International Flights. 

KLM Airlines flies to Dar-es-Salaam Airport [DAR], Kilimanjaro Airport [JRO] and to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] in Nairobi, Kenya.

British Airways flies to Dar-es-Salaam Airport [DAR] and to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] in Nairobi, Kenya.

Other airlines serving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Other airlines serving Dar-es-Salaam Airport.

Airlines serving Kilimanjaro International Airport: Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Excel Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, and some regional airlines: Airkenya, operating from Wilson Airport, south of Nairobi; an Precision Air, operating from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

International Airports

Inter-continental flights serve Dar-es-salaam (DAR), eight miles from the city center and Kilimanjaro, 31 miles from Arusha and Moshi towns. Zanzibar airport is about four miles from town center.

Airport Tax

An airport tax of US $30 is levied, which may be included in the price of an air ticket.

Passports/Visas

You must be in possession of a current passport that remains valid for at least six (6) months beyond your scheduled departure date from Tanzania. Most visitors do require visas with the exception of citizens of certain Commonwealth countries. Its is advisable to obtain them prior to your departure as several airlines insist on them prior to departure. They can also be obtained on arrival at the major International Airports and at the Namanga Gate on the Tanzania/Kenya border.

Requirements may change, so you are advised to contact the appropriate diplomatic or consular authority before finalizing your travel arrangements.

Customs

Personal effects, including cameras, binoculars, may be brought in free of duty. A custom’s bond may be demanded from those bringing in Video, camcorders, radios, tape recorders, and musical instruments to ensure the goods are re-exported. Firearms and pocketknife require special permits. There is duty free allowances of 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 grammes of tobacco, and one pint of spirits. Visitors buying local handicrafts must keep their sales receipts for presentation to customs officials on departure.

Immunization/Health

Modern medical services are available in big cities and towns. However visitors are advised to bring their own medicines with them. Visitors from countries infected with cholera and yellow fever must produce international vaccination certificates. Anti-malaria medication is strongly recommended when traveling to East Africa. Anti-malaria tablets are recommended to be taken a few days prior to your arrival, during your stay and for a short period after returning home.

Language

English is widely spoken but a few words of Swahili are always appreciated.

Currency

The unit of currency in Tanzania and Kenya is shilling which is divided into 100 cents. Visitors can take in any amount of foreign currency, no currency declaration is required, but import and export of Tanzanian and Kenyan currency is illegal. Most major currencies, particularly US Dollars are accepted and are convertible at banks and bureaus de change in the main towns and tourist areas.  Credit cards and travelers checks are not widely accepted and carry poor exchange rates.  Visitors will probably be expected to pay park entrance fees in foreign currency.  Do NOT change money in the street however favorable the rate appears.  Currency converter