Practical Info - Pamoja AFCON 2027 Tanzania Guide

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Visas & Entry Requirements

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eVisaAvailable for 50+ African countries at visa.immigration.go.tz

Visa on arrivalJulius Nyerere Airport (DSM)

Cost$50 single entry (most nationalities)

ZanzibarSame Tanzania visa covers mainland + islands

PAMOJA VisaMulti-nation travel document in development

⚠️ Apply 2–3 weeks before travel during AFCON peak season

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Money & Currency

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CurrencyTanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Rate~2,500 TZS per USD

ATMsWidely available in DSM, Arusha & Zanzibar

CardsVisa/Mastercard at hotels & malls

M-PesaMobile money widely used

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SIM Cards & Mobile Data

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NetworksVodacom, Airtel, Tigo, TTCL

Where to buyAirport arrival hall — bring passport

Data cost~$5–8 for 5–10GB — great value

Coverage4G LTE in DSM, Arusha & Zanzibar

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Health & Safety

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Yellow feverCertificate required from high-risk countries

MalariaProphylaxis strongly recommended — see your doctor

WaterDrink bottled water only

EmergencyPolice: 112 · Ambulance: 115

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Language & Culture

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LanguagesSwahili & English (both official)

Useful SwahiliHabari · Asante · Karibu · Ngapi?

DressConservative in Zanzibar Stone Town

Tipping10% restaurants · $5–10/day guides

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Weather in June–July

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Dar es SalaamWarm & dry, 25–30°C — cool dry season, perfect

ArushaCooler, 15–22°C — bring a light jacket

ZanzibarWarm, 25–28°C — best weather of the year

☀️ June–July is Tanzania's ideal travel season!