good condition, as is the road north to Kenya. From Lusaka in Zambia, the Great North Road is paved all the way to Dar es Salaam. Road links from Rwanda and Mozambique are poor.

Duty-Free
The following items may be imported into Tanzania without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; one bottle of alcoholic beverages; 570ml of perfume.

Internal Travel:

Air
Air Tanzania (TC), Coastalair and Precision Air run regular services to all main towns. Check with the airline office before leaving for the airport. All national parks have airstrips and there are several charter companies operating single- and twin-engine aircraft to any town or bush airfield or airstrip in the country.

Departure tax
For all departures from Zanzibar to destinations within Tanzania, the tax is TSh 2000 and 25USD for an International flight departure.

Sea/Lake
There is a daily speedboat service between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar which takes 60 to 90 minutes in each direction. Alternatively, the Sea Express, a hydrofoil, and the Flying Horse, a large catamaran, make this connection. There is also a crossing from Zanzibar to Pemba Island. Timetables and tickets can be obtained at the booking office at the main passenger port. Both Lake Tanganyika and Lake Victoria have steamer services. First-, second- and third-class seating is available on both services; first class has more comfortable seats and is likely to be less crowded. The service on Lake Victoria calls at the ports of Bukoba, Musoma and Mwanza.

Rail
Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) provides the principal services, including routes to Northern Tanzania, while those on the route to Zambia are run by Tazara. TRC runs a daily service from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza on Lake Victoria and Kigoma on Lake Tanganyika with a restaurant car. For further information, contact Classic Tours & Safaris Ltd PO Box 7302, Arusha Phone +255 (27) 250 8448; Fax +255 (27) 250 8220

Road
Traffic drives on the left. Tanzania has a good network of tarmac and all-weather roads connecting all major towns. Most minor roads are not all-weather, becoming impassable to all except 4-wheel-drive vehicles during the long rains in April and May. It is not advisable to drive at night because of wild animals, cattle and goats on the road. There are often petrol shortages and spare parts for vehicles can be hard to find.

-Bus: Inexpensive buses connect most places; for example, there are services from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, Morogoro and Moshi. Visitors should avoid travelling by bus during the April/May rains.

-Car hire: Self-drive car hire is available in major cities, although it can be expensive. Vehicles with drivers are also available.

-Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required for car hire and must be endorsed by the police on arrival. Otherwise an International Driving Permit is recommended although it is not legally required. A temporary license to drive is available from the police on presentation of a valid national driving license.

Urban
Buses and minibuses operate in Dar es Salaam on a flat-fare basis. Services are often crowded. Taxi services are available. It is advisable to use authorized taxis.

Passport/Visa

Note
The granting of a visa does not guarantee permission to enter Tanzania. The Immigration Officer reserves the right to grant or deny admission. Visa holders are subject to normal immigration control at the port of entry and should carry with them, for possible presentation to Immigration Officers, the documents submitted with their applications.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Visas
Required by all nationals except the following for stays of up to three months (who are issued with a visitor's pass on arrival): Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Brunei, Cyprus, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, São Tomé e Príncipe, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Note
Nationals who do not require visas for stays of up to three months may still need entry permit clearance, except nationals of Kenya and Uganda. All other nationals must obtain visas in advance except nationals coming from a country where there is no Tanzania Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to issue a visa. In this case, these nationals may obtain a visa on arrival at one of the following four main entry points, provided all immigration and health requirements are met: Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Namanga Entry Point (Tanzania-Kenya border crossing) and Zanzibar International Airport.

Types of visa and cost
Tourist: £38* (single-entry); £45* (multiple-entry). Business: £50* (single-entry); £60* (multiple-entry). Cost of Tourist Visa depends on nationality of applicant. The above prices are for UK nationals; Irish nationals always pay £5*. For postal applications, fees are payable only by postal order. Please note that once visas are processed, fees are non-refundable. (*=Subject to changes without notice)

Validity
Single-entry: Three months from date of issue; Multiple-entry: Six months from date of issue.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at High Commission or Embassy); see General Info section.

Application requirements
(a) One completed application form. (b) Two recent passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order, made payable to the Tanzania High Commission (nationals must pay by postal order only for postal applications). (e) Pre-paid self-addressed, stamped envelope for postal applications. (f) For business visitors, a letter indicating the nature of the trip and the business contact in Tanzania.

Note
All nationals may be asked to attend an interview and/or supply further documents.

Working days required
Normally 24 hours. Up to seven days for postal applications.

Temporary residence
Enquire at High Commission or Embassy.

Health

KEY
1=A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all travellers over one year of age travelling from infected areas and travellers coming from countries considered to be endemic by the Tanzanian authorities. The risk of yellow fever is highest in northwestern forest areas.

2=According to 1973 WHO guidelines, a cholera vaccination is no longer required for entry into Tanzania. However, cholera is a risk throughout the country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

3=Vaccination against typhoid is advised.

4=Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists all year throughout the country below 1800m (5906ft). The strain is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine.

Food & drink
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Travellers should use bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, washing vegetables and reconstituting powdered milk. Other food hygiene precautions should be strictly observed.

Other risks
Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis) occurs. Hepatitis A and E also occur; hepatitis B is endemic. There has been a recent outbreak of meningococcal meningitis. Immunization against diphtheria and tuberculosis is sometimes recommended. Plague is present in the Tanga region.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.

Health care
Private health insurance is recommended. There are over 2000 hospitals and clinics and some Christian missions also provide medical treatment; however, facilities are limited and medicines are often inadequate. All treatment must be paid for.

NOTE: THE AUTHORITIES CONCERNED MAY CHANGE THE RATES AND CONDITIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.

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