last edited Dec 11, 2019
Other Practical Information for Tanzania
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Tanzania
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Packing and Equipment to Bring
Unless you plan to tackle Kilimanjaro, lightweight clothing will be sufficient, though a light sweater is useful for evenings, mornings, and air-conditioned spaces. Also bring sun protection, dust protection, and rain gear for the season. As always, travel light.
For safaris, pack comfortable, flexible clothing that covers your entire body in neutral colors to avoid standing out to animals. Other useful items include a headlamp (especially if camping), binoculars, and all the accessories needed for your camera (batteries, memory cards, charger, etc.). However, there’s no need to bring camping gear, as local safari agencies or Kilimanjaro operators provide what’s necessary. Also, bring a sufficient supply of any medications and a basic first-aid kit.
Finally, remember that in Zanzibar, 98% of the population is Muslim, and outside hotel zones, "appropriate" clothing is recommended, particularly for women or during Ramadan.
Communications
Phone
Country code: (00 +) 255.
Calling Tanzania
To call a landline from abroad: 00 + 255 + 22 + area code + local number.
To call a mobile phone from abroad: 255 + mobile number (without the 0).
Calling from Tanzania
To call abroad from Tanzania: 00 + country code + area code + local number.
Internet
Cybercafés are common in major cities. Connection prices vary by location but generally remain affordable—under 1 € for half an hour.
Mail delivery between Tanzania and Europe takes about 10 days. Stamps can be purchased at post offices and international hotels.
Time Difference
Local time: .
Like its neighbor Kenya, Tanzania is on GMT+3, meaning it’s one hour ahead of France in summer and two hours ahead in winter.
Electricity
230 V (50 Hz) with "British" plugs (officially type G), requiring an adapter for French and North American plugs. Power outages are common, and in park lodges, electricity is usually provided by a generator that’s turned off at night. Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Hours
Laundry
Local Tourist Offices
Weights and Measures
Tanzania uses the metric system.