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Entry requirements, health prep, money, and sensible habits — so you arrive ready rather than guessing at the airport.
Apply for a Tanzania e-visa online before departure and print the approval letter. Immigration may also ask for proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Yellow fever vaccination is required if you are arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever-endemic country. Check the latest rules for your itinerary — requirements change.
Consult a travel clinic about malaria prophylaxis for safari areas. Comprehensive travel insurance — including medical evacuation — is strongly recommended for both safari and trekking.
Stay inside the vehicle except at designated stops; never approach wildlife. Dress modestly in towns and villages — shoulders and knees covered is respectful.
In Dar es Salaam and Arusha, use hotel transfers at night, avoid flashing cash, and keep phones out of sight in traffic.
USD in clean, unmarked bills is widely accepted for tips and extras; small TZS notes help for local purchases. ATMs exist in major towns but are scarce in remote park areas — carry enough cash for tips and souvenirs.
