Travel Tips

CREDIT CARDS AND TRAVELLERS’ CHEQUES

Credit cards (Access, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Eurocard) are accepted only at major lodges, hotels, and travel agents. A surcharge may be added for this service. ATMs and 24-hour cash machines are available in branches of major banks. Travellers’ cheques in pounds sterling or US dollars are recommended, though it may be difficult to exchange them outside the main cities.

ELECTRIC CURRENT

220 volts AC50Hz.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

Kiswahili and English.

CURRENCY

The Tanzania Shilling (Tsh or TZS), divided into 100 cents, is the national currency.

BANKING

Banks and bureau de change are available at airports and in all major towns. Banking hours are from Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Saturdays 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. A few branches in the major towns are open until 4:00 pm. Please note that banks are closed on Sundays.