Country Code for Tanzania: +255 
Tourism Information Offices: Dar es Salaam - (022) 211 1244 Arusha - (027) 250 3842
Emergency Services: 111 or 112 The emergency services number may not be available in all areas. English speaking staff should be available.

Tanzanians are proud of their disciplined upbringing. The ability to keep control of one's temper and emotions in public is highly valued. Young men and women in rural areas are not supposed to show mutual affection in public in daylight, although this rule is often broken in urban centres. Boys and men, however, are commonly seen in public holding hands as a sign of friendship or camaraderie. In many rural areas, women are not supposed to smoke, talk in a raised voice, or cross their legs while sitting or standing. Traditionally, elders are honored and respected by the rest of the community, although youth are increasingly challenging such customs as arranged marriages. Although the use of silverware is increasing, traditional customs prescribe eating all foods, including rice and meat sauces, with the right hand. Children who attempt to eat with their left hands are disciplined appropriately at very early ages. This custom is related to the perceived symbolic purity of the right hand, compared to the left hand which is often used for cleaning after using the toilet.

Electrical Socket: British Voltage: 220-240 volts
Modem Plug Type: UK 

Given the size of Tanzania and the condition of its roads, charter flights are considered the best way to get around the country. Road transfers and game drives in Tanzania are conducted in open-sided 4X4 vehicles though visitors to Gombe and Mahale will enjoy a boat transfer across Lake Tanganyika.

Swahili and English (official), Arabic is widely spoken in Zanzibar.

Items are different to those from the parks to those of Zanzibar. Around the parks and especially on the roads you will find lots of wood, stone and textile items. Wood frames (Zan style) are well made at the Old Fort. Also, be on the lookout for Antique shops in Stone Town.

Tipping lodge staff and drivers/guides is customary for good service on a Tanzania safari but check first to see whether a service charge has been added to your bill. Tipping is always in addition to the price quoted by your operator and the amount varies depending on the size of your group, the level of luxury of the safari, and whether you thought an exceptionally good job was done. When traveling in the major Tanzania cities, a 10% tip is customary in restaurants and bars when a service charge is not included.

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