Travel information and tips on Tanzania including passport information, accommodations, transportation to and in Tanzania, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more. "Getting Away With Jim Bruner" - your first stop for travel information on Tanzania!
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.
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.
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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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Language
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
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country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip
more. Jim.
Electricity 125 or 220V ,both at 50Hz.
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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
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Travel Warning
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describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or
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assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or
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Adventure Penfam Tours and
Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safarisis 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
Dar es Salaam, formerly Mzizima, is the largest
city in Tanzania. It is also the country's richest city and a
regionally important economic centre. Dar es Salaam is actually
an administrative province within Tanzania, and consists of
three local government areas or administrative districts:
Kinondoni to the north, Ilala in the center of the region, and
Temeke to the south. The Dar es Salaam Region had a population
of 2,497,940 as of the official 2002 census. Though Dar es
Salaam lost its official status as capital city to Dodoma in
1996, it remains the centre of the permanent central government
bureaucracy and continues to serve as the capital for the
surrounding Dar es Salaam Region. The city also hosted a leg of
the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay.
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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.
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
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Browse our
Kenya safari list,
and
safaris in Tanzania and
Botswana, our
customized Kenya travel options, and our many other
African travelpackages, 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 Safarisis 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
Great Horizons Trails
- Kenya Wildlife Tours and Adventures, Lake Victoria Safaris, Kenya
Ecotourism and Culture, Tanzania Luxury Lodges. Bookings for Africa luxury lodge
and budget camping safaris, Kenya budget safaris, camping safaris in Tanzania,
safari and adventure camping, cultural safaris in Kenya, cultural safaris in
Tanzania.
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
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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.
Received an email from a regular visitor to Getting
Away. You may want to check it out. Jim Dear Jim, I had a great time withwww.odysseysafaris.com
Odyssey Safaris last year in Kenya; thought this might help your list and them.
--RCM
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 Safarisis 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.
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, which covers
Botswana,
Zimbabwe,
Swaziland,
Durbanand
KwaZulu-Natal, the
Western Cape,
Cape Town,
Johannesburg, and
Mpumalangaand
Kruger National Park, as I find them very informative and easy to read and understand. However there are several other good guides including
Africa on a Shoestringby Lonely Planet that covers every African country.
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
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