Tanzania

Only in Tanzania can you experience this unique blend of natural attractions. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is situated in the northeast, near the tourist hub of Arusha. The nearby Tanzania game parks of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire receive most of the visitor volume on Tanzania Safari. Other notable game parks that Tanzania Safari package can include are Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park in the south and Gombe National Park in the west. Further to the west are the Great Lakes, Lake Victoria (Africa's largest lake) and Lake Tanganyika (the world's deepest lake) can be a part of your itinerary while on a Tanzania safari tour.

Although Tanzania is a country rich in culture and traditions, it's history is also one of treasured heritage and pride. From the early days of mankind's history, man has called the land of Tanzania home - its verdant mountains and scrubland plains.

Weather
Tanzania has a tropical climate with variations depending on altitude. In the higher regions temperatures can range from 10-20°C throughout the year whereas in the lower regions temperatures rarely fall beneath 20°C. Humidity increases closer to the coastal regions. The hottest period of the year tends to be from November to February (25°-31°C). The two main rain seasons are between March to May (the long rains or Masika) and October and February (the short rains).

Country Info
Capital- Dodoma
Language- Kiswahili and English are the official languages.
Time zone-  GMT + 3.
Population- 43,739,000 (2009 estimate)

Customs
International travellers over the age of 16 may import the following items duty-free: 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco and 1 bottle of spirits.
Binoculars, cameras and film may also be brought in free of duty however firearms require a special permit.
To ensure that the goods are re-exported a customs bond may be required for the following: video/filming equipment, radios, tape recorders & musical instruments. Receipts should be kept for possible customs inspection on departure for all local artifacts purchased.

Entry and Exit Requirements
US/Canada/UK/Australia Passport Holders: Passports must be valid for at least six months at the end of the trip and evidence of yellow fever immunization are required. Visa may be purchased on arrival at the airport.
Single entry visas are $ 50 ($ 100 for US citizens), payable in cash only. Visas may also be obtained in advance through a visa service.