11 Days Paradise in the Wilderness – Tanzania Explore: Kilimanjoro, Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro. 11 Days Paradise in the Wilderness
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While Tanzania is a perfect destination worth visiting by any traveler planning an African safari, there are a number of things one should know before embarking on a safari to Tanzania especially if they are visiting this destination for their very first time. This article will help one understand the requirements needed for a magnificent and successful Tanzanian safari.
Tanzanian visa
A Tanzanian visa is a document that allows a foreign resident to enter Tanzania either for leisure, tourism purposes, visit, holiday, business, medical attention, conferences, and any other purpose that is recognized by the laws of the country. For entry into Tanzania, one should ensure that their passport is valid for at least 6 months before the date of arrival at this destination and it should have at least four blank pages for stamping by the immigration officer on entry and exit.
The information provided on the application form should match the ones on the passport to avoid delays and on receiving your visa after application, carefully check for the duration time allowed to avoid penalties.
The visa to Tanzania can be obtained on both online and on arrival however it is highly recommended that you secure a visa before arrival into Tanzania and the price of the visa varies depending on the nationality.
Health Cautions
While entering into Tanzania, a yellow fever vaccination card is a must have certificate for someone visiting Tanzania more so if you are coming from countries infected with yellow fever. Other than this, other immunizations that are strongly recommended are against polio, hepatitis A, diphtheria, and typhoid.
Tanzania has many cases of malaria therefore it’s important to check with your medical personnel if you require malaria medication. To protect yourself from mosquito bites, carry the right clothing such as long sleeved shirts and mosquito repellents, sprays and remember to tuck in the mosquito nets in the night.
Ensure to carry any personal prescriptions as the pharmacies in Tanzania may not be well-stocked to provide all the drugs you may require.
Wildlife parks
Tanzania is known for having a number of national parks that offer a magnificent wildlife experience. Since these parks are vast in size and have abundant attractions such as wildlife, plant species, and bird species, allow yourself ample time to fully explore the diversity of these national parks. These parks include; Serengeti National Park which was crowned as Africa’s leading national park, Ngorongoro crater, Gombe National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, Arusha National Park, Udzungwa National Park, Mikumi National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, among others.
Carry credit cards and ATMs for visiting the parks and cash for tips and purchases
In Tanzania, park entrance fees at the gates of most of the protected areas is paid by credit cards like visas and master cards. Cash and debit cards are not accepted. However, carry with you some cash preferably in small denominations for tips and local purchases as change may not be readily available.
Tipping
Tipping is a common practice that has developed over time in African countries especially after a safari or a safari activity. It is a way to show appreciation to the service providers for a good service and the amount one gives as a tip is his/her personal choice. Even though it’s not a must to give a tip, it’s a kind gesture to these locals and it will be of great help to them since most of their wages are usually low. Tips can be given to certain people such as guides, wildlife spotters, camp/lodge staff, and porters among others.
Dress code
Just like most African countries, Tanzania has certain cultures and traditions that impacts their way of dressing. Tanzanians have strong beliefs about morality and this is also determined by someone’s way of dressing. When visiting places like local markets and bazars, it’s highly recommended to wear at least knee length shorts, dresses, and skirts and wear shirts that do not expose a lot of your body such as thighs and arms. Decent dressing is very important in Tanzania because most of the people in this country are Muslims especially towards the coast.
However when visiting the beaches, feel free to put on your beach wear and freely explore the beauty of these beaches.
Greetings
Tanzanians are very friendly people and among them greeting is a very essential part of any conversation. The forms of greeting range from casual greeting to formal greeting but whatever the form you choose to use, it’s important not to rush into a conversation without salutation more so if you are starting a conversation with an older person.
Tanzania is not Zanzibar
When visiting Tanzania, do not be confused and think you will visiting the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Rather Tanzania and Zanzibar are in fact two different countries that make up Tanganyika. The culture of the mainland people of Tanzania is different from those of the people of the coastal people of Zanzibar. The culture of the people of Zanzibar is a combination of many cultures including the Arab, Persian, and African cultures with 99% being Muslims, and the rest practicing Christianity and Hinduism.
Take time to learn some Swahili
Once in a foreign country, it comes in handy to know a word or two in the common language spoken by the locals. While visiting Tanzania, whether knowingly or unknowingly you will be able to speak a few common words that you will hear such as karibu that means welcome and asante that means thank you.
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