Visas, Currency and Travel in Tanzania

Tanzanian shilling, it can not be imported into the country and it is therefore necessary that the foreign currency with you safari. U.S. $ dollar is the best currency in euros or pounds Tanzania entering the second and third. U.S. $ dollars a bar far the safest option with the higher notes U.S. $ 50 and U.S. $ 100 offering a better exchange rate. Smaller denominations are popular with U.S. $ 1 is difficult to get rid of, except when there are a few. If you are going to pay for a safari with cash and then pay large dominations to avoid a possible penalty.

Traveler's checks are accepted banks and offices, they attract a lower rate of exchange and can be a little hassle, it's better to keep them to minimize or totally avoid them. The credit card [Master and Visa] is widely accepted now than they were five years ago. However, if you want to make money from credit cards, then try to do it from the banks, as most hotels change the heavy commission fee for the privilege. More importantly, let your bank know where and when you go otherwise you can click the problem, once you start using your card in Tanzania.

Visa is the advance from Tanzania Embassies or may be obtained on arrival at the border checkpoints, or air. Tanzania is a departure fee if you leave the air, but it should be included in your ticket price.

It can be expensive to fly to Kilimanjaro airport, especially during the season. It is usually cheaper to fly to Nairobi airport and transfer countries in the bus shuttles that take place in Arusha in Namangan border post. At the Nairobi airport to acquire a transit visa, it costs $ 20 and will last from five to seven days. All receive visa on arrival in Kenya and Tanzania, to be paid in U.S. dollars and cash. Is the correct amount ready. Tanzania holiday visa costs vary according to nationality.

Shooting 25 seat coaster buses that travel from the central city of Nairobi, Arusha and Moshi then to the City, which is nestled against Mount Kilimanjaro.

Shuttle bus company's Riverside, gifts, Bobbie, and impala. Price should be around U.S. $ 25 per person and an additional U.S. $ 10 in Moshi. They all will pick up and drop off passengers at the city center hotel in Nairobi or Arusha - a special tool. They are all from the Parkside Hotel in Nairobi and ends on the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha.

Shuttle from Nairobi can be taken either from the city center or from the airport. If you plan to arrive in Nairobi then overnight it will be necessary.

Travel should take you about five hours, including immigration and customs at the border post Namangan city. The driver will tell you where to go to get a stamp in your passport. Shuttle will bring immigration cards, you can fill out while you travel. To do this in advance will save time at the border crossing - keep in mind that travel with a pen to save unnecessary stress.