GEOGRAPHY :
The largest country in East Africa, 2/3 of surface area
covered with Savannah. Highlands and mountains in central
and northern zone with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as the
highest point in Africa (5,895 m). Two great lakes on
the western boundary : Victoria and Tanganika. The Great
Rift valley runs from north to south
POPULATION :
32 million people made up of 100 African ethnic communities,
a minority Asian, European and Arab groups. Highest population
density in the north central region; Arusha, Moshi, Dodoma
(capital city) and the coastal area; Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar
being the origin of the SWAHILI culture and language.
VISA :
Compulsory, enquire at the Embassy of Tanzania.
OBLIGATORY VACCINATION:
Yellow fever; 1 injection 10 days before departure.
RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS:
Hepatitis B; 2 injections 1 month before departure
MALARIA PREVENTION:
Lariam or Malarone. Seek medical advice
DRUGS TO CARRY :
Mosquito repellant cream, sun lotion, disinfectant against
insect bites
POCKET MONEY :
US Dollars, traveller’s cheques. Master and Visa
credit cards and ATM in Dar Es Salaam only
LOCAL CURRENCY :
Tanzania Shilling: about 800 for 1 US Dollar, this may
change anytime
COST OF LIVING :
1 soda 300ml: 0.3 USD ; 1 packet of cigarettes: 1 USD
; 1 Beer: 1 USD ;Tips from 2 USD
PERSONAL EFFECTS :
1 warm sweater for the nights spent on highlands;, 1 swimming
costume for the beach stay; 1 drinking water flask (1
litre) ; 1 sleeping bag, 1 small rack-sack; Motorcycle
riding gear
SEASONS
TEMPERATURES :
ARUSHA (alt. 1500 m)
TANGA/DAR ES SALAAM(alt. 0 m)
Day
Night
Day
Night
Dry and hot (January to
February)
29°C
20°C
31°C
28°C
Long rains (March to May)
25°C
18°C
28°C
23°C
Dry and Cool (June to October)
23°C
14°C
26°C
22°C
Short rains (November to
December)
27°C
19°C
30°C
25°C
LANGUAGES SPOKEN :
English, Swahili, Arab, Hindi and more than 90 Tanzanian local Languages!
BOOKS :
The green Hills of Africa (Hemingway) West With the Night
(Beryl Markham) The Snows of Kilimanjaro (Hemingway) TANZANIA
(Lonely Planet) NELLES MAPS TANZANIA 1:1,500,000
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