Climate
Tanzania’s climate is predominately tropical.
Coastal areas are usually hot and humid, but on
the beaches a sea breeze cools the air
considerably. The average day temperature is 30
°C. Tanzania has two rainy seasons – the long
rains from late March to June and the short
rains from November to January. The long rains
fall in heavy downpours, often accompanied by
violent storms, but the short rains tend to be
much less severe. The hottest time of the year
is from December to March, before the long rains
begin. The coolest months are June, July and
August, when the weather is often overcast. In
high-altitude areas such as Kilimanjaro and the
Ngorongoro Highlands, temperatures can fall
below freezing.
Entry
requirements
A valid passport. Most visitors to Tanzania
require a visa to enter the country. Three-month
single-entry tourist visas are available at
Tanzanian embassies in your country, price
subject to nationality. Contact your local
embassy or visit
www.tanzaniatouristboard.com for further
details.
Airport tax
Departure tax from mainland Tanzania is included
in the price of your ticket, however in Zanzibar
there is a departure tax of US $30 payable at
the airport. There is a TSH 5,000 (approx US $5)
tax levied on passengers within Tanzania.
Official languages
Kiswahili and English
Currency
The Tanzania shilling (Tsh or TZS), divided into
100 cents, is the national currency.
Banking
Banks and bureau de change are available at
airports and in all major towns. Banking hours
are from Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 3.00 pm,
Saturdays 8.30 am - 1.30 pm. A few branches in
the major towns are open until 4.00 pm. Please
note that banks are closed on Sundays.
Credit cards and travellers’ cheques
Credit cards (Access, MasterCard, Visa, American
-Express, and Eurocard) are accepted only at
major lodges, hotels, and travel agents. A
surcharge may be added for this service. ATM and
24-hour cash machines are available in branches
of major banks. Travellers’ cheques in pounds
sterling or US dollars are recommended, though
it may be difficult to exchange them outside the
main cities.
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