Tanzania Transportation

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Local v tourist rates!

by Durfun

Safari parks ask for passports in Tanzania, so you pay tourist rates.However, buying catamaran tickets to Zanzibar (from Dar) was different. There were clearly marked different rates for locals & foreigners. My cousin from the U.S learnt some Swahili so he bought us local tickets (less than half the tourist rate).We did the same thing in a hotel in the Stone Town.. he told me to keep quiet [though I learnt some basics, eg "yes, I live in Tanzania, etc" ;)] & he checked us in at local rates.But, the hotel on the East coast was a different story altogether, asking for our passports!!

Buses and Dalla Dalla's

by Acirfa

Whilst in Tanzania this time, it was to visit a friend already in the country so, there was no hired vehicle as such hence it began with a bus ride, 8 hours of it, from Dar Es Salam to Pangani before taking a taxi to a ferry to eventually arrive at our destinationThe bus ride was an amazing if somewhat cramped experience! Although tickets are purchased through a station office, it is my belief a little extra is made on the 'side' by picking up people along the route and cramming them in like sardines, taking their fare as pocket money, this on top of the extra row of seats that have been installed alongside the original quota, makes for a very intimate ride with your fellow passengers.Some sights are sad such as the lady who appeared to be suffering from malaria, a common sight in this country, there was also the buzz of people selling their wares; oranges, cashews, peanuts and water,...

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Self Drive is not a desirable option

by cchiuching

serenegti is great for spotting lions and cheetahs.ngorongoro is good to see flamingos, huge herds of zebra and wildebeest.USD50 for serengeti one day entry.USD100 for one day offroad ride.but the park is huge! u may not be able to spot any animals if u r not familiar with the area.our guide keeps talking with his driver friends or listening to a radio so as to get updated info on animal locations during our safari.they talk in swahili.unless u don't mind not being able to see animals, then u can do a self drive.or if u r a very very lucky person, then u can give it a try.

Nairobi to Arusha

by flyrubi

Hello Suzy,It's possible to get a shuttle from Jomo Kenyatta Airport.The company that offers this service is Riverside shuttles. The route is also very safe even if you are solo, just need to take normal precaution just like when in any other place in the world. Alternatively like advised above you can take a flight with Precision or Kenya Airways for about USD 225 oneway or about USD 350 for return.For more information about the shuttle you can visit this site http://www.riverside-shuttle.com/ for schedule, rates and their terms.

Road accidents

by grets

Of course, in the rainy season, the same dust becomes mud. Mud can be absolute murder to drive through, and certain roads can become impassable. As we found out a few years ago when we were heading up a fairly steep slope which had become a complete mud bank after twice the entire months’ worth of rainfall had fallen overnight. After four hours we had to just give up and try a different route. So be aware that night stops may differ from those planned in this kind of situation. We never did get to our destination and had to book in to a hotel unexpectedly. You may have to get out of the car to push, and think about it – the roads are really muddy, the car wheels are spinning, flinging mud about, you are behind the car, pushing. You WILL get covered in mud! Another thing to consider is how good your driver is. As I mentioned above, Dickson would keep his distance from other cars and wound...

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Dust

by grets

Dirt. As I said before, most of the minor roads, and nearly every single road within the national parks, is a dirt track. In the dry season, the sand will be thrown up by the wheels of the vehicles that use the road – you and others. That means, if you are following another vehicle, you will be in the slipstream from the dust. Dust gets everywhere. And I mean EVERWHERE! Make sure you protect your electronic equipment, as dust/sand is equally as lethal to cameras as water is. Place your camera inside a plastic bag when not using it. Or, if you haven’t got a plastic bag, or no time to get the camera inside the bag, at least hide it under your shirt or something similar. Prolonged exposure to dust will damage your camera. I speak from experience. The dust may also very well play havoc with your respiratory system. It always does with mine, anyway. I am the sort of person who rarely gets...

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Road conditions

by grets

Another thing you must be aware of is how long it will take to get from A to B in Tanzania. The road conditions are not how you are used to from home. I shall never again complain about the potholes in my road! The main roads between cities are mostly sealed (but still in a sad state of repair), but other, minor roads are dirt tracks. There are several things to take into consideration: Pot holes. Roads are eroded during the rainy season, and pot holes and grooves appear in the surface. If it catches you unawares, it can lead to a nasty bump on the head. I know, as it has happened to me – I am happily minding my own business, looking out of the window, when the driver hits a pot hole he didn’t see until it was too late. Wham! My head shot up and hit the surrounds of the door frame. Ouch.

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Safari vehicles

by grets

In Tanzania we saw a Land Cruiser with seven people in it, two in the front, three in the back seat and two right at the back of the vehicle, facing inwards. Whatever would they be able to see? The windows right at the back didn’t open, and the driver hadn’t even bothered to clean them. There is no way the two poor unfortunate people right at the back would have been able to see much of the surrounding wildlife. The roof didn’t elevate either, as they had all their camping gear on the top of the vehicle. That is one aspect to consider, especially if the safari seems very much cheaper than others of the same quality. You get what you pay for. If a deal appears to be too good to be true, it usually is. Many privately hired drivers have mileage limitations imposed on them from the company, so if you wanted to go off on a detour, you may not be able to. Having the flexibility of your own...

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Safari vehicles

by grets

The transport is one of the most important things to consider when doing a safari. There are many types of vehicles available, and getting the right one can make the difference between a mediocre safari and a good one. The things to look out for are:Do all passengers have a window seat?How many people will be in the vehicle?Does the roof elevate?Is there a mileage limitation on the driver?We have taken many different safaris and have used various different types of safari vehicles: Mini bus – both with guaranteed window seat and not; elevated open sided vehicle where you sit four to a bench seat, and Land Rover where there were just the two of us (Calabash Adventures used this kind of vehicle). There are obvious advantages to each vehicle:The more people that are in each vehicle, the greater the chance is of spotting something – more eyes on the scenery.The more people that are in each...

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Scandinavia Express Buses (1)

by peterdhduncan

Scandinavia Express has the reputation of being the best long-distance bus service in Tanzania. However, unfortunately, it didn't live up to its reputation on our journey from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya, which took 18 hours instead of the usual 11 or 12 because of 3 incidents en-route (see separate tip for details). However, the time spent sitting and standing around in the Tanzanian countryside gave us an opportunity to get to know local people that we wouldn't otherwise have had!We eventually arrived at Mbeya just after midnight, having set off at six o' clock in the morning.

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