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Coming to Tanzania..Must read
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Nitin Bangale
Making the decision to move abroad , is a major life
changing decision. If you’ve made the decision that moving
Tanzania is good choice for you then it’s time to get prepared
.Moving abroad is exciting, daunting, and stressful all at the
same time it is a life changing experience and one that will
require plenty of prior preparation and leave you with lots to organize. If you plan ahead though,
you will find that your move goes smoothly and that you are living your brand new life in no
time.
Many times you will hear when you are moving to Africa people will say Oh!! you are going to
South Africa. But please note that there are total 58 countries in Africa. Africa can be divided as
East Africa- Comprise of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Mauritius, Madagascar,
Seychelles
Central Africa: Rwanda, Burundi, D R Congo, Cameroon, Chad, Central Africa, Sudan etc
South Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana ,Namibia ,Lesotho, South Africa ,Angola
and Mozambique-Portuguese speaking
West Africa -English speaking Nigeria, Ghana and French speaking-Ivory coast Senegal, Mali,
Niger etc
North Africa: Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Western Sahara, Mauritania
Due to globalization Indians can be found all across the world. In some of the countries you will
find Indians have settled three to four generations before, Tanzania is one of them.
Location
Tanzania lies on the coast of East Africa and covers an area of more than 362,000 square miles
(932,000 square kilometres). The total length of the Tanzanian coast is 772 miles (1,235
kilometers), from Tanga Bay in the north to the mouth of the Ruvuma River in the south. Mt.
Kilimanjaro, located in northern Tanzania, is the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 metres. The
country is also very rich in wildlife, having the largest game reserve in the world. Please see the
following link for further update. http://www.tanzania.go.tz/profile.html
Climate
Tanzania's climate is tropical; the coastal areas of the country are hot and humid, whereas the
central parts are hot and dry. The dry season is from June to October and the rainy season from
March to June. The northern highlands are cool and temperate have two rainy seasons – from
November to December and again from February to May.
Language
Kiswahili(Swahili) is the national language of The United Republic of Tanzania.It is important
to remember that all the support staff – secretaries, housing supervisor, maintenance department
and business office staff speak working English. Any domestic help you may employ will
probably speak little or no English. Kiswahili is not a difficult language to learn, and any effort
made to speak the language is appreciated and encouraged by the Tanzanians. As a Indian we
should remember that Tanzanians are very respectful person and expect reciprocation of respect.
It is customary that as soon as you meet some body be it Watchman (Ascari in Swahili) or bank
clerk or Manager greet him/her saying Jambo or Habari Ako(How are you today?). You will
hear word Karibu -Welcome and Ahsante Sana- Thanks you very often. Even if you speak
little(kidogo) Swahili with Tanzanian you can see delightment on their faces
Dar Es Salaam
While Dodoma is the political capital, Dar es Salaam is the commercial capital of Tanzania. It is
located on a low-lying coastal plain on the East Coast of Africa and has one of the most beautiful
natural harbours in the world. Dar es Salaam or the “Haven of Peace” is a city of great contrasts.
New, shiny cars are sometimes incongruous against a background of narrow, bumpy roads.
Older buildings, many of which were built in the German colonial style, stand next to more
modern office buildings. Despite these differences, the city has a certain charm about it, which
draws people together. It is a city with a large international community, as people from many
different nationalities have come to work together for the development of Tanzania.
Entertainment
Casinos, movie theatres and disco bars are the sources of entertainment. Recently a 4-screen
Multiplexes have been opened and latest Hollywood as well as Bollywood films are screened.
All Indian Festivals are celebrated in Tanzania may be with more enthusiasm than in India.
Dos & Don't
Like most cities, Dar es Salaam has its share of petty thefts. However it is not without reasons,
Dar es Salaam is regarded as one of the safest cities in Africa. While most crime is non-violent
and most employees see Dar as a safe place to live and work, it is only common sense to take
reasonable precautions. These would include locking up valuables at home, avoiding eye
catching display of jewellery or wandering alone on deserted roads at night.
Dar es Salaam is generally safe. But one needs to take precautionary measures especially at
night. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Be on the alert in daytime of pickpockets who
would usually pick wallets or mobile phones. If possible, avoid travelling at night. If you must,
lock your windows. Keep valuables at home, avoid travelling alone especially in remote places.
If you do get into trouble, dial 112.
Visit your GP at least two months before departure for the required vaccinations, malaria tablets,
etc. Wear insect-repellent at night and sleep under a mosquito net unless you are in airconditioned or the openings (windows and ventilations) are covered with nets. Dar is extremely
hot and humid and therefore malarial.
Avoid to drink tap water or fruit juices that may have been mixed with tap water sold by local
vendors. Avoid taking ice outside with your drinks. Avoid salads and stick to cooked food as far
as possible. Drink lots of bottled water , standard sealed pack juices i.e. liquids to avoid
dehydration.
