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Click on any one of the following below for specific information on getting around Tanzania; attractions, museums, tours, and other places to go and things to see and do; some ideas for accommodations and dining; and some of my favorite things in Tanzania. General Information about Tanzania
Books, Maps and Other Travel Resources for
Tanzania |
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Here is a quick overview on
Tanzania.
Located on the Indian Ocean coastline, Tanzania has some great natural resources. There are also 11 national parks. Other
attractions are the ebony wood sculptures of the Makonde and the national dancing troupe. Several hotels have been built in
the larger cities.
Passports and Visas
Best Times to Visit
Currency Information and Money
Matters
Electricity
Language
Travel Insurance
Travel Warning
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Currency Information and Money Matters
Currency
Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports,
railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency
exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and
rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a
nightmare. Order in advance from
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Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and
money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and
transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate:
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I have found that it helps to know at least a little bit of the language as I travel in other countries. You do not have to be able to be a fluent speaker, but knowing a few key words and phrases will really help. I have found that, although almost everywhere I go I can find someone who speaks English, knowing just a few words of the local language can really be a help. And, it lets others know I am at least interested in their language. Visit the Getting Away Language Learning Center where you can find out how to learn another language, or where to purchase books, dictionaries, electronic translators, software and more
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Electricity
125 or 220V ,both at 50Hz.
Be sure to take your adaptor and converter kit. Find the converter you will need in the
Getting Away
Travel Store. Additionally, you will find just about anything and
everything you will need when you travel. Across the state, country, or
to a destination on the other side of the world, you'll find what you
need in the Getting
Away Travel Store!
Travel
Insurance
If you need medical
care while you are away, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not
accept payment through your insurance company and that you will therefore to pay
in full for your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit
card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local
embassy or representative. For compensation, you must be treated by licensed
medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation
and receipts. It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel
insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country. Visit
the Getting Away
Health
and Safety Tips for Travelers
page for additional information about insurance.
| TOURMED is a Medical Travel Insurance policy that has been specifically designed to ensure that any visitor to Southern Africa (being South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique) is able to receive the finest medical attention in the case of a medical emergency whilst visiting this Region. For many reasons, a number medical services and facilities are questionable and obtaining the best medical attention when it is needed, can be very challenging if not impossible. TOURMED who have for many years specialized in the development and delivery of state of the art healthcare programs and systems in Southern Africa, best understand this market and therefore are able to ensure that the finest and most appropriate of medical facilities and services are available for the Visitor should any medical emergency arise. TOURMED the only policy of its kind, is a cost effective Medical Travel Policy specially designed for the provision of emergency medical needs in the Southern Africa, and no foreign traveler should visit this Region without it. |
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Travel Warning
Travel Warnings are issued to
describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or
unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to
assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or
consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff. The countries listed below
meet those criteria. Additionally, the State Department issues
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crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, any areas of instability, and the
location of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the subject country. Check with the U.S. State Department for
Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public
Announcements.
Getting To and Around in Tanzania
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Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com
If you have information you believe I should add to this section, please contact me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Cities, Towns and Areas of Tanzania
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Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should
add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me.
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Some Things to
See and Do in Tanzania
African Jacana Safaris
boasts of a rich tradition of opening
Kenya
and
Tanzania,
Africa’s most renowned tourist destinations to its clients. It is a Kenya
tour operator based in Nairobi. They specialize in lodge safaris, camping safaris, family safaris, birding
safaris, mountain climbing, cultural safaris, and beach holidays to Kenya Mauritius
Seychelles
& Zanzibar.
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Africa Safari Travel An African Safari is an unforgettable travel experience. The diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes and superb climate ensure that Kenya and East Africa are the perfect locations for an Africa Travel vacation. As tour operators, we at Shoor Safaris give you the best Africa safari holidays, with attention to detail, value for money and personal service [see why us]. Browse our Kenya safari list, and safaris in Tanzania and Botswana, our customized Kenya travel options, and our many other African travel packages, such as leisure or adventure vacation and safari honeymoon tours. You are welcome to Contact Us for any query. |
Leading Expeditions is an indigenous destination management company with operations base in Kenya. Situated in Nairobi, Leading Expeditions boasts of leadership in this field, being the the best tour company in the region. We will help you to discover Africa by initiating safaris at unbeatable offers. We boast of being the number one company in this field to offer incentives to almost all of our destination packages and assure departure upon booking. Our normal transportation means is 8 seats safari minibuses and use of 4 wheel drive land cruisers for all weather travel. The 4 wheel drive vehicles will cost you just a little more than a minibus. Our itineraries have been proved to be exhaustive in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, but we welcome any suggestions, ideas and opinions from you.
Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com
Lodge Safaris in Tanzania - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some interesting lodge safaris in Tanzania from 3 days to a week. Almost all you need is inclusive (with some exceptions) to help you enjoy your visit. Visit www.africanservalcatsafaris.com for all of the information.
