Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
For current exchange rates, see
www.xe.com
.
Important Numbers
Land-line telephone numbers are seven digits plus area code; mobile numbers are six digits
plus a four-digit provider code. Area codes must be used when dialling long distance. There
are no central police or emergency numbers.
Country code
255
International access code
00
Arriving in Tanzania
»
Julius K Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam
Taxi - Tsh20,000 to Tsh30,000; 30 minutes to city centre.
»
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Taxi - Tsh50,000 to Tsh70,000; 45 minutes to Moshi or Arusha.
Airport Shuttle - Tsh10,000; 45 minutes to Moshi or Arusha.
»
Overland
Bus - Cross-border service is available to/from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Try
to avoid changing money at borders, and arrange visas in advance, if possible.
Tanzania Transport Tips
Distances in Tanzania are long, and you're likely to spend a considerable por-
tion of your stay travelling. To maximise comfort and safety:
»Don't try to fit in too many destinations; rather, focus on exploring one area in
depth.
»Travel early in the day. Never travel at night.
»Get a seat on the shadier side of the bus.
»Keep your luggage with you in the main part of the bus.
»Buy your ticket the day before to minimise bus station chaos and dealings with
touts on the morning of travel; only buy your ticket from a proper office and not
from a tout.
»Be prepared for hair-raising speeds.
