Practical info
Travel Info
Everything for a carefree Tanzania journey
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Visa
- →Dutch, Belgian and German citizens require a visa for Tanzania.
- →Easiest is to apply for an e-Visa via the official Tanzanian government website (evisa.go.tz) — cost approx. $50.
- →Processing takes 3–5 working days. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after return.
- →Visa on Arrival is also possible at Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam) and Kilimanjaro Airport (we do not recommend this).
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Flights
- →Direct flights from Amsterdam to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) take approx. 9–10 hours.
- →KLM, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly regularly to Tanzania.
- →Flights via Nairobi (NBO) or Doha (DOH) are often cheaper but take longer.
- →We arrange internal flights between parks and Zanzibar for you.
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Climate
- →Tanzania has two rainy seasons: the long rains (April–May) and short rains (November–December).
- →Dry season: June to October — best for wildlife, cooler temperatures (20–25°C daytime).
- →Peak season: July–August for the Great Migration and river crossings.
- →Ngorongoro is visitable year-round but can get quite cold at night (5–10°C on the crater rim).
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Currency & payment
- →Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the local currency, but USD is accepted everywhere.
- →Bring enough USD cash — credit cards don't work everywhere.
- →ATMs available in Arusha and Dar es Salaam. Barely in the parks.
- →Tips for guides: $10–20 per day per vehicle is customary.
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Communication
- →Mobile internet (4G) works well in cities but is sporadic in the parks.
- →Buying a local SIM card (Vodacom or Airtel) is cheap and easy at the airport.
- →WhatsApp works everywhere data is available — so we stay reachable during your trip too.
- →Power is 220V, British type G plug (3 flat pins) — bring adapters.
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Packing
- →Clothing in earth tones (khaki, beige, olive green) — bright colours scare animals.
- →Long sleeves for evenings — mosquitoes and cold. Sunscreen SPF 50+.
- →Binoculars are essential — at least 8x42 for good wildlife viewing.
- →Internal flights: luggage limited to 15 kg in soft bag (no hard suitcases).
Questions? We're happy to help.
We discuss your travel plans personally — no pre-written answers.