Always carry photocopy of Passport, Work Permit/ or copy of Visa, Yellow Fever Card
Laptops/camera must be kept in Boot of the car
Lock: As soon as you sit in Car it must be locked and glasses must be raised. Do not keep any
valuable item visible in car while driving as well as parking. While stopping at signal keep little
distance from next car as many times thieves try to steal car mirror and if you are able to move
car theft can be avoided
Car Must have stickers of Insurance, Tax paid, Parking reflector triangles and Fire
Extinguishers..Wrong parking ,Signal Jumping, Not following speed limits ,Entering in no entry
attract heavy Penalties
Transport
Using taxis is quite cheap in Dar and generally safe. You should always take registered Taxis.
Avoid those, which already have passengers. Ensure there is enough fuel and change. It is
generally wise to agree the fare before you start the journey.
Average Fares Charged: as on now i.e 2014/15
Airport to City Center Tshs. 20,000/- to 25,000/- Within City Center Tshs. 3,500/- to 6,000/City Center to Upanga/ Kariakoo Tshs. 5,000/- to 8,000/- City Center to Oysterbay/ Mikocheni
12,000/- to 16,000/- City Center to Airport Tshs. 15,000/- to 20,000/- Dar-ZNZ-Dar(by sea)
Tshs. 25,000 & 50,000(1st class) one way. Sea Ferries Sea Express Tel no 2137049 ,Azam
Marine Tel no 2123024 . Sea Star Tel no 2139996 ,Flying Horse Tel no 2124507 Sea Bus Tel
no 2123324 ,Mega Speed Tel no 2110807
Travelling to Kigamboni( across the ferry) is done by the Pontoon at the Kigamboni Ferry
Terminal at the Kivukoni Front and the charges are Tshs.100/= per person & Tshs. 800/= for
saloon car Or 1000/= for 4wd station wagon with driver.
Dress
Tanzanians dress conservatively and modestly. To be comfortable in the generally hot and
humid climate, you are advised to wear light clothing. Shorts are appropriate wear for men and
women for sporting events and in some casual recreational settings, but not at work.
Dress on safari is casual, and you will need light sweaters, slacks or jeans in the evening when
you travel up north. At Quality Group it is customary for staff above the level of General
Managers to wear suits, while other office staffs wear a tie and full sleeve shirts. There is no
dress code on Saturdays, and all staff generally wears casuals excluding shorts.
Pre-departure
Visa
All foreigners working on contract in Tanzania must hold a current Class B Residence / Work
Permit. Dependent spouse and children can be included in the permit. Generally company bears
the cost of obtaining work permits for the employee and dependent inclusion charges of spouse
and children while applying together for which their details are collected well in advance.
Requirements are as follows:
Photocopy of Passport - 4 copies Marriage Certificate & Passport – If wife as a dependent in
the Work Permit - 4 copies In case of non-availability of marriage certificate a court affidavit
may serve the purpose. Birth certificate and passport of child/children if dependent in the work
permit - 4 copies Passport size photographs of you - 40 copies Passport size photographs of your
wife and children(s) - 6 copies Reference letters from the past employer(s)
Relieving letter from the last / past employer
Educational Qualification certificates
Experience Certificate(s) – Photocopy of all the certificate(s) and testimonials duly notarized by
a Notary Public Copy of your resume / Bio data – 5 copies Medical Fitness Test(s) reports As
per the requirement of World Health Organization obtain Yellow fever inoculation and card
(Yellow Fever card is valid for ten years) before coming to DAR. Indian Driving License Original
Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport, your passport will be stamped with
temporary Business/Consultancy Visa (CTA) which will be converted into a Resident Permit‟
visa as per your work permit status once it is applied immediately upon your arrival &
Application documentation signing . You must receive A CTA invitation letter duly inviting you
for the business assignment initially ,along with Air ticket by company from company you are
going to join
Health
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Check-in with your doctor and insurance carrier. Double check and make sure that you have all
of the proper vaccinations and that you have renewed all essential prescriptions. Also, ask you
medical insurance provider if your policy applies overseas for emergencies. If it doesn’t, and you
want to add extra coverage, consider supplemental insurance. Tanzania need Yellow Fever
Card. If you have not taken in the past please note that you can not travel as soon as you have
taken .It need resting period that can be checked with doctor. Hence please take vaccination well
in advance
Bring copies of your passport. If your passport gets stolen or lost you want to be sure that you
can still get back into the country, or be able to prove your citizenship. While walking/traveling
in Tanzania it is advisable to keep Copy of passport/Copy of Visa /Copy of Visa Page in
Passport/Copy of Yellow fever card
Visa Please note that if you are on work Visa. It is not necessary that you are allowed to travel all
the cities as visa mentions only few cities in Tanzania. If one has to travel different locations that
are not mentioned in your visa Special permission is required from Immigration department or
else you are likely to get arrested
Leave a copy of your passport. For extra backup, leave a copy of your passport at home or with
someone you trust. Consider making an electronic copy you can store in your email account as
well.
