Africa
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and the spice island of Zanzibar. Say jambo, take it slow, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 15:42
- Currency
- TZS
- Calling code
- +255
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Languages spoken
- English, Swahili
Respect & manners
- Apply for your visa only on the official e-visa website. Zanzibar may ask for a specific travel insurance: check before you go.
- Plastic bags are banned: don't bring any.
- Dress modestly in Zanzibar and towns: shoulders and knees covered.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day.
- Ask before taking photos of people, especially Maasai communities.
- Tipping: guides, drivers and porters expect a tip.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!

