Tanzania
Serengeti wildlife, Kilimanjaro, and the spice island of Zanzibar draw adventurers and remote workers alike.
AfricaTraveler Snapshot: Tanzania
A quick reference for planning your trip: visas, weather, health, and the essentials.
Visa & Entry
For US passport holders
Visa required; eVisa or visa on arrival for most nationalities (US around USD 100).
Weather & Climate
Tropical: hot humid coast and Zanzibar, cooler highlands, dry season June to October.
Best Time to Visit
June to October for safaris and the Serengeti migration; dry and clear.
Health & Vaccinations
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country. Hepatitis A, typhoid and malaria precautions.
Safety
Generally safe on safari and in Zanzibar. Standard precautions in cities and at night.
Fast Facts
- Capital: Dodoma (Dar es Salaam is the largest city)
- Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Languages: Swahili, English
- Time zone: EAT (UTC+3) year-round
- Power: Type D/G plugs, 230V
- Emergency: 112 / 114
Visa and entry notes here are written for US passport holders on typical short-stay tourism. Requirements vary by nationality, so if you hold a different passport your rules may differ. Guidance can change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with the official embassy, consulate, or a licensed travel-health provider before you travel.
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