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| Capital | Dodoma |
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| Form of government | republic |
| currency | Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) |
| surface | 945,000 km² |
| population | 44 million |
| languages | Kiswahili |
| Religions | Christians (45%), Muslims (35%), animists (20%) |
| Connector system | 230 V / 50 Hz (UK plug) |
| Phone code | 255 |
| Internet TLD | .tz |
| Time zone | CET 2h |
Tanzania located in East Africa. It borders on Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.
Regions
Cities
- Dar es Salaam
- Dodoma - Capital
- Arusha
- Moshi
- Mwanza
Other goals
- Kilimanjaro
- Serengeti - one of the most famous and worth seeing national parks in Africa. Became particularly well-known through the unique commitment of Prof. Bernhard Grzimek and his son Michael. The documentary film "The Serengeti Must Not Die" by the two of them won an Oscar in 1960.
- Ngorongoro crater
- Zanzibar
- Lake Tanganyika
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
background
getting there
Entry requirements
Travelers need a visa, which can be obtained from the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Berlin (Tel. 030-3030800) can be requested. The latter is also the point of contact for travelers from Austria and Switzerland. Alternatively, the visa can also be issued directly upon entry for a fee of US $ 50 or EUR 50.
Since November 2018 there is a eVisawhose fees are payable by credit card. Single entry for tourists costs US $ 50.
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry. Travelers must be able to prove that they have left the country (return or onward ticket) and have sufficient funds for their stay. There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that you can take with you, but you must declare it. Since 2012, a fee has also been charged when leaving the country, which can be paid in local currency or US dollars.
By plane
The country's most important airport in Dar es Salaam is operated by Swiss (via Zurich), KLM (via Amsterdam), British Airways (only until April), Egypt Air (via Cairo), Emirates (via Dubai), Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul ), Qatar (via Doha) and Ethiopian Airlines (via Addis Ababa). KLM, Condor, Qatar, Ethiopian and others offer flights to Kilimanjaro. Zanzibar is also served internationally. Condor offers direct flights from Frankfurt there once a week.
By train
There is a train connection to Zambia (to Kapiri Mposhi via Mbeya).
By bus
There are border crossings and regular bus connections Kenya , Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique - speak in all neighboring states. There are four border crossings to [Kenya] - the remaining states one each. There are buses on the connections Mwanza / Musoma-Nairobi, Arusha-Nairobi, Tanga-Mombasa, Bukoba-Kampala, and many more.
By car
By boat
mobility
language
The official language of Tanzania is Swahili. English is also widely spoken. In contrast to Kenya, Kiswahili is not a means of communication across tribal borders in Tanzania, but actually the mother tongue of a large part. It is therefore spoken more and better than English. In rural villages you may not find an English-speaking resident. In both languages you should have at least a basic vocabulary. In the opinion of a Wikitravel author, this includes the phrase "Jambo!" (Pronounced: dschambo).
The word “Jambo” is actually only used as a greeting in the fixed phrase “Hujambo?” (How are you?) - “Sijambo!” (I'm fine!). Every now and then you can hear “Jambo” from local to local (as with us a (“And?” For “And, how are you?”) Is usually “Jambo” but THE tourist greeting par excellence. If you want to come out as a superficial safari tourist with no cultural interest, we warmly recommend the use of “Jambo.” For all others, “Kisuaheli - word for word” by Christoph Friedrich is recommended ISBN 3-89416-074-8 (One of the worst of the series, but still the best for Swahili!)
Internet dictionary Kiswahili - German (easy to use and extensive)
shop
National currency is the Tanzanian shilling (pl. shilingi). The exchange rate at the beginning of March 2021 was € 1 = 2780 TSh.
At the ATM, the withdrawal limit can be 200-400,000 TSh. lie.
In addition to cash, the m-Pesa mobile payment system is widespread in Tanzania. In order to be able to participate, a mobile phone (a simple mobile phone is sufficient) with a Tanzanian Vodacom SIM card is required.
kitchen
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Tanzanian cuisine is by far not as rich as that of other African countries. The Tanzanian national dish is "Ugali" - a corn porridge that tastes like nothing but filling. In addition, there is often meat, beans, peas and / or spinach. On the coast around Dar es Salaam, a tasty pilaf is often offered, an originally oriental rice dish.
- Ugali - corn porridge
- Wali - rice
- Kuku - chicken
- Nyama - meat (beef)
- Chipsi Mayai - Potato Omelette
- Kiti Moto - pork skewers
- Mshikaki - meat skewer
nightlife
accommodation
In Tanzania there is no place where you cannot find at least one guest house. Accommodation in Tanzania comes in all conceivable categories. The simplest and cheapest are local guest houses ("gesti") - you can find accommodation here for less than 5 EUR / person on average. Standing toilets and shared bathrooms are often part of it - if you want more, you have to pay more. The most expensive accommodations are beyond USD 1000 per person per night, with accommodations in all classes in between. Only in the national parks you won't get a bed for less than 100 USD p.p. and on Zanzibar rarely for less than 15 USD p.p.
Learn
Work
public holidays
- January 1st: New Year’s Day
- January 12th: Zanzibar Revolution Day (anniversary of the revolution in Zanzibar), only on Zanzibar public holiday
- April 7th: Karume Day or Heroes Day (Day of Heroes, anniversary of Abeid Karume's death), only on Zanzibar public holiday
- Easter: Good Friday (April 2, 2021) to Easter Monday (April 5, 2021)
- April 26: Union Day (National Unity Day, anniversary of the merger of Tanganyika and Zanzibar to form Tanzania)
- May / June: Pentecost with Whit Monday
- May 1st: Labor or Workers ’Day
- July 7th: Saba Saba or Traders Day (day of the trade, anniversary of the founding of the TANU)
- August 8: Nane Nane or Peasants Day (Farmers Day)
- October 14: Nyerere Day (anniversary of the death of the first Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere)
- December 9: Independence Day (Independence Day, Anniversary of Tanganyika Declaration of Independence)
- December 25th and 26th: Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Christmas)
Islamic Holidays:
- Mawlid al-Nabi or Maulidi (Birthday of Muhammad, October 19, 2021)
- Start of the fasting month of Ramadan (April 12, 2021)
- Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan, May 12, 2021, lasts 3 days)
- Eid al-Adha (festival of sacrifices lasting several days in memory of Abraham, the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, July 19, 2021)
- Muharram (Islamic New Year, beginning of the month of mourning August 10, 2021)
security
In cities like Dar es Salaam, whites should avoid being outdoors in the dark as they are potential targets for robbery.
health
climate
The climate in Tanzania is subtropical with two rainy seasons. The best travel time for safaris is between December and March. Then it is dry (and hot with temperatures above 30 ° C) and the animals can be seen better on a safari.
Post and Telecommunications
literature
- Friedrich, Christoph: Kiswahili word for word - gibberish volume 10, Envelope flaps with pronunciation and important phrases, word list Sualheli-German, German-Swahili, Reise Know-How Verlag, Bielefeld, ISBN 3-89416-074-8
Web links
- Foreign Office Tanzania - Travel information, tips and safety advice for traveling to Tanzania
- Hakuna Matata - Report on a Kilimanjaro ascent
