Tanzania (incl. Zanzibar) Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Tanzania (incl. Zanzibar)
112
General Emergency
112
Police
114
Ambulance / Medical
114
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Dodoma (Seat of government: Dar es Salaam)
Currency
TZS (TSh)
Official Language
Swahili & English
Country Code
+255
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Tanzania (incl. Zanzibar)
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
100 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No nationwide road vignette; National park entry fees (TANAPA) payable online or by card.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: Tipping is customary and widely expected (safaris & dining).
- DO Greet people warmly with 'Jambo' or 'Habari' – polite greetings are essential.
- DO Dress modestly covering shoulders and knees in Zanzibar outside private beach resorts.
- DO Use DEET mosquito repellent consistently and follow malaria prophylaxis recommendations.
- DON'T Never bring or use single-use plastic bags (strict bans and penalties apply!).
- DON'T Do not photograph local people or Maasai without asking explicit permission first.
- DON'T Never feed wildlife or exit safari vehicles without direct permission from your guide.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type D & G (230V, 50Hz – British 3-pin Type G most common, travel adapter required).
Tap Water: Tap water is NOT safe to drink. Always use sealed bottled mineral water or purified water, including for brushing teeth.
Insider Tip: Mandatory Zanzibar Inbound Travel Insurance required for Zanzibar. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited nationwide. Driving is on the left!
