Before You Travel
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before your Tanzania safari, Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar holiday: how you will travel, when to go, visas and health, insurance, payments, money and what to pack. Our team in Arusha is on hand to help with every detail before and during your trip.
- Main airport
- Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
- Currency
- Tanzanian Shilling; US$ widely accepted
- Plugs
- Type G, 230V
- Time zone
- East Africa Time, UTC+3
- Languages
- Swahili and English
Practical Info
Everything You Need to Know
Getting Around: Vehicles & Flights
Our private Land Cruisers, park flights with Auric Air and Flightlink, and Air Tanzania between cities.
Read moreBest Time to Visit Tanzania & Weather
Seasons, rains, temperatures and where the Great Migration is, month by month.
Read moreVisa & Entry Requirements
Tourist visas, the official eVisa, passports and arriving in Tanzania.
Read moreHealth, Vaccinations & Yellow Fever
Yellow fever rules, malaria, vaccinations and altitude on Kilimanjaro.
Read moreTravel Insurance & Flying Doctors
The cover you need, emergency evacuation and the Flying Doctors.
Read morePayments & Booking
How to book, the 30% deposit, payment methods and cancellations.
Read moreMoney & Tipping
Shillings and US dollars, cards, ATMs and gratuities on safari.
Read morePacking & Luggage
What to pack, soft bags, the 15 kg flight limit, plugs and Wi-Fi.
Read moreSafety & Responsible Travel
Staying safe, respecting wildlife and local cultures, and travelling responsibly.
Read morePremium Touches & Lodging
Our lodging categories and the extras included on every Exceptional Safaries tour.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions our guests ask most.
Read moreTerms Conditions
The booking terms that apply to every trip.
Read moreContact Us
Talk to our team in Tanzania and the United States.
Read moreStill have a question?
Our team plans every trip personally and is happy to help with anything not covered here, from flight connections to dietary needs.
Need Help?
Talk to our safari team
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our Tanzania-based specialists are happy to answer any question.
Ready to Plan Your Safari?
Our Tanzania-based team will design a private itinerary around your dates, interests and budget.
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