k a r i b u tanzania
welcome to tanzania
“The incoming Global Volunteer team would like to warmly thank you for choosing to live your leadership development journey with us. You are about to start a great adventure, that might change the way you see yourself and others. We will be there with you every step of the way. Since this journey is personal, it is also up to you to take this challenge and to build your own experience!� The iGV team
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General info 10 Facts about Tanzania What to see What do I need to know What to eat What to spend How to travel What to bring What to pay attention to How to get into the country What we provide Other important links Contact data
general info Capital: Dodoma (legislative capital, home of the Parliament), Dar es Salaam (administrative capital) Official languages: Swahili, English Independence day: 9 December 1961 (from the United Kingdom) Population: ~51,000,000 Tanzania = Tanganyika (“sail in the wilderness”) + Zanzibar (“black shore”)
The United Republic of Tanzania is a large country in Eastern Africa within the African Great Lakes region. Its economy is on the rise, attracting each year more and more investors. The country is known for its exotic wildlife, ancient tribes and pristine beaches, located in over 15 National Parks around the country.
10 facts about tanzania
1. Over 120 languages are spoken in Tanzania. Most of these are Bantu languages, a category of over 535 languages and dialects that are spoken throughout Africa. 2. Mpingo trees (a.k.a. Africa blackwood trees, commonly seen in Tanzania) are the most expensive hardwood tree in the world. 3. The world’s earliest human skull was found in the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. 4. Tanzania has the largest concentration of wildlife animals per square kilometer, with more than 4 million wild animals and representatives of 430 species and subspecies. 5. The largest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet above sea level) is located in Tanzania. 6. 30% of country’s area is occupied with National Parks, with 12 parks, 13 nature reserves, and 38 protected areas. 7. The Ruaha National Park is the home to largest population of wild elephants in all of Eastern Africa. 8. Tanzania also houses the world’s largest volcanic crater, Ngorongoro, with a diameter of 19kms and is 600m deep. 9. Freddie Mercury , the lead vocalist of the English band ‘Queen’ is a Tanzanian by birth and was born in the archipelago of Zanzibar, in Stone Town. His real name is Farrokh Bulsara! 10. Tanzania is the home of the coconut crab, the largest crab in the world. https://africabridge.org/2012/06/10-fun-facts-about-tanzania/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/12-interesting-facts-tanzania-you-did-know-dronacharya-dave
Serengeti National Park
what to see Most Visited National Parks • Serengeti in Arusha • Mikumi in Morogoro • Ngolongolo in Arusha • Manyara in Arusha
Zanzibar Town
Ngoron
Most Visited Mountains • Mt. Kilimanjaro in Moshi • Mt. Uluguru in Morogoro Waterfalls • Materuni village – waterfalls in Arusha • Uluguru Waterfalls in Morogoro
Dar es S
ngoro Crater Most Visited Beaches in Dar • Kipepeo beach • Jangwani & Giraffe beach • Bahari beach • Msasani beach • Coco Beach • Fan city beach • Pangani beach • Lake Victoria in Mwanza
Salaam Beach
Mt. Kilimanjaro Most Visited Historical sites zones • Makumbusho in Dar es Salaam • Bagamoyo • Tanga Most Visited Tribes • Masai – Arusha & Morogoro • Sukuma Village Museum Mwanza
Lake Victoria
what you need to know
Weather Tanzania is a tropical country that includes four main climatic zones. The climate is governed by two monsoons. • December to March - the year’s hottest temperatures, around 30ºC • March to May - heavy intermittent rains of the south west monsoon, around 23-27ºC • June to September - relatively cool dry weather, around 21-24ºC • November and December - a smaller wet season occurs in, around 27 ºC Time zone: GMT+3 Tanzanians don’t function on the same time as Westerners. This doesn’t mean “Africa time”, which is the notion that appointments are flexible and people can arrive when they please. For Tanzanians, the day starts at sunrise, 6am, which is 0 hours, and ends at sunset, 6pm. So when telling time in Kiswahili, Tanzanians always subtract 6 hours for western time. 11 a.m. is 5a.m to a Tanzanian. To avoid any confusion, a Tanzanian will tell time in English if they want to use the western standard and in Kiswahili if they use local standard.
chips mayai
ugali
pilau
what to eat pweza
what to bring
vitumbua Sockets In Tanzania the standard voltage is 230 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type D / G. Multi plug adapter,Bed sheets, Mosquito net, Insect repellent, Sun screen: SPF min 30, Disinfectant, Washing soap, Medicine: antibiotics, pain relievers, bandages, tissues, Items to use at Global Village: traditional clothes, food items, music, flag *Global Village is a multicultural event in which each country presents its own traditions and learns about other cultures�
Currency (Approximations): Tanzanian Shilling 1$ = 2000TZS Budget for Meal. Daily cost for the standard food from the restaurants – cost 1.5-3$ (3000 - 6000TZS) Check out this website on prices: bit.ly/costoflivingTZ
what to spend
However – some projects provide food packages If you’re Interested cooking so as to cheapen the cost, a kitchen is available in all AIESEC houses. Trips (Safari) • Mikumi National Park – Cost is approximately to (280$ – 300$) Day Trip in a group of (2-5) or Individual (1). Other more info: Communicate with your local supporting Team. • Serengeti National park – Cost is approximately to (670$ - 800$) one week (5 days) in the national park in a group of (2-7). Other more info: Communicate with your local supporting Team. • Zanzibar – Costs is approximately 400 – 600 $ for one week, Individual or in group. Other more info: Communicate with your local supporting Team. • Kilimanjaro mountain – Climbing Kilimanjaro mountain costs are approximately 800$ - 1000$ Five days Trip. Other more info: Communicate with your local supporting Team.
bajaji (negotiable)
bodaboda (negotiable)
daladala ($0.25)
how to travel Taxi and Uber are also available
rapid bus transport ($0.325)
what to pay attention to As in many countries, caution should always be exercised when it comes to personal belongings, especially in tourist areas, as pickpocketing is common. Never keep all your cash in one place and don’t carry valuables in your pockets. Violent crime against foreigners is not uncommon, particularly against those walking alone at night (which is NOT recommended). Travelling in groups and in areas with security guards (e.g. city centre) is relatively safe.
You should check with your embassy if you need a visa How to get into to get into Tanzania. You need a tourist visa, the price the country of which is usually 50$. 6 weeks before you come in the country, we need to send your details (name, country, passport number) to the National Immigration Office, which will issue a Visitor’s Pass, that you will receive upon entering the country. This pass makes your stay in the country legal, therefore you should take care of it. You don’t need to pay anything for the Pass.
What we provide airport pickup
IPS & LEAD
Swahili manual
Link to TNs
buddy system
accommodation
en.bab.la/dictionary/english-swahili/ bit.ly/TNlink
CONTACT DATA Nat Project Coord Cristiana Grigoriu IFM Patrick Awounda Kilimanjaro Mohamed Gea Mzumbe Samwel Lema Saut Said Joseph USDM Salum Luhende Entity Quality Wilbert Martin Control Board Chair
cristiana.grigoriu@aiesec.net patrickawounda@gmail.com mohamedgea94@gmail.com samlema89@gmail.com josephnagunwa10@gmail.com salimboffu@gmail.com wilbertmartin88@gmail.com
AIESEC in Tanzania