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Visas are required for Tanzania
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PASSPORTS: Please ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport with at least THREE BLANK PAGES marked “VISA” for entry to TANZANIA. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after date of return.
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You are visiting an area where malaria is found. Please contact your physician or travel clinic for advice as to what precautions against malaria they suggest for you. Other vaccinations: that might be considered before you travel include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tetanus. For more information, contact your doctor or travel clinic.
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Vaccination for Yellow Fever is recommended and is required if arriving in Kenya within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission , including Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.
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A Traveler Surveillance Form needs to be completed and handed in on arrival into Tanzania – a copy of the form will be included in your final documentation.
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Trip Cancellation, Interruption and/or Medical Insurance – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have sufficient travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Sea Courses agent know if you would like information on this.
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Baggage allowance: Baggage is restricted to 15kg/33lb per person including hand luggage (this includes camera equipment) on safari vehicles as well as on any domestic flights, as space is limited. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and on aircraft used within East Africa. Large suitcases of dimensions greater than 24" x 17"x 7" are impossible to store in vehicles and on aircraft and should not be used. (Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance for members is strongly recommended).
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Traveling by road in East Africa: Road conditions in East Africa can be different to what you are used to in North America which adds to the adventure of the trip. Whilst every effort is made to ensure your comfort, rough terrain could result in bumpy drives. In some cases, there may be an option to fly, at an additional cost, instead of driving some of the longer distances. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like more information on this.
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Zanzibar Infrastructure tax: Please note that a tax of US$1 per person per night will be charged directly by hotels in Zanzibar. You may also be asked to pay a departure tax of US$2 per person (at airports and seaports) when leaving Zanzibar.
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Currency: Kindly note that travelers purchasing their visas on arrival to Tanzania (airports and road border posts) must pay in US dollars using bills that have been issued after 2009. Older notes are not accepted and may result in travel delays or refusal of entry.
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Travellers’ cheques generally are not accepted in East Africa. US bank notes cannot be older than 2009 and must have the most current security markings (large portrait of the president).
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Valuables: Some areas you visit will be quite poor by our standards and it is thoughtless to flash money or jewellery. We urge you to leave valuables, passports etc. in hotel safes or with camp managers at lodges that do not provide safes.
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Import regulations: Please note that the import of meat or any products thereof (dried, canned etc.), plants, seeds, vegetables, fruits, livestock, endangered wildlife species and products thereof (for example clothing and accessories) into the United States and Canada is prohibited. This includes Ostrich eggs and animal skins for sale in Africa!
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Photography/Security: Do not take photographs of the local people without their permission. Never take photographs of military, military institutions, armed forces barracks, policemen, the President, Government officials or airports.
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Plastic bags: No plastic carrier bags are allowed in Tanzania. This includes Duty Free carrier bags, dry cleaning bags, general shopping bags and Ziploc bags (the type usually given for carrying smaller liquid items in carry-on luggage. Suitable replacements include paper bags, durable ‘bag for life’ bags and bags made from cloth, woven grass or sisal. You will be asked to leave any bags on the banned list at the point of entry to Tanzania.