FAQs

Tanzania is safe to visit. Theft and pickpocketing is relatively common as in big cities but incidents are easily avoided by taking simple safety precautions. Almost a million tourists visit Tanzania every year, and most visits are trouble-free.

Safaris are generally very safe, as long as you abide by common sense rules, pay attention and follow strictly the safety instructions of your hosts and professional guides, who are deeply experienced in the habitat and animal behavior.

There is no single time of year to see the Great Migration since it is an eternal annual cycle from place to place, year in and year out. However, depending on either the aspect of the Great Migration you want to witness (such as river crossings), or the time of year that you prefer to travel, your safari can be tailored to give you the best chance of seeing what you desire.

Please check with your local embassy or the nearest Tanzanian embassy.

Staying in a lodge or tented camp is part of the amazing experience of an African Safari. At Go-Safari, we work with a range of reputable safari lodges and tented camps, offering security and the amenities for your comfortable night stay out in the grassland. Based on your requirements and budget, we can propose the options for your consideration.

Staying in a lodge or tented camp is part of the amazing experience of an African Safari. At Go-Safari, we work with a range of reputable safari lodges and tented camps, offering security and the amenities for your comfortable night stay out in the grassland. Based on your requirements and budget, we can propose the options for your consideration.

Tanzanian cuisine varies according to region. For instance, around the coast, there’s a lot of seafood and spicier flavours.

Nyama choma (grilled meat in Swahili) is a popular meal, usually served with ugali – like polenta, made from maize or cassava flour. Vegetables include okra, beans, cassava leaves and mchicha, similar to spinach. Fried plantains are a common side dish.

There is a big Indian influence in Tanzania, so expect to find plenty of chapati, pilau rice and biryani.

At most safari camps, you’ll be able to sample lots of Tanzanian dishes, familiar international cuisine, plus homemade bread and pastries, Western-style breakfasts, fresh salads and fruits.

• Tanzania's unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling. Most establishments will take payment in US$ and Euros.
• Note that while most establishments accept credit cards, there will be transaction fees charged.
• ATMs are found throughout the major towns and cities in Tanzania, but not in the national parks and game reserves.

• Medical kits are available at lodges and in safari vehicles to treat minor inflictions.
  As a general rule, always check with your own doctor before any travel to ensure you pack the necessary medication for your own needs, including vaccinations, if any.