Planning a trip to Zanzibar or combining Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar beach vacation? Starting October 1, 2024, all visitors to Zanzibar Island will be required to pay a mandatory $44 insurance fee (approximately Sh118,360) to cover them for up to 92 days during their stay on the islands. Check out the Official Press Release by the Zanzibar; Zanzibar's new Travel Insurance. In a recent interview with local news rooms, Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum, Zanzibar's Minister of Finance, shared that the new measure is designed to enhance visitor services and offer protection in a range of situations. The insurance will cover
Zanzibar News Blast Zanzibar, a popular tourist destination known for its pristine beaches and rich cultural heritage, has recently implemented a new infrastructure tax aimed at generating revenue for development projects. The tax, which affects hotel accommodation, has sparked debates within the tourism and hospitality industry. Zanzibar New Infrastructure Tax Fees The Zanzibar government, through its Minister for Finance and Planning, Ms Saada Mkuya Salum, introduced the new infrastructure tax as part of the 2023-24 budgetary proposals. The primary aim of this tax is to generate revenue to fund infrastructure development projects in the region. The government asserts that the
Tanzania is one of the best safari destinations on the African continent and ranks in the 10th position in Africa after a survey that was carried out by the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index in 2019. Recent polls held by Safaribookings.com have ranked Tanzania as the number one safari country in Africa for 7 years now in a row, with Serengeti National Park ranked as the number one park in Africa for several years now by the World Travel Awards poll. Tanzania has a lot of attractions that include National Parks, historical and geological sites and not forgetting pristine beaches
Safari in Tanzania is unforgettable! The scenic drives between one park and another, crossing the Masai Steppe, marveling at a herd of elephants in the baobab tree dotted plains of Tarangire or combing the savannah in Serengeti in search of wild animals or walking in the remote Ruaha National Park. The feeling of an African honeymoon trip in Tanzania is just magical. Read on to get first hand insights on the best time for a honeymoon in Tanzania and how long is the best honeymoon safari in Tanzania. The best time to travel to Tanzania for honeymoon It is a
Tanzania is the mecca of wildlife safaris and it is Okay to go on safari with kids in Tanzania! Contrary to some misleading theories; Tanzania safari is both enjoyable and safe for children as long as you go on a pre-arranged, tailor-made Tanzania safari tour, like the ones that we arrange at Tanzania Safari Supremacy. Tailor Made safaris in Tanzania allows for you to give out all your finer details to the safari experts prior to your travel. Information that includes ages of the children and together with the travel experts, you will agree on a desired room configuration but
You do not need to do any COVID 19 PCR test when you travel from Zanzibar Island to the mainland Tanzania like Arusha or Dar es Salaam or back to Zanzibar. That is the straight and direct answer for that question that has been bothering travelers for a while. PCR Test for travelling from Zanzibar to Mainland Tanzania and Vice Versa?. For anyone who arrives into Zanzibar from abroad, they are required to show a negative PC test result at the airport in Zanzibar International Airport. The same applies to anyone who arrives to any international airport in Mainland Tanzania
Can you go on safari from Zanzibar? The answer is; Absolutely! You can do a short or long safari starting from Zanzibar to all the famous national parks in mainland Tanzania! We include short flights or 30 minutes to Dar es Salaam for southern Tanzania safaris, including a visit to Mikumi National Park, Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous), Udzungwa National Park or even the far flung Ruaha National Park. For Nyerere National Park ( Selous safari) and Ruaha National Park, we can arrange direct flights from Zanzibar to the airstrips located in the parks, using domestic bush flight companies. For
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli is Dead! This is according to a quick press announcement by her excellency Mrs Samia Suluhu the vice president of Tanzania. President Magufuli has succumbed to a chronic heart disease according to preliminary report by her excellency. Breaking News!! Tanzania president Magufuli is Dead! The Vice President Suluhu has announced a 14 days mourning period within which Tanzanians will be mourning the fallen hero and during this time the Tanzanian flag will fly at half Mast. We at Tanzania Safari Supremacy send our deepest heartfelt felt condolences and join the nation in mourning the late
Can I get tested for COVID 19 while on Tanzania Safari? That’s a regular question that we are getting from people who are planning to take a safari tour in the Tanzania National Parks during this period of the Covid – 19 pandemic. The answer is; Yes you can be tasted while on safari in Tanzania. It is official that now you can get a PCR test done from Seronera in Central Serengeti National Park. The samples can be taken in Central Serengeti without any prior notice if you present yourself in Seronera Village any time from 08.00 hrs to
It is never compulsory to tip while on your Tanzania safari tour, but is customary to tip the people that make your Tanzania safari a success! This guide is to help make your life easier, next time you visit Tanzania for your safari or beach vacation. Having a rough idea on what to expect in regards to tipping in Tanzania will definitely help alienate some of the awkward moments that you may encounter during your safari. As per above introduction, tipping in Tanzania is not a must but is highly customary and therefore highly expected but also highly appreciated by