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Additional Advice
As you prepare for your journey with us, we want to ensure that every aspect of your trip is smooth and worry-free. Below, you'll find important details to help you plan and enjoy your adventure to the fullest. Read carefully and prepare yourself in every best possible way.
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Mandatory Immunizations for Entry
Contrary to what many travelers think, no special vaccinations are required for those entering Tanzania from the USA, the UK, European Union, or most countries around the globe.​
A note about Yellow Fever
The only exception to this is if you are from or have visited a country that is at-risk for Yellow Fever. In such a case, a vaccination for Yellow Fever is required upon entry to Tanzania. If you do not have one, you may purchase it ‘on the spot’ as you pass through immigration.
However, please note that this vaccine has been taken very seriously for many years, and continues to be the most requested vaccine upon entry to Tanzania.
If you have not traveled to a country with a risk of Yellow Fever, then you do not need to provide proof of this vaccine.​​​​
Malaria Precautions
If you're planning a long stay in locations throughout Tanzania that are known for possibly contracting malaria then it’s a good idea to take precautions against this mosquito-borne disease.
Usually, such measures are recommended for those planning long-term travel throughout Africa, not only in one country, or for those planning to live and work in Tanzania. Some travelers going on a safari, mountain climbing or enjoying a beach holiday in Tanzania consider taking malaria prevention medications too. This is a good idea to ensure that an unfortunate mosquito bite doesn’t end up ruining your vacation.​
Recommended Vaccinations
While there are no required vaccinations in Tanzania (except in the possible case of Yellow Fever), there are several recommended vaccines.​
Standard Immunizations
The standard list of diseases against which tourists are recommended to get vaccinated against includes: DTP, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.
Tetanus is believed to be more common in countries near the equator. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, Tanzania is among the countries with the lowest incidence of tetanus, being categorized as "rare, very few cases" by their rating scale. The combined DPT vaccine against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis is often used for prevention. It is recommended that adults get re-vaccination against the latter two diseases every ten years, so check if you’re up-to-date before traveling to Tanzania.
Hepatitis A virus most often enters the human body from eating or drinking contaminated water, while Hepatitis B might be contracted due to poor hygiene standards, or using contaminated personal tools (which might happen if you go to a nail salon or spa with poor sanitation). We strongly recommend drinking only bottled water during your trip to Tanzania. Hepatitis B virus enters with the biological fluids of the infected person. In most countries with a well-developed health care system, you can get a vaccination against both hepatitis types.
The above diseases pose danger to tourists in Tanzania to the same extent as in their home country. Theoretically, it is equally possible to injure oneself and get the wound infected during a regular walk in the park near your house as well as on an expedition in Tanzania. What poses increased risk is dirty water, which is why Stunning Kilimanjaro provides all of their clients with bottled drinking water for the duration of their trip.​​
Additional Medical Advice
When it comes to extended recommendations, there are a few additional standard vaccines that are part of the national immunization calendars. For example, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that travelers to Tanzania make sure they are vaccinated against diseases such as chickenpox, pertussis-diphtheria-tetanus, influenza, measles-mumps-rubella, polio, and shingles before they travel. Most of these vaccinations are given when you are a child.
You can also protect yourself against typhoid, which can be contracted through poor hygiene associated with water, food, or contaminated surfaces. The CDC recommends this vaccination for those who plan to travel alone, live in rural areas, and eat outside hotels in places with poor sanitation.
For travelers interested in volunteering with animals, such as with a dog rescue program, it is advised to get vaccinated against rabies beforehand.
Travelers wishing to enjoy a safari with Stunning Kilimanjaro are not at risk of contact with animals, other than getting some fantastic photos!
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Tipping Guidelines
We realize that tipping may not be a common practice in your country or culture, so this information is designed to help this process be easy, transparent, and fair for all involved as tipping is customary for your Safari, Kilimanjaro or Meru trek.
A tip plays a part in the compensation for the hard work your team on the Safari and on the mountain do and should always be based on the quality of service provided.