Camping Safaris in Tanzania
Camping
is not only the best way of getting close to Africa, but it could also be the
cheapest way to visit the great national parks of East Africa. Included tours
are from 3 to 7 days with visits to either Nqorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara,
Tarangire and Serengeti. For additional information, or to make tour
reservations, contact Jim at Getting Away. Be sure to include the dates in which
you are interested in and
make the subject Tanzania Adventure Tours.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Lodge Safaris in Tanzania
If you are looking for an out-of-Africa vacation that allows you to enjoy the
luxury of a bush lodge then a Lodge Safari is best for you. To see wild animals
and be at one with nature is important to you but good food, wine and bush
architecture are equally vital.
For additional information, or to make tour
reservations, contact Jim at Getting Away. Be sure to include the dates in which
you are interested in and
make the subject Tanzania Adventure Tours.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
| Raylenne Tours & Safaris offers African wildlife safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda including with various accommodations ranging from budget camping to luxury lodge safaris as well as beach holidays Mombassa and Zanzibar. The also have trips in East Africa and South Africa. |
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Suggestions for
Dining in Tanzania
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add
to this section, please contact me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Some Favorites
in Tanzania
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add
to this section, please contact me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Links
for Tanzania
African Jacana Safaris
boasts of a rich tradition of opening
Kenya
and
Tanzania,
Africa’s most renowned tourist destinations to its clients. It is a Kenya
tour operator based in Nairobi. They specialize in lodge safaris, camping safaris, family safaris, birding
safaris, mountain climbing, cultural safaris, and beach holidays to Kenya Mauritius
Seychelles
& Zanzibar.
Lodge Safaris in Tanzania - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some interesting lodge safaris in Tanzania from 3 days to a week. Almost all you need is inclusive (with some exceptions) to help you enjoy your visit. Visit www.africanservalcatsafaris.com for all of the information.
Leading Expeditions is an indigenous destination management company with operations base in Kenya. Situated in Nairobi, Leading Expeditions boasts of leadership in this field, being the the best tour company in the region. We will help you to discover Africa by initiating safaris at unbeatable offers. We boast of being the number one company in this field to offer incentives to almost all of our destination packages and assure departure upon booking. Our normal transportation means is 8 seats safari minibuses and use of 4 wheel drive land cruisers for all weather travel. The 4 wheel drive vehicles will cost you just a little more than a minibus. Our itineraries have been proved to be exhaustive in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, but we welcome any suggestions, ideas and opinions from you.
Njewa Safaris is a fully incorporated tour operator company registered and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and Information to conduct tour business in Kenya, according to the Kenyan law. This makes us be recognized as a legal tour business enterprise helping thousands of travelers access destinations with great ease and offering them unforgettable experiences. You can find more information at their website at www.njewasafaris.com.
Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com
| TOURMED is a Medical Travel Insurance policy that has been specifically designed to ensure that any visitor to Southern Africa (being South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique) is able to receive the finest medical attention in the case of a medical emergency whilst visiting this Region. For many reasons, a number medical services and facilities are questionable and obtaining the best medical attention when it is needed, can be very challenging if not impossible. TOURMED who have for many years specialized in the development and delivery of state of the art healthcare programs and systems in Southern Africa, best understand this market and therefore are able to ensure that the finest and most appropriate of medical facilities and services are available for the Visitor should any medical emergency arise. TOURMED the only policy of its kind, is a cost effective Medical Travel Policy specially designed for the provision of emergency medical needs in the Southern Africa, and no foreign traveler should visit this Region without it. |
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Lodge Safaris in Tanzania - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some interesting lodge safaris in Tanzania from 3 days to a week. Almost all you need is inclusive (with some exceptions) to help you enjoy your visit. Visit www.africanservalcatsafaris.com for all of the information.
Eastern & Southern Safaris - Lodge & camping wildlife safaris in Kenya and Tanzania and Gorilla treks in Uganda. At Eastern & Southern Safaris we offer a wide range of carefully designed safaris that cover the rich and diverse tourist attractions of the East Africa Region. Whether you are looking for a flying package, budget camping safari or one with comfortable accommodation in lodges and luxury tents, you will most probably find one from our sampled lists or you will want us customize one to suit your interests. All our safaris combine well with Beach extensions to either Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu or Zanzibar as well as the Islands of Seychelles.
Books,
Maps and Other Travel Resources for Tanzania
For the best time when you travel you must be informed. One of the things I do is spend quite a bit of time with good guide books on the destinations to which I intend to travel. Perhaps the following might help you find the perfect book to help you research your trip to Africa or a guidebook on Africa that is just for you.
I normally use Fodor's guides, such as
Fodor's South Africa
Adventuring in North Africa
The Rough Guide series is also very good including the books
Zimbabwe & Botswana
CLICK HERE for Fodor's South Africa
CLICK HERE for Africa on a Shoestring
CLICK HERE for Insight Guides Morocco
CLICK HERE for Zimbabwe & Botswana, The Rough Guide
CLICK HERE for West Africa, The Rough Guide
My favorite guidebooks when I am traveling is
Fodor's. I find them to be quite complete, easy to use, and almost always on the
money with helps and tips for traveling in the country I am visiting. Click on
Fodor's Travel Guides
to find the perfect guidebook for your travels.
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I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com |
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
