Travel Information From Bhutan to Tanzania

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Cholera

Vaccination may be considered for adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission. Areas of active cholera transmission are localized to Kigoma (last case in May 2022) and Katavi (last case in May 2022) in Tanzania. Cholera is rare in travelers but can be severe. Certain factors may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease. Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Tanzania.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Tanzania.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Tanzania take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Tanzania. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Tanzania, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Tanzania.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.
Generally not recommended for travelers to Tanzania.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Swahili, Arabic and English

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Jambo
Good morning = Habari za asubuhi
Good afternoon = mchana mwema
Goodbye = Kwaheri.

Conversational

How are you? = Habari yako?
I am good thank you = Nzuri, asante.
What’s your name? = Jina lako nani?
My name is … = Jina langu…
Do you speak English? = Unaongea Kiingereza?
I don’t speak Kiswahili = Siwezi kuongea Kiswahili.
I don’t understand = sielewi

Basics

Yes = Ndiyo.
No = Hapana.
Please = Tafadhali.
Thank you = Asante
You’re welcome = Karibu.
Excuse me = Samahani.
Wait = subiri
Go away = nenda zako
I want to go to … = Nataka kwenda

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = mgahawa
It was delicious = Chakula ni kitamu
The bill, please = Naomba bili, tafadhali
How much? = Kiasi gani?
Very expensive = Ni ghali mno.
Please can I have a beer? = Bia moja, tafadhali.

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = teksi
Car = Gari
Bus = Basi
Right = kulia
Left = kushoto
Straight = moja kwa moja
Stop here = Simama hapa

Places

Downtown = mjini
Street = streeti
Hotel = Hoteli
Museum = makumbusho
Market = Soko
Hospital = Hospitali
Police = Polisi!
Bank = Benki

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Ni saa ngapi?
Today = Leo
Tomorrow = kesho
Yesterday = Jana
When? = Lini

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Choo kiko wapi?
Help me, please = Nisaidie tafadhali
Call an ambulance = piga gari la wagonjwa
I need a Doctor = Nahitaji daktari.

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Dodoma City

Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the national capital of Tanzania and the capital of the Dodoma Region, with a population of 410,956. In 1974, the Tanzanian government announced that the capital would be moved to Dodoma for social and economic reasons and to centralise the capital within the country.

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Petty Crime

Pickpockets and con artists operate in crowded markets and transport hubs. Keep your valuables secure and well hidden.

Don't be fooled by the playfulness of small children; they may have been forced into a life of crime and may be there to distract you.

When you visit the beach, only take what you need with you. Leave your valuables locked up back at your accommodation.

Most robberies are ‘snatch and run‘. Thieves wait for the opportunity to grab something and then disappear into the crowd.

Never carry anything of value in your pockets and don't dangle expensive camera equipment from your neck. Never leave bags unattended.

The golden rule – don't try and be a hero in dangerous situations. Things can be replaced, but you can't.

Serious Crime

Violent crime against foreigners is not uncommon, particularly those walking alone at night.

Only use registered taxis or those from established taxi zones or booked in advance. Also, avoid walking alone near the beach.

Take care when in Dar es Salaam, particularly on Toure Drive, as carjackings and muggings have occurred. People have also been mugged while taking an early morning jog in Mwanza city center.

Never accept food, drinks or cigarettes from strangers; there have been reports of tourists being drugged with laced candy while on long-haul bus trips, only to wake up later to find their luggage gone.

Tourists have also been kidnapped, robbed and forced, with the threat of violence, to withdraw cash from ATMs in Dar Es Salaam. Even though all the victims were released (a classic example of express kidnapping) all were shaken by the threat of violence, and some were assaulted.

Bribery

Police are poorly paid – many make less than $40/month – so you may be solicited for a bribe by an official willing to turn a blind eye to your infraction, fabricated or otherwise.

'On-the-spot-fine' is one term used for a bribe; those words are meant to initiate a conversation about money. If you don't want to participate in bribery offer to go to the police station to pay the fine – sometimes that can get you off the hook, especially if their supervisors are in the vicinity. Don't hand over any papers or important documents unless you really need to.

Fraudsters are known to impersonate police, sometimes in the guise of an "immigration official" who identifies a problem with your documents. They will flash official-looking papers at you. Ask them to explain the situation clearly and for their official ID. If you are dealing with someone in uniform, they are almost certainly an actual officer, so don't question them too hard.

The worst of all situations is when a bone fide police officer oversteps the mark. Tanzanian police have an unfortunate reputation for being some of the most corrupt in East Africa. Some have been known to be drunk on the job and may become threatening. A night in a local jail is not worth a few bucks in bribes.

There have also been reports of police pulling over taxis carrying tourists in Dar es Salaam asking for bribes. Always remain calm, be polite and leave it to the taxi driver to handle the situation.

• The most common religion in Tanzania is Christianity.
• Don't touch opposite gender in public.
• Don't show off with expensive clothes or jewellery in public - keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
• Don't export any animal or animal parts without official export certification.
• Don't gather, collect or remove any flora/fauna - it’s illegal.
• Don't wear shorts outside the beach and Don't wear tight and revealing clothes - dress modestly.
• Don't fail the instructions of your guide when on safari or visiting wildlife areas - always follow the instructions and stay in the vehicle or protected enclosure.
• Don't take pictures of airports, government and military buildings, as well as soldiers, police or officials. Always ask for permission when taking photos of locals.
• Don't ignore the higher piracy risks in the waters of Tanzania - exercise caution when travelling in coastal regions.
• Don't leave your valuables unattended, especially around favourite tourist spots in Zanzibar or Coco Beach area at Toure Drive on Msasani Peninsula.
• Don't eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
• Don't use left hand when eating or handing things over - use your right hand or both hands.
• Don't forget consensual same-sex activity is illegal in Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Tanzania?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Tanzania. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Tanzania is ranked 117th in the world. Private healthcare facilities in Tanzania are in a much better condition than public hospitals. The doctors as well as staff in these hospitals can speak in English and can treat most of the ailments.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water body.

Caused from Tsetse fly bite

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Caused by Tick bite.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Caused by touching blood, body fluids, or tissue of infected livestock and mosquito bites

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.