Directory A–Z - Tanzania - page 660

Rwanda ( 022-212 0703, 213 0119; www.tanzania.embassy.gov.rw ; 32 Ali Hassan
Mwinyi Rd, Upanga)
Uganda ( 022-266 7009; 25 Msasani Rd, near Oyster Bay Primary School)
UK ( 022-229 0000; http://ukintanzania.fco.gov.uk ; Umoja House, cnr Mirambo St &
Garden Ave)
USA ( 022-266 8001; http://tanzania.usembassy.gov ; Old Bagamoyo & Kawawa Rds)
Zambia ( 022-212 5529; Ground fl, Zambia House, cnr Ohio St & Sokoine Dr)
Food
For more on Tanzanian cuisine, Click here . Price ranges used are:
$ less than Tsh8000
$$ Tsh8000-15,000
$$$ more than Tsh15,000
Gay & Lesbian Travellers
Homosexuality is officially illegal in Tanzania, including Zanzibar, incurring penalties of
up to 14 years imprisonment. Prosecutions are rare, but public displays of affection, wheth-
er between people of the same or opposite sex, are frowned upon, and homosexuality is
culturally taboo.
Insurance
Travel insurance covering theft, loss and medical problems is highly recommended. Also
Click here . Some tips:
»Before choosing a policy, shop around; those designed for short package tours in Europe
may not be suitable for the wilds of Tanzania.
»Read the fine print, as some policies specifically exclude 'dangerous activities', which can
mean scuba diving, motorcycling and even trekking. A locally acquired motorcycle licence
isn't valid under some policies.
»Most policies for Tanzania require you to pay on the spot and claim later, so keep all doc-
umentation.
»Most importantly, check that the policy covers an emergency flight home.