• What to Carry
• International Airports
• Health and Immunization
• Medical and Handicap Facilities
• Currency and Cost of Living
• Public Holidays
• Shopping / Souvenirs
• Terms and Liability

Casual wear is the norm during the day, a short-sleeved shirt for men, light cotton dresses or a skirt and top for women. In the evening, in some hotels and restaurants, particularly in the cities, men may be required to wear a jacket and tie, while women will feel more comfortable in a cocktail dress. Sunglasses and a hat for protection against the sun are recommended and swimming should be packed for the pool-side or beach. Topless bathing is not permitted.

On dawn and dusk safaris, a sweater is likely to be needed. Generally for safaris wear neutral colours such as browns, beiges and khakis - bright colours may alarm the animals. Sensible walking shoes are also recommended. Remember to travel light as some safaris/air charters limit baggage to a 10-15 kilo maximum.

International Airports
There are plenty of flights from Europe to Tanzania. Most people fly into the international airport in Dar-es-Salaam but there are also international flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport and to Zanzibar.

Health and Immunization
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is essential if arriving from yellow fever infected areas. Malaria exists below 1,800m in malignant falciparum form. Remember to boil or sterilise drinking water (or use bottled mineral water) and milk and cook or peel vegetables. Private health insurance is recommended.

Medical and Handicap Facilities
There are no special physical requirements for participants traveling with Safari Seekers. Regarding medical equipment, an up-to-date first-aid box is available. Guests have access to a doctor, a flying-doctor service and a nurse. Regarding handicap facilities, no special provision has been made.

Currency and Cost of Living
The unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling. Exchange rate: US$1 = 950 Tanzanian Shillings as of April 2002. Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the country. 

The cost of living is slightly less than that for Kenya

Public Holidays
January 1, January 12 (Zanzibar Revolution Day), April 26 (Union Day), Good Friday, Easter Monday, May 1 (International Workers' Day), August 8 (Peasants' Day), September 10 (Maulid), December 9 (Independence Day), December 25 (Christmas Day) and December 26 (Boxing Day). Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of the various stages of the moon.

Shopping / Souvenirs
Tanzania offers the visitor a treasure trove of art, handicraft, spices, furniture and other collectibles. Curios are sold in markets and in city and town centres. Shopping hours are generally from 08h00 - 17h00 Monday to Saturday.

Terms and Liability
(a) The company and its agents act only as agents of the participants in all matters relating to hotel accommodation, sightseeing tours and transport, whether by aircraft, rail, road, motor-coach, ship, boat or any other means and shall not be liable for injury, delay, loss or damage arising from any cause and in any manner however.

(b) The company's liability to passengers carried in its own vehicles is governed by the law of the country in which the tour takes place and no other country. All claims are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the action arises.

(c) The company reserves the right to employ sub-contractors to carry out all or any part of the service agreed to be supplied and in the event of the exercise of such right, the terms of clause (a) relating to the company's liability shall apply.

(d) Whilst every care is taken, the company cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to baggage.

Clients should have travel insurance and medical insurance as the company is not responsible for refunds due to unavoidable or unforeseen circumstances.

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