Tanzania
Tanzania gives us 30 places and 25 of them are nature and walks.
1Destination
1Family attraction
1Type of day out
Quick facts about Tanzania
Best time to visitMay – August
CurrencyTanzanian shilling
LanguageSwahili, English
Time zoneEAT (UTC+3)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenLow (EF EPI #77)
1Top family destinations in Tanzania
2Things to do in Tanzania
Tours & tickets in Tanzania
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Travel essentials for Tanzania
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3Practical essentials
Dish to tryUgali
CapitalDodoma
Plug typesBS 1363
DrivingDrive on the left
Emergency number112
Calling code+255
DaylightAbout 12 hours of daylight all year
Population57,310,019
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
4Plan your trip to Tanzania
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the left
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: BS 1363
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +255
5Tanzania with kids – highlights
Why families love Tanzania
Moshi and Zanzibar City carry 3 places each, with everywhere else at 1. Comfortable months are may through aug, the dry season, which is also when most families would want to be here.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelBring cash · English: low
Food to tryUgali
So much to see1 family attractions in 1 destination
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
6Popular searches about Tanzania
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