Tanzania
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Facts:
- Slightly larger than twice the size of California
- Capital: Dodoma/Dar es Salaam
- Languages: Swahili and English
Currency
- Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
- U.S. Dollars are widely accepted
When to Go
Best time: December – March (green season); June – October (dry season)
- February – March: The Great Migration is in the eastern and southern Serengeti around Ndutu and also Ngorongoro. Newborn wildebeest can be seen as this is calving season. This is also a great time to view predators.
- June – September: The Migration reaches the western Serengeti where the wildebeest and zebra must cross the Grumeti River as they head north toward Kenya. Predators are always close by.
- During the dry season there is little to no rain and animals are easier to spot due to less dense vegetation. There are also more tourists at this time, and prices are higher.
- During the green/rainy season there are short afternoon showers and animals can be a bit harder to find but the green backdrops and dramatic skies make for beautiful contrasting colors and great photography. There are also fewer visitors and lower prices.
Climate
Dry season (June – October):
- Daytime temperatures are comfortable but vary due to altitude
- Cooler temperatures at night (keep in mind that the seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere)
Green/Rainy season (November – December (short rains); March – May (sustained rains)
- Daytime temperatures are hot but are cooler in higher altitude areas.
- Always have a jacket as morning and nighttime temps are colder in higher altitude areas.
Health
- Tap water is not safe to drink in Tanzania. Some lodges/camps filter and treat their water or simply stick to bottled water or drink juice.
- Tanzania is a malaria area. Anti-malarial medication is needed and usually must begin several weeks prior to arrival and can continue for a couple of weeks after you return home.
- Tanzania requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate upon entry for travelers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. Tanzania itself is NOT a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. We will let you know if your travel itinerary requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- Other recommended but not mandatory vaccinations include typhoid fever, hepatitis A& B and sometimes rabies.
- Visit your doctor 4-6 weeks in advance of your trip in order for your vaccines to take effect and to determine the right anti-malarial medication (if needed) for you.