Discover Tanzania
Low-income economy growing rapidly. Safari tourism, mining (gold, tanzanite), agriculture. Home to Serengeti and Kilimanjaro.
About Tanzania
Geography
Area: 945,087 sq km
- • Varies: tropical coast, temperate highlands, arid interior
- • Mount Kilimanjaro: permanent ice cap
- • Zanzibar: tropical humid
Government
Type: presidential republic
Capital: Dodoma (official), Dar es Salaam (commercial)
Economy
Low-income economy growing rapidly. Safari tourism, mining (gold, tanzanite), agriculture. Home to Serengeti and Kilimanjaro.
GDP: $75.7 billion
Demographics
Population: 65,497,748
Languages: Swahili (official), English (official), Arabic (Zanzibar)
Religions: Christian 61.4%, Muslim 35.2%
Explore Tanzania's Regions
Discover 31 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Tanzania
Explore 50 cities with unique attractions and experiences.
Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +255
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
fire: 114
police: 112
ambulance: 114
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 230V / 50Hz / Type D, G
Driving: Left
Water: ❌ Bottled only
💰 Tipping
- • 10% in restaurants
- • Safari guides: $15-25/day
- • Porters on Kilimanjaro: $5-10/day
- • Drivers: $10-15/day
When to Visit Tanzania
✅ Best Months
June, July, August, September, October, January, February
🔥 Peak Season
Jul-Oct (dry, Great Migration), Dec-Feb (short dry season)
💎 Off Season
Mar-May (long rains — cheapest, some lodges close)
Calving season in Serengeti (1.5M wildebeest)
Serengeti river crossings begin
Independence Day (Dec 9), Kilimanjaro climbing season
Top Destinations in Tanzania
Cultural Tips
- 💡Tanzanians are incredibly friendly — Karibu! (welcome)
- 💡Swahili greetings are important: Mambo! Poa! (What's up! Cool!)
- 💡Respect is shown to elders
- 💡Remove shoes when entering homes
- 💡Handshake greeting — often with left hand supporting right elbow
- 💡Zanzibar is Muslim — dress modestly in Stone Town
- 💡Bargaining is expected at markets
Frequently Asked Questions
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