Guests to ensure they have the following:
- Valid passport
- Valid visa for Tanzania (It’s possible to get a visa at the airport on your arrival, but queues can be long, best you contact your local Tanzanian high commission and obtain the visa before travelling.)
- Travel and personal insurance: Knight Support (www.knightsupport.com), a Tanzanian based company offers air evacuation within Tanzania to Dar es Salaam and Nairobi with the purchase of a 30-day Tourist Card Membership. Also see www.amref.org (African medical and research foundation) for air evacuation memberships.
- Necessary vaccines accordingly, consult your local travel clinic; also see www.cdc.gov (Centers for disease control and prevention).
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hats
- Shoes for beach walking
- Flashlight in case of power cuts (load-shedding)
- Any and all critical and allergy medication. Although pharmacies/chemists are in abundance, it’s best to be prepared. Also bring along spare contact lenses and glasses, and bring along your optical prescription.
- A basic list of first-aid kit to consider depending your travels: Paracetamol/Aspirin, medication for altitude sickness, adhesive/paper tape, antibacterial ointment, antibiotics, antidiarrheal drugs, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory drugs, antimalarial pills (treatment of malaria is widely available), bandages, gauze, tape, digital thermometer, oral rehydration salts, pocket knife, scissors, safety pins and tweezers.
- Camera or video camera, and adequate film/memory sticks (remember to declare at customs please).
- Spending money for souvenirs, beverages and tips
- A good attitude with a craving for adventure and a taste of the good life
Tanzanian plugs are the British-style three-square-pin or the two-round pin adapters, and the access electricity is 220-250V, 50Hz. Keep in mind that a lot of establishments are incorporating the use of 12 Volt electricity, and if you own an appliance that could charge with 12 Volt, feel free to bring the charger along.
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