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	------------------------- ::: E-Attack ::: News Biography Academic Graduation pics Feature Article About Tanzania Love Tips Chat Room :: SEE & HEAR :: Discography Listen live! Lyrics Archives ------------------------- ::: WHAT THE 411 ::: Y2G: the best of the life Real name: Eric Stage name: E-Attack Favorite crew: Mobb Deep Favorite perfume: Tommy Favorite fruit: Orange Favorite quote: "Smoke weed every day" - Nate dog Favorite links: Yahoo, Hotmail, AKA, Africanhiphop Latest news: e-mail from Ice Cube was all that -------------------------		About Tanzania Bongoland Activities Sightseeing-Tanzania is indeed UN parallel in the beauty of its wildlife; Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest Mountain; Africa's Great Lakes the best game parks in the world; hiking and nature trails such as in the Usambara Mountains and the fabulous island of Zanzibar. Water sports-With it's long Indian Ocean coast and shore on the great lakes, Tanzania is a dream world for water enthusiast: game fishing, fresh water fishing, diving, snorkeling, swimming, and just relaxing on the beaches. Tanzania as all the water sports one would yearn for. Airport charges On domestic flights, every passenger pays a government airport levy of Shs. 3000 per trip. All passers on international departures pay US$ 20 or equivalent Dar Es Salaam International Airport-situated about 15 km from the city center. Taxis and shuttles buses are available. Bargain your fares before leaving. Kilimanjaro International Airport situated 42 km from Arusha town and 40km from Moshi.Taxis and shuttles buses are available Zanzibar International Airport-situated 8km from stone town Taxis are available Banking and currency Money can be changed freely at authorized dealers, banks or bureau de change. Always insist for a receipt for the transaction. There are a number of foreign banks in major towns. Banks are normally open from 8.30 AM to 4:00 PM,and most of them are closed on Saturday with a few open till noon. The basic unit is the Tanzania shilling Notes: Shs. 200,500, 1,000, 5,000 10,000.Coins 10,20,50,100,200,Money changers also accept the major convertible currencies including Pounds, Francs, Yen etc but the conversion rates are usually not competitive because of the low transaction volumes. Travelers' cheques are accepted at most Bureau de change. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels but it is advisable to carry cash. Climate Tanzania climate is tropical. The central plateau is dry and arid with hot days and cool nights, while the Northwest highlands are cool and temperatures. June to September is the cooler season. The long rains are from March to May and short rains are between October and December. The hottest months are between October and February. On the cost it rains in November and December and from March to May. Coastal areas are hot and humidity although sea breeze cools the area pleasantly between June and September. Credit cards American express and Visa accepted. Please check with your agent for usage of other cards. Customs Duty-Free Items Personal effects including binoculars camera and film may be brought in free of duty. Firearms require a special permit. Duty-free allowances are 200 cigarettes; 50cigars or 25kg of tobacco plus one pint of spirit, provided the traveller is over 16. Visitors buying local handcrafts must keep sales receipts for presentation to custom officials on departure. Economics Coffee cotton, sisal, tea and Diamonds are in rich supply and Zanzibar is the world's third largest producer of Cloves. State reforms have cut inflation and brought a rise in foreign investment. Inflation is low. A largely agricultural economy with over 80% of the population in the agricultural sector. Availability of credit is still difficult but improving. The mining and tourism sector should be the driving forces of the economy this Century. Electricity 240 Volts AC, 50Hz Plugs may be round or square 3-pin, fused or un-fused. Food There is wide variety of food. You will find international cuisine in Hotel, restaurant and Lodges. On the coast, fish and lobster with local dishes such as biryani and meat or fish curries. Dar es Salaam has a number of Chinese Italian and other ethnic restaurants. Traditional Tanzania food such as Ugali (a maize staple) or pure (Maize and beans) yams, Sweat potatoes Cassava and various greens are worth trying. Getting Around By Air - Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Eagle Air have schedule services to all the major towns in Tanzania. There are also smaller companies with scheduled services and a number of charter companies based in Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Arusha. By Rail - There are three main railways lines: the Northern Tanzania Railways Corporation, running from Tanga to Arusha; the central (connecting to the Northern) which runs from Dar Es Salaam TO lake Tanganyika @ Kigoma with a Northern spur which runs to Lake Victoria at Mwanza, and Tazara, the Tanzania Zambia Railway service that runs from Dar es Salaam into central Zambia. Train travel is comfortable and reasonably reliable. Though not as fast as most bus services. It is in itself an experience as one gets to witness the countryside and a true sense of African living. By Bus - Intercity buses are reliable and have services throughout the day. The major bus stand in Dar is the Ubungo terminal a newly opened bus station Local buses (Called Daladala) operate in most towns and cities. They are cheap, but not really recommended for visitors new to the country. By Water - There are Indian Ocean ferries connecting Mtwara, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Pemba and Tanga. Tanzania Railways Corporation operate ferries on the Great Lakes Car - Hire there are many car hire companies in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and other major towns. They can be hired with or without drivers. An international driver's licence is required and driving is on the left hand side of the road. Taxi - There are plenty of taxi but fares must be negotiated, Try to learn the fair fare before bargaining. The