SAFETY & SECURITY

• Tanzania is generally safe for tourists, but stay alert in busy areas and avoid displaying valuables.
• Use hotel safes for passports, cash, and electronics.
• Avoid walking alone at night, especially in unfamiliar areas.
• Only use licensed taxis or transfers arranged by your lodge/operator.

MONEY & PAYMENT

• Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the local currency.
• US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas — bring crisp, undamaged notes (issued after 2009).
• ATMs are available in major towns, but rural areas are cash-only.
• Credit cards are accepted in most hotels and lodges, but often incur a 3–5% fee.

LOCAL

• Greetings matter — a handshake or friendly ‘Jambo’ goes a long way.
• In Zanzibar, dress modestly in towns and villages; cover shoulders and knees out of respect.
• Always ask before taking photos of people.
• During Ramadan, be discreet with eating, drinking, and smoking in public.