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Tanzania, or a Travel Health Advisor Before you Leave

Written by Chris Martin

Topic: TravelPublished May 14, 2012
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Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa. Country gained its independence in 1961 after it was colonized by Portugal, Germany and Great Britain. Julius Nyerere was the first president, ruled from 1961 to 1985.

There are about 120 tribes in Tanzania and in Dar es Salaam is the capital. Tanzania is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the west and east of the Indian Ocean in the south, Rwanda and Congo, Democratic Republic of the north, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique . most famous site, the Serengeti National Park, Mt Kilimanjaro and the crater Ngoran Ngoran. Many visitors travel to testify in Tanzania's Serengeti wildebeest millions of their eyes as they take the largest of the five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo).

There are two main rainy seasons, long rains and short rains. The long rains start in March to June and short rains from the beginning of November to January. Hot season from December to March, and the cold season is from June to August. Mt Kilimanjaro and Ngoran Ngoran highlands at high altitude and sometimes even the temperature can go below freezing point. If you are climbing Mt Kilimanjaro Safari and Ngoran Ngoran Crater, it is advisable to have enough warm clothing to keep your body warm.

If you are planning your safari to Tanzania, make sure you get a valid passport and a visa for a few months before your trip. Tanzanian Shilling national currency. However, credit cards, such as the Euro Card, Diners, Visa, Master Card, American Express are also accepted in tourist hotels. Visitors checks are in U.S. dollars, pounds sterling are also acceptable. Banking hours are from Monday to Friday from 08h30 - 12h30 and 08h30, Saturday from 13h30. There are many banks and offices in major city and the airport.

There are three main international airports, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Dar es Salaam International Airport and Zanzibar International Airport. However, you have to go to a legitimate medical examination in a hospital in Tanzania or travel health advisor before you leave. "Swahili is the official language and English language for many people.Democratic Republic of the north, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique . most famous site, the Serengeti National Park, Mt Kilimanjaro and the crater Ngoran Ngoran. Many visitors travel to testify in Tanzania's Serengeti wildebeest millions of their eyes as they take the largest of the five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo). Drivers, cooks and guides are well trained.

Hot season from December to March, and the cold season is from June to August. Mt Kilimanjaro and Ngoran Ngoran highlands at high altitude and sometimes even the temperature can go below freezing point. If you are climbing Mt Kilimanjaro Safari and Ngoran Ngoran Crater, it is advisable to have enough warm clothing to keep your body warm.

Tour operators as well as work experience, so you will not be disappointed with your safari experience. Best time to tour the beaches of Zanzibar and the coast betwee
June and March .

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