trick ask and fish around. Health International certificates of vaccination against Yellow fever are required. This is particularly relevant for those travelling from neighbouring Africa countries. If visiting Zanzibar from mainland Tanzania, a yellow fever certificate must be produced. The British Department of health recommends vaccination against Hepatitis A, Polio and typhoid. It is advisable visitor to take a course of anti-Malaria tables two weeks before travel. Holidays - New Year celebration Day 1st January each year - Zanzibar Revolution Day, 12th January - Good Friday 21st April - Easter Monday 24th. April - Union Day, 26th April - Labour Day, 1st May - Sabasaba, 7th July - Nanenane 8th. August - Independence Day, 9th. December - Boxing Day, 26th December - Idd- El - Fitr - Idd-El- Haj - Maulid Day Language Swahili and English. In Major town and tourist area a visitor should be able t getting along quite well with English only. Many translation books are available for sale; It is a good idea to buy one a new language in a new country. Local Time GMT plus 3 hours Resources Agriculture: Including livestock agriculture accounts for over 60 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and over 80 per cent of employment and exports. More than 60 per cent of the total of 233 million acre of land in Tanzania is arable. Tanzania produces high quality wood from manages forest of mangrove, mahogany, teak and cedar trees. Pine and eucalyptus forest provide raw materials for the paper industry. Tanzania is gateway to the land-locked countries of Eastern, Central, Southern African Nations of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo Shopping: Locally made products are available @ a good price. On the mainland you can find batik, the Tingatinga paintings, objects in ebony (cutlery, Bracelets, Sculpture, furniture) basket wear (hats, rugs) beaded Masai necklaces precious jewellery, diamonds and other stones. Many stores close during lunch opening at 2:00 till 5:30 P.M Minerals: Include natural gas, oil, iron, diamonds, gold, salt, phosphates, coal, gypsum, kaolin and tin Power: More than 90 percent of the energy demand is met by wood and charcoal hydroelectric projects produce about 70 percent of the total electricity consumed. Oil exploration is also underway @ Songosongo and Pemba. Telephone: In major towns there are facilities for local and International calls, either through communication companies or by phone cards. For those calling into Tanzania, the country code is +255. The telephone operator is Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited (TTCL) has put in place digital exchange for most parts of the country, making the telephone system very reliable. Tanzania Tourist Board The main Office is in Dar es Salaam, and there is a Branch in Arusha P.O BOX 2485, Dar es Salaam, Tel: +255-22-2116420 E-Mail: ttb@tanza.net Or P.O BOX 2348, Arusha, Tanzania. Tel 255 27 273842/3 Fax 255 27 278756 There is also an information centre on Samora Avenue in Dar es Salaam Tel 255 22 2131553, also 2133491-3 Visa and Passes Entry requirement Foreigners seeking to enter Tanzania should be in possession of a passport. The passport must be presented to the immigration Control office at any entry point; border station, airport, harbors with one of the following a valid visa or a resident permit. Visitors must also present onward or return tickets, together with a proof that; they have a sufficient fund to support them. Who requires a visa? All foreigners from non-Commonwealth are required to have a valid visa unless there countries have agreements with Tanzania under which the visa requirement is waived. Citizens of Commonwealth countries are not required to obtain visas (except citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria and India). Type of Visa: The common types of visa are as follows: Ordinary Visa: An ordinary visa is issued at any Tanzania mission abroad. It enables the holder to be granted a visitor's pass at any entry point (border, airport, harbors). A person coming from a country where there is no Tanzania mission may be issued a visa at the entry point in Tanzania. Business Visa: The business Visa is issued to prospective investors who intend to visit Tanzania for such purposes as making feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for investment during the stat-up period. The valid of the visa can vary from one to six months. Multiple-Entry Visa: Foreigners who, because of their business or their investments, need to make frequent visits to Tanzania are issued multiple-entry visas. Their validity ranges from one month to a year. Visa-Issuing Station and Authorities: Visa are issued by the following: - Tanzania representatives abroad - The office. of the Director of Immigration Officer Zanzibar - Entry points to the united Republic of Tanzania principally - Namanga, Tunduma, Sirari, Horohoro, Kigoma port, Dar es Salaam - International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar - Airport and Zanzibar Harbour - Any other gazetted entry point. Residence Permits for self-employment foreigners (investors) Applicants are required to fill in Tanzania Immigration Form I obtainable at any immigration office. The following items must be attached to the application form: Certificate of Competence from Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), a covering letter from the applicants, six photographs, a curriculum vitae, education certificate (if appropriate), company registration memorandum and articles of association, evidence of the business premises, sector approval from any relevant ministry, share certificate (if appropriate), Copy of passport pages confirming nationality and valid of passport. Zanzibar Travel between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. Flights are operated by Air Tanzania Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar throughout the week. There are many fast Boat services to the Islands from Dar port, time of travel is on average 2 hours and the services are offered hourly till 4 PM. Written by E-Attack Mchapakazi - All rights reserved. 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