Sunday, November 21, 2010

Arusha :What to expect.

Traveling to Arusha Tanzania can be one of your best experiences of Africa.But make sure you know what to expect:

-Not everybody speaks English. (Most accommodations have English speaking staff)
-Electric outages/blackouts. (Some accommodations have backup generators)
-Not all accommodations have hot showers. (Make sure you ask when booking)
-Internet use is not free.(There's wifi but most accommodations charge a surchage)
-Atm's are not everywhere. (Few selected locations and they are slower so take your time)
-Pick up from the Kilimanjaro airport can be arranged by your accommodation.


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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Arusha travel FAQ


Where is Arusha located?Arusha is located along the northern circuit of Tanzania.

How do i call Arusha from abroad? You need to call +011-255 and the phone number.

What is the native language? There are more than hundred languages in Tanzania but the main one is kiswahili.

How do i arrange trips to the national parks? Arusha region has alot of tour companies,ask at the front desk of your accommodation for recommendations.

How do i make reservations? Various accommodations have online booking,some provide free booking likeTumaini cottage at  www.tumainicottage.com

How do i get from the airport? Some accommodations will arrange airport pick up,for fee.

What is the currency used in Tanzania? The currency is Tsh.,consult your bank for the exchange rate.



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Saturday, November 13, 2010

FAQ TRAVELLING TO ARUSHA TANZANIA

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Where can i get a visa to Tanzania ? You can get a visa at Dar-esalaam or Kilimanjaro airports.
What vaccinations do i need? The top three you need are malaria,typhoid and tetanus shot.
What do language do the natives speak? Swahili is the national language.
What kind of cell phone can i use? Tanzania uses the gsm technology as long as you have a quad bandwidth.
What is the best way to change my foreign currency? At atms or bureau De change locations.

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