Tanzania travel guide

The currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). Prices on TripRadr for tours and activities are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.

East Africa Time all year, three hours ahead of UTC, with no daylight saving. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Toronto changes its clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap can shift during the year.

There are 2 seasons to plan around in Tanzania. Best for wildlife: June to October. Calving season: January to February. Check the weather and any local events for your dates.

Major airports include Kilimanjaro (JRO), Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). Routes and flight times depend on the season and the airline. Check with the airline or travel site you book with.

The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for Tanzania. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.

TripRadr does not take bookings. The things-to-do section shows tours and activities from Viator when they are available for Tanzania. You book on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.

The main languages are Swahili and English. Signs, menus and tours may also be available in English in places that welcome visitors. Learning a few local phrases is a polite way to start a conversation.

Popular things to do in Tanzania include go on safari in the Serengeti, visit Ngorongoro Crater, climb or view Mount Kilimanjaro and relax in Zanzibar. The things-to-do section on this page shows tours and activities from Viator. Open one to see its details and price, then book on Viator.