General travel information about Tanzania
Continent: Africa
Geographical location: East Africa, south of the equator
Highest elevation: Kibo (Kilimanjaro) 5895 m
Longest river: Great Rovuma (approx. 780 km)
Form of government: Federal Republic System of
Government: Presidential system
Languages: Swahili (official language) and approx. 128 regionally different languages, mostly Bantu languages
Neighboring countries: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique
Capital: Dodoma
Area: Approx. 945,100 km²
Population: Approx. 57.3 million people (2017)
Population density: 61 residents per km²
Religions: Islam 30-40% (strong on the coast and on Zanzibar), Christianity 30-40%, traditional African
Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS), 1 euro is about 2,632 TZS (as of Jan 2018) the current exchange rate can be found at oanda.com
Climate: Tropical, temperate to dry
Time zone: UTC + 3
Area code: +225
Country code: TZ
Electricity: In Tanzania sockets of type D (BS 546, 5 A) and G (BS 1363) are used. The mains voltage is 3 x 230V with a 50Hz change interval. A travel plug adapter is an advantage.
- Check a2zdirectory for old history of Tanzania and agooddir for modern history of Tanzania.
Travel climate in Tanzania
Tanzania has a tropical climate, which is more moderate at higher altitudes. The whole year round there are high temperatures with only minor fluctuations. On the coast of Tanzania and the offshore islands of Zansibar and Pemba, average annual temperatures of around 26 ° C are reached, while on the Tanzania plateau the average is only 20 ° C. In Tanzania there are two rainy periods near the equator, one from March to May and one from October to November. With around 2000 mm per year, it rains the most on the eastern slopes of the mountains. Around 500 mm to 1000 mm of precipitation falls on the coasts of Tanzania and between 1000 and 1500 mm in the highlands. The Massai steppe in northeastern Tanzania registers 500 – 750 mm of rainfall annually.
Culture and sights in Tanzania
From a cultural point of view, Tanzania is a very diverse and interesting country, which is also due to the many different ethnic groups and their influence on the population. As for the arts, pottery and painting in particular are very popular in the country. The traditional art processing with wood is also strongly represented, especially in the coastal areas and on Zanzibar. The traditional music, also called ngoma, can be heard across the country. The most important and most original instrument is the drum. The music is accompanied by various religious rituals and ceremonies and is heard at traditional festivals and dance events. In Zanzibar, influenced by the contact with Arabia, a very unique musical genre, the taarab music, has emerged over the years.
One of the top attractions in Tanzania is certainly the many national parks and protected areas spread across the country. When visiting these beautiful nature parks, you have the chance to observe many of the typical, but also unique, African animals. Very special national parks are, for example, the Serengeti National Park or the Kilimanjaro National Park. These two regions, the vast Serengeti landscape and Mount Kilimanjaro are also among the most popular natural attractions in Tanzania. So you can go on excellent safaris in the vast landscape of the Serengeti and observe almost all African animals in the wild. Nowhere else can you experience such a range of different animals on a safari as in Tanzania’s Serengeti. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain range in Africa and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. A visit to this fascinating mountain would be worthwhile for the exceptionally beautiful sight of Kilimanjaro alone. Not far away from the Serengeti is the approximately 68,800 km² Lake Victoria which is definitely worth a visit. The lake is known as the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. There is also a beautiful national park here, the Rubondo Island National Park, which is ideal for relaxing and bird watching. Not far away from the Serengeti is the approximately 68,800 km² Lake Victoria which is definitely worth a visit. The lake is known as the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. There is also a beautiful national park here, the Rubondo Island National Park, which is ideal for relaxing and bird watching. Not far away from the Serengeti is the approximately 68,800 km² Lake Victoria which is definitely worth a visit. The lake is known as the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. There is also a beautiful national park here, the Rubondo Island National Park, which is ideal for relaxing and bird watching.
Fixed-date holidays in Tanzania
Jan 1st New Year
Jan 12th Anniversary of the Revolution in Zanzibar
Apr 7th Sheikh Karume Day
Apr 26th. Union Day
May 1st Labor Day
June 5th Eid el Fitri (Festival of the Breaking of the Fast)
Jul 7th Saba Saba
Aug 8th Farmers Day Aug
12th Eid el Hajj (Festival of Sacrifice)
Oct 14th Day of Mwalimu Nyerere
10th Aug. Nov. Birthday of the Prophet
Dec. 9th Republic Day Dec.
24th Christmas Eve
Dec 25th Christmas
Dec. 26th Christmas Day
Medical information about Tanzania
For legal reasons, we as a tour operator are not allowed to communicate any binding medical information for Tanzania and therefore refer to the information provided by the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Robert Koch Institute and the German Society for Tropical Medicine and International Health
Travel advice to Tanzania
You can obtain current travel and safety information, information on entering and leaving the country, as well as special criminal information and recommendations for your stay in Tanzania from the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Foreign mission in Tanzania
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tanzania Administrative
District / consular district: Tanzania and the Comoros
Place: Dar-es-Salaam
Street address: Umoja House, corner of Hamburg Avenue / Mirambo Street., 2nd Floor, Dar-es-Salaam
Postal address: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, PO Box 95 41, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Telephone: +255 22 2212300, for emergencies: +255 786 971692
Fax: + 255-22-2212 338, Fax Visa Department + 255-22-213 88 38
E. -Mail: Contact form
Website: http://www.daressalam.diplo.de
Official languages: Tanzania: English; Comoros: French
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Berlin
Place: Berlin
Street address: Eschenallee 11, 14050 Berlin
Postal address: Kurfürstenstrasse 84, 10787 Berlin
Telephone: +49 30 303 080 0
Fax: +49 30 303 080 20
E-mail: [email protected] tz
Website: https://www.tzembassy.go.tz
