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Travel to Tanzania This Summer: Five Things You Must Know

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Travel to Tanzania This Summer: Five Things You Must Know

When traveling to Tanzania, there are some things you must know. It is important to know what to expect as well as what to plan for. There are many things that can come up on your trip that you may or may not have planned for. Here is what you need to think about.

‍1. Safaris Are Expensive: When it comes to planning for a safari it is important to realize are going to be expensive. They will cost less in Tanzania than in many other locations. You are going to pay large park fees in order to gain entrance. You want to make sure that you have your credit card handy so that you can pay for the trip. It is very expensive, and it is the only method of payment accepted.

2. Be Nice to the Police: It is very important to make sure that you are kind to the police. There are many of them out there that are lingering on the sides of the roads and are ready to hand out tickets at a moment notice. You are going to know that they are there from their very white uniforms. But as a foreigner in another country it is very important to make sure that you are kind. You want to make sure that you are following the speed limit. In addition to that, you need to ensure that you are ready to pay the fine when there is one. These can cost around 30,000 shillings in most places. You also need to make sure if you get a ticket that you let the officer know that you are going to pay at the next station. Otherwise it may end up looking like a bribe.

3. Do Not Carry Your Passport unless moving between destinations: You need to ensure you have a copy of your papers on hand. However, you do not want it to be the originals. The reason for this is that they can easily be stolen when you are in a public place and you only have one original. It is best to have photo copies on hand so that you will be ready when they are requested.

4. Shillings: You need to make sure that you understand the conversion of the shillings into your own currency. US Dollars are accepted widely but will cost a little more due to the informal exchange rate often applied. If you are going to need to take out cash, an ATM is a great way to go because it will do the conversion for you and charge you a minimal fee.

‍5. Make Sure You Watch for Pickpockets: Pickpocketing is an issue everywhere in the world. When you are in a close market or any close settings it is important to ensure that you are always watching your belongings. Although it might not feel like it, it is very easy for someone to bump into you and to pickpocket you. It happens more quickly than you can ever imagine.

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