This of course varies with the geographical location. In the coastal area it is hot and humid with a rainy season from March to May. It is semi-temperate in the mountain regions, with the short rains in November and December, and the longer rains from February to May. The plateau region is drier, with considerable variations of temperature. Rainfall increases in the north and also the lake areas. Rainfall is well distributed but the peak is from March to May. Temperatures vary depending on location between 20 and 30 degrees.
Airport Tax
On International flights there is a tax of US 20.00 per person.
Visa
Most European nationals require a visa which can be obtained through your travel agent or from the Consular section of the Tanzanian Embassies and Consulates.
Time
Tanzania is GMT plus 2 hours.
How to get there
The three international airports are at Dar Es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. From Europe there are daily flights served by British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Swiss, Lufthansa to name a few.
SHOPPING
This is fun and the art of bargaining will soon be learnt. It is a great part of Tanzanian culture and helps to develop a good rapport between buyer and seller.
MONEY
Tanzania has the shilling which is divided into 100 cents. It is illegal to import or export the currency. Visitors may bring in as much foreign currency as they wish without declaration. This can be changed at banks, some hotels and bureaux de change. Most credit cards are accepted at hotels and shops. Traveller cheques are recommended. In Zanzibar foreign currency has to be declared and changed at official exchange offices.
