Money and costs

The currency of Tanzania is the Tanzania Shilling (TZS). You will only find ATMs in Dar-es-Salam, in other major cities and in the biggest towns. Payments with credit cards are common in the country's most sophisticated lodges, resorts and hotels. The cost of living outside lodges and resorts, parks and reserves is quite affordable.

ACCOMMODATION

Complete programs for Tanzania with stay in lodges start at €2500 for 8 days of the tour, flight already included. If you choose to travel independently, you will find accommodation of all types and for all prices in Dar-es-Salam, Arusha, Zanzibar and other major cities. Choose hotels with a history and reputation – or from renowned international chains (eg Serena, Sarova, Sopa) – so as not to risk losing belongings or having other problems.

In national parks and reserves, camping is expensive – upwards of €20, 25 per night and that is without counting the very hefty entrance fees and rates charged by TANAPA (Tanzania National Parks) or equivalent institution.  

FOOD

Normally, meals are included in circuits/programs sold by travel agencies and operators. Meals apart from these packages, at the lodges, have significant costs at a minimum of €25 per person for lunch or dinner. Restaurants in the main cities and towns serve meals that are probably not so well-prepared, but for a much cheaper price, starting at €3.

INTERNET

Outside Dar-es-Salam, Arusha and other major cities, you will have access – via wifi or cable, but probably much slower than you want – to most of the country's most renowned lodges or to Internet cafes in the nearest villages. (in long-distance national parks and reserves) where navigation costs a maximum of 0.01€ per minute.

Alternatively if you have a smart phone, unlocked tablet or laptop can use a SIM card from Airtel, Sasatel, Tigo, Vodacom, Zan Tel to access through different tariffs. Do not, obviously using roaming  since the costs are extremely high.