I want to go to Tanzania during the Spring Festival.

The time difference is 5 hours later than Beijing time.

Tanzanian shilling is the common currency of Tanzania, and the base number is 100. At present, the exchange rate between US dollar and Tanzanian shilling is 1: 1 183. Visitors can carry any amount of foreign currency without having to declare it to the customs when entering the country. But the entry and exit of Tanzanian shillings is illegal. Major currencies in the world, such as US dollars and traveler's checks, can be freely exchanged in banks and foreign exchange offices in big cities. But credit cards like VISA and MASTER are only accepted in big shopping malls, and the exchange rate is extremely unfavorable.

The voltage in Tanzania is 50 Hz, 220 volts. Sockets are mainly German and French plugs, so you need to bring your own conversion plug.

Tipping Tanzania generally does not need to tip, but for some extra services, it is customary to add 10% tip; If you don't tip, the other party won't ask.

On June 9, 2007, Qatar Airways opened a flight from Beijing to Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania. Dar es Salaam International Airport, about 8 miles from the city center. Local car rental is expensive and the number of taxis is small. Taxi service is only available in big cities. Traffic rules follow the right rudder and drive on the left. Because local people don't know much about traffic rules and often drive illegally, they need to pay attention to safety.

Individual tourists can visit Tanzania by plane, coach, train or chartered car (not taxi), and they should choose a four-wheel drive off-road jeep to go to national parks and nature reserves.

Health care Tanzania is a high incidence area of malaria. Mosquitoes not only spread malaria, but also spread Rift Valley fever, which is currently raging in Tanzania. Therefore, you should avoid being bitten by mosquitoes when traveling in Tanzania. In addition to killing mosquitoes and preventing Rift Valley fever, it is also necessary to pay attention to food hygiene when traveling to Tanzania, because Rift Valley fever can also be spread by direct contact with body fluids (such as blood and milk) of sick animals. Therefore, don't eat raw or semi-cooked beef and mutton, and don't drink raw or unknown beef and goat's milk during the tour. In Arusha, a tourist resort in northern Tanzania, it is best for China tourists not to try the famous method of eating frozen beef raw.

In addition to the good medical service conditions in missionary hospitals and private hospitals, doctors and medicines are in short supply in most areas, especially specialists, and the prices of medicines are relatively expensive. Therefore, when traveling here, you must bring your own essential drugs, at least Huoxiang Zhengqi capsule or oral liquid for treating tropical wind-cold and cold, compound artemisinin drugs for treating malaria, berberine drugs for treating diarrhea, and common drugs such as anti-mosquito drugs; Try to provide mosquito nets when you check in.

Carry-on clothes Tanzania has a savanna climate, so it is advisable to bring some light clothes. Short-sleeved shirts and shorts are a good match, and you can also bring a sweater to keep out the cold in the morning and evening. When exploring in the wild, you should try to avoid wearing colorful clothes to avoid irritating animals. Brown and purple are good choices.

Shopping and specialty Tanzania is the only place where Tanzanian sapphires are blue and purple. The ebony market in the city is a must for tourists, from which you can find many wood carving crafts with African style. Wood carving, precious stones, paintings, national costumes and seafood are all classics of Tanzania's tourist souvenirs. Hand-woven fabric from Tanshan, tie-dyed with natural dyes, is the first choice for female tourists. Remember: Tanzanian sapphires must be purchased in a store with security, and pay attention to obtaining anti-counterfeiting certificates; Never buy ivory products, rhinoceros horn and other items. If found by Tanzanian customs, it will be severely punished. In addition, conch shells can't pass the animal quarantine of China Customs.

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1, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, lip balm and mosquito repellent are very practical travel necessities. Even if you have been vaccinated against malaria, you should be careful not to let mosquitoes bite you.

Tourists need to keep a certain distance from wild animals, and don't deliberately disturb their lives. Don't park your car at will in national parks. You should abide by the rules of the park and park them in designated places.