Tanzania 

Tanzania is one of the most unique destinations on the African continent. It is a land of many wonders, with an un-paralleled diversity of fauna and flora. Kilimanjaro, the highest permanently snow-capped free standing mountain in Africa, the exotic Islands of Zanzibar, the finest game sanctuaries of Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Ruaha, Selous and the Marine Park of Mafia Island are only but a few of the living examples. The scenery, topography and very friendly people harbor the growth of excellent cultural tourism, beach holidays, game hunting, historical and archaeological ventures – and certainly the best wildlife photographic safaris on the continent. Tanzania is known for its vastness, its remote southern national parks and also for the parks scenic beauty as well as their abundance in wildlife.

General information -TANZANIA

CAPITAL CITY Dodoma

AREA 945,203 sq. km

COMMERCIAL CITIES Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Tanga, Arusha, Mbeya, Zanzibar, and Iringa.

CURRENCY Tanzania Shillings (TZS)

LANGUAGES English and Kiswahili

TIME ZONES +03:00 (GMT/UTC)

COUNTRY PHONE CODE +255

ELECTRICITY 50Hz - 230v

TIPPING Not obligatory, but a tip for exceptional service (max 10%) will be appreciated.

HEALTH International standard health care facilities. Yellow fever vaccinations required. Prophylactic drugs are recommended two weeks before travel.

NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS New Year's Day: 01.01.2012, Zanzibar Revolution Day: 12.01.2012, Birth of the Prophet: 04.02.2012, Good Friday: 06.04.2012, Easter Monday: 09.04.2012, Union Day: 26.04.2012, Labour Day: 01.05.2012, Saba Saba (Industry's Day): 07.07.2012, Nane Nane (Farmers' Day): 08.08.2012, Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan): 19.08.2012, Nyerere Day: 14.10.2012, Eid al-Adha: 26.10.2012, Independence and Republic Day: 09.12.2012, Christmas Day: 25.12.2012, Boxing Day: 26.12.2012

CLIMATE Generally dry and hot country tropical with cool nights and mornings, April to June its Green, July to October dry season, There are short rains in October, End of November to December. January, February and March are dry seasons, but the season can vary.

CONTACT Private Safaris E.A. Ltd., New Safari House, Off New Mombasa/Malindi road. 85722, 80100 Mombasa, Kenya