Volunteering in Tanzania

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Tanzania – Information on the country

For Africa fans a MUST. Tanzania has many facets. The country is very culturally influenced. The people live mostly in large family and simple conditions, whereby one experiences a great joy of life in the families. Tanzania offers the traveler beautiful regions, whether in the mountains or the coastal region. There are some very famous national parks, which should definitely be visited on a trip to Tanzania.

General information about Tanzania:

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Climate:

Tanzania is a tropical destination with warm to hot temperatures all year round due to its proximity to the equator. In coastal regions and on the islands the tropical temperatures are between 25-35°C. The months of June to September are the most pleasant climatically. From mid/late October to early December is the northeast monsoon and from mid/late March to late May brings the southeast monsoon. During this time, heavy rains may occur. Travel may be restricted as some roads may be severely flooded.

Flight information:

To get flight information and offers from different airlines, please contact our partner travel agency: http://www.reisebuero-stadtmitte.de. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Entry:

Tanzania requires a visa. For entry you need a valid passport, a return ticket and US$50 in cash. This will give you a tourist visa for 90 days. You can apply for the visa in advance at the embassy in Tanzania, thus avoiding long waiting times at the airport. On the spot you have to apply for another visa, for which you have to bring US$ 250 in cash, 6 passport photos and a color copy of your passport. Our partner companies will assist you with the application process.

Since the requirements and details of the individual visas change at short notice, we cannot guarantee that the information is up-to-date and complete. The Jamso Trainee Team therefore recommends that you check the website of the respective embassy for the current visa requirements.

Money:

It is recommended to take cash with you. US dollars are exchanged into local currency at almost all banks. The exchange of euros into local currency is limited to the major cities and certain hotels. Withdrawal of cash by EC cards is hardly possible. It is recommended to take credit cards (VISA / MasterCard) for easy travel.

Further travel advice:

A yellow fever vaccination is required. For the program in Tanzania you also need an extended police clearance certificate.

Food and Drink:

One of the most famous foods is ugali (solid porridge made from cornmeal). It is often served with meat dishes, vegetables and almost all stews as a side dish.In Tanzania, people like to drink tea. In addition to black tea, there are many refreshing varieties, which are flavored with ginger, among other things. Coffee is also often drunk in Tanzani.

Data and Facts:

Official language
Kiswahili, language of instruction: English
Capital Dodoma, seat of government and largest city is Dar es Salaam
Area ca. 945.000 km²
Population ca. 44,95 Mio
Currency Tanzanian Shilling
Telephone code
+255

Costs (approx.):

Food Local dishes from 0.40 euros, per meal
Dinks
are very cheap and it the price is usually negotiated before entry

Allgemeine Information über Tanzania:

Climate:

Tanzania is a tropical destination with warm to hot temperatures all year round due to its proximity to the equator. In coastal regions and on the islands the tropical temperatures are between 25-35°C. The months of June to September are the most pleasant climatically. From mid/late October to early December is the northeast monsoon and from mid/late March to late May brings the southeast monsoon. During this time, heavy rains may occur. Travel may be restricted as some roads may be severely flooded.

Flight information:

To get flight information and offers from different airlines, please contact our partner travel agency: http://www.reisebuero-stadtmitte.de. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Entry:

Tanzania requires a visa. For entry you need a valid passport, a return ticket and US$50 in cash. This will give you a tourist visa for 90 days. You can apply for the visa in advance at the embassy in Tanzania, thus avoiding long waiting times at the airport. On the spot you have to apply for another visa, for which you have to bring US$ 250 in cash, 6 passport photos and a color copy of your passport. Our partner companies will assist you with the application process.

Since the requirements and details of the individual visas change at short notice, we cannot guarantee that the information is up-to-date and complete. The Jamso Trainee Team therefore recommends that you check the website of the respective embassy for the current visa requirements.

Money:

It is recommended to take cash with you. US dollars are exchanged into local currency at almost all banks. The exchange of euros into local currency is limited to the major cities and certain hotels. Withdrawal of cash by EC cards is hardly possible. It is recommended to take credit cards (VISA / MasterCard) for easy travel.

Further travel advice:

A yellow fever vaccination is required. For the program in Tanzania you also need an extended police clearance certificate.

Food and Drink:

One of the most famous foods is ugali (solid porridge made from cornmeal). It is often served with meat dishes, vegetables and almost all stews as a side dish.In Tanzania, people like to drink tea. In addition to black tea, there are many refreshing varieties, which are flavored with ginger, among other things. Coffee is also often drunk in Tanzani.

 

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Daten und Fakten:

Amtssprache Kiswahili, language of instruction: English
Hauptstadt Dodoma, seat of government and largest city is Dar es Salaam
Fläche ca. 945.000 km²
Einwohnerzahl ca. 44,95 Mio
Währung Tanzanian Shilling
Telefonvorwahl +255

Kosten (ca):

Food Local dishes from 0.40 euros, per meal
Dinks are very cheap and it the price is usually negotiated before entry
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Important:

It is strongly recommended to use only registered cabs. These can be recognized by a green, yellow or blue longitudinal stripe on the white bodywork. In case of doubt, the driver should be asked to show his registration. Please check with the Foreign Office before traveling to get all the latest information

 

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