Help centre
Visas, health, insurance, cash, packing, mountain & safari behaviour. Double-check rules with your embassy and doctor.
Before you travel
Working checklist only—you, your airline, and immigration have final say. We confirm details on your booking.
Entry
Most visitors need a tourist visa unless exempt. Rules change—check the official immigration site for your passport.
Medical
Not medical advice—see a travel-health clinic for vaccines and malaria meds.
Budget
Cash is common outside cities. Kili crew tips are material—your briefing should give ranges.
Gear
Layering system (base, mid, shell), warm summit mitts, headtorch with spare batteries, trekking poles, water bottles or bladder, sun protection, blister kit, and broken-in boots.
Neutral-toned layers, wide-brim hat, dust buff, binoculars, long sleeves for sun/mosquitoes, and a soft duffel if internal flights have strict weight limits.
Mountain
Longer trips (often 7–8+ days west/south, 8–9 Northern) acclimatize better than short ones. Guides will descend you if ill—summit not guaranteed.
No ropes on standard routes. You need multi-day hiking fitness, stable footing, and cold tolerance.
Camping routes use mountain toilets at camps—standards vary. Operators differ on private toilet tents and washing bowls. Ask what is included before you pay.
National park rules require you to be with registered guides. “Private” means your own group with dedicated crew—not unguided access.
Wildlife
Usually 4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roof. Say if photography seating matters.
Good quotes list park fees + VAT + vehicle. Tariffs change—invoice should match your dates.
Many lodges have minimum ages; game drives can be long for young kids. Family-friendly routing exists—tell us ages and attention span early.
Country
Most trips run smoothly. Use common sense in cities, booked transfers, and a registered DMC. Check your government travel advice.
Swahili national; English usual in Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar, and lodges. A few Swahili words help.
Many lodges use UK Type G, 230V. Bring a universal adapter (and a small strip if you charge a lot).
Tanzania runs East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3, year-round—no daylight saving switches.
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