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Health and safety Common Scams in Tanzania and How to Avoid Them Most visitors to Tanzania never meet a scam, but a few are common. Fake safari operators, airport touts, money exchange tricks and how to… October 17, 20262 min read Health and safety Solo Female Travel in Tanzania Many women travel to Tanzania alone. Practical advice on safety, dress, group departures, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and meeting other travellers. October 17, 20262 min read Health and safety Is Tanzania Safe to Visit? Tanzania is one of the safest countries in East Africa for visitors. Practical advice on crime, roads, wildlife, health and staying safe in towns. October 17, 20262 min read Planning your safari Tipping on Safari in Tanzania: A Simple Guide Tips are a normal part of a safari in Tanzania. How much to tip your guide, camp staff and others, when to tip and… October 17, 20262 min read Travelling to Tanzania Domestic Flights in Tanzania: Airports, Airstrips and Luggage Light aircraft link Tanzania's safari parks, the coast and Zanzibar. How the flights work, the main airports, luggage limits and when flying is worth… October 17, 20262 min read Travelling to Tanzania Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO): Getting to Arusha and Moshi Kilimanjaro International Airport is the gateway to northern Tanzania. Arrival steps, transfer times to Arusha and Moshi, and tips for your first night. October 17, 20262 min read Travelling to Tanzania Useful Swahili Phrases for Travellers A few words of Swahili go a long way in Tanzania. Greetings, polite words, numbers and phrases for safari and markets, with pronunciation tips. October 17, 20262 min read Travelling to Tanzania Plugs and Electricity in Tanzania Tanzania uses 230V power and Type D and G sockets. What adapter to bring, and how charging works in safari camps and on Kilimanjaro. October 17, 20262 min read

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