As a company, we are already committed to paying a fair basic wage for our support teams. A tip is designed to add to the support team’s financial compensation with a goal of providing a fair living wage for all involved in your safari and trek with the combination of your generous tip and basic wage.​
Safari & Mount Kilimanjaro tipping guidelines:​​
Crew member
Suggested tip
Mountain guide
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Safari guide
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Mountain chef
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Mountain porter
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USD $ 20+ per guide, per day​​
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USD $ 20+ per guide, per day​​
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USD $ 15+ per cook, per day​​
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USD $ 10+ per porter, per day​​
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Mount Meru & Other Trekking tipping guidelines:​​
Crew member
Suggested tip
Mountain guide
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Safari guide
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Mountain chef
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Mountain porter
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USD $ 20+ per guide, per day​​
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USD $ 20+ per guide, per day​​
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USD $ 15+ per cook, per day​​
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USD $ 10+ per porter, per day​​
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Currency & Payment Methods
In Tanzania, the unit if currency is Tanzania shilling, this is divided into 100 shillings. Notes are issued in denominations of 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000. Coins are issued in denomination of 50, 100, 200 and 500 shillings.
Paying with Cash: ​
Both Tanzanian shillings and US dollars are accepted as cash for payment almost everywhere. In airports, hotels, restaurants, tourist companies, and most shops, they will accept US dollars. Many Tanzanians are familiar with dollars, so even if you buy something from street vendors, such as souvenirs, they will often quote you a price in dollars. However, there is one thing you should keep in mind: new USD banknotes issued after 2009 are accepted without any problems.
Paying by Card:
In Tanzania, you can pay with a bank card, at least in places where they regularly deal with tourists, such as hotels, tour operators, and national parks. However, you need to consider commissions and taxes.
The standard commission for non-cash payments in Tanzania is 3.5 - 5%, although the total amount can be higher for you. Depending on your bank, you might be charged both the extra commission for the transfer and the difference between currencies if you have euros or any other currency from where you are from.
Before traveling to Tanzania, there is one important thing to do: inform your bank about the dates and location of your trip so that they don't block your card when used abroad, suspecting fraud. This is a common occurrence, and unblocking takes time.
Where to Exchange Currency?
It's best to exchange currency at bureau DE change or banks, which are available in every city. They are located in places frequented by tourists, such as airports and busy city streets. Of course, exchange offices can have different rates, so always compare with the official exchange rate.
What are the prices like in Tanzania?
To give you a rough idea of local prices, here are the approximate costs of some common purchases in stores and restaurants:
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A 1.5-liter bottle of water costs around 1,000 shillings, which is approximately €0,35*.
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A 0.5-liter bottle of local beer - 2,500 shillings, which is approximately €0,86*.
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A bottle of wine - on average, 15,000 shillings, which is approximately €5,13*.
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A kilogram of bananas will cost you 2,500 shillings, which is approximately €0,86*.
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A kilogram of imported apples will be around 6,000 shillings, which is approximately €2,05*.
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A pack of cigarettes will cost 3,000-4,000 shillings, which is approximately €1,03-1,37*.
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A typical chocolate bar - about 3,000 shillings, which is approximately €1,03*.
*According to the exchange rate at the time of writing (July 2024).
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Electricity & Charging
​The standard voltage of electricity in Tanzania is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. If the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 and 240 V, as it would be in the UK, Europe, Australia, and most of Asia and Africa, you can use your electric or electronic appliances in Tanzania without a voltage converter.
Wall sockets use an English 3 pin plugs which requires the use of travel adopters for those of other countries.
Kindly note that following recent aviation security measures all passengers are required to have all electrical devices in their hand luggage powered up to prove their genuine. Powerless devices will NOT be allowed on-board international flights.
Some lodges will provide you with adopters in the room or offer the use of one when asking the reception. This is not a guaranteed service everywhere, so you may want to bring your own. We urge our guests to always use travel adopter with a ‘surge protector’ facility to protect your equipment, or to use special stabilizer power outlets.
Some places, such as us tented camps, run on generators or batteries during the day, providing a limited supply of power, and use no electrical power at all during the night.​​
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