Register with embassy. If there’s a problem in the country, this will make it easier for your
government to contact you and get you to safety.
Pl take travel Insurance from reputed bank/Company in India. Keep copy of the same with your
closest relative/friend in India as well as in Tanzania
Register with Maharashtra Mandal and Indian Embassy
Money
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Look up the monetary conversion before you travel. Make sure you do your math before you
travel to get a sense of where the conversion rate is at.
Make sure your credit card will work in Tanzania and Transit countries
Luggage & packing:
One should pack his/her bag himself/herself as it helps once customs officer ask question about
things in your bag. Pack an extra set of clothes in your carry-on bag as in case you miss next
flight due to delay it will be useful
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To check a bag or not to check bag. Each airline has its own set of guidelines as to how many
bags can be checked or carried on for free and how much weight is allowed to carry. Make sure
to look up what your airline’s rules are to avoid any incremental fees.
Bring snacks. Bring small snacks as some time you may not like food served in Flight or during
transit restaurant. Particularly in case of Vegetarian.
List of things to carry
Accessories
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Slippers
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Sunglasses
Equipment
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Alarm clock
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Batteries for small electronics and cameras
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Camera (and film, if needed)
Electrical adapters and converters (consider packing as many battery-operated electronics
as possible, as converters can be expensive to buy and heavy to carry)
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Chargers for cell phone, camera, video camera, and laptop
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Hair dryer (if your hotel doesn’t supply one)
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Headphones
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Tripod
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Video camera
Health and Beauty Items
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Antibacterial wipes
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Body lotion
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Contact lens solution
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Comb and brush
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Deodorant
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Extra contact lenses and glasses, if needed
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Face cleanser
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First aid kit, including gas-relief tablets, antacid, antidiarrheal medicine, antihistamine for
allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, non-aspirin pain
reliever, thermometer in a hard case
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Floss
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Insect repellant
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Lip balm (choose one with SPF 15)
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Personal-hygiene items
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Prescriptions
Razors
Shampoo and conditioner
Shaving gel
Soap
Sunscreen (at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15 or more)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Travel-sized detergent
Miscellaneous
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Addresses of friends and family
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ATM cards
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Credit cards (credit card companies give some of the best exchange rates available)
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Driver’s license
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Contact information
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Guidebooks
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Health-insurance card (check to see if your health-care provider has an overseas partner,
and consider locating a medical facility near your hotel in case of emergency)
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Healthy snacks (chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts and pretzels, and string
cheese)
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Maps and directions
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Money belt
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Money conversion chart
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Passport
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Photocopies of passport (make a few copies to have on hand in case of emergency)
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Photograph of luggage contents in case of loss
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Printouts of reservations
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Translation dictionary
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Travel journal
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Travel pillow and blanket
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Vaccination certificate
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FAA-regulation plastic bags for stowing small liquid containers
Telephone code of Tanzania :+255 and for Dar Es Salaam - 22
Mobile service provider :Tigo, Airtel, Vodaphone , Zantel
India calling: All service provider have special discounted rates weekly package to call India and
USA which are quite cheaper than normal ISD calls
Time Difference : Tanzania is +3 GMT while India is +5.5 GMT That means India is 2.5 hours
ahead of Tanzania
House in Tanzania
Your company may arrange for your immediate stay of week in Lodge or hotel to allow you to
settle and find house. In some case Company itself arrange for house. There are several towns in
Tanzania Main are Dar Es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi, Morogoro, Matwara, Bukoba, Shingida etc
House rents are cheaper in other cities than Dar Es Salaam.Various types of residences are
available in Dar Es Salaam such as Paying guest range from 450 to 600 USD , Flats/Apartments
500 USD to 3000 USD, Big houses 1200 USD onwards depending on areas and facility. Rental
agreements are made and registered with due offices. All rents carry VAT of 18% so while
negotiating it should be clarified if Rent includes or excludes VAT. Many residential building
besides rent, charge extra for Parking/Fuel Charges for generator and maintenance charges,
Water(DAWASCO) charges. Green waste company collect 10000 TsH/month to collect
Garbage . Electricity(LUKU) works on prepaid meters. It'd cards need to get refilled at LUKU
Refilling station which are many in numbers
Main residential areas in Dar Es Salaam
a) Chang'ombe/Kurasini
To the south of the city centre beyond the port and the oil refineries lie Chang’ombe and
Kurasini, two spacious planned residential areas inhabited largely by civil servants.
b) Downtown
Loosely corresponding to the areas south of Samora Street and west of Maktaba Street, this is the
centre of business and tourism in Dar es Salaam. There are still a few old colonial and Asianstyle buildings in this part.
c) Kariakoo
This bustling commercial and residential area revolves around the busy Kariakoo market at its
centre, which is open from dawn to dusk seven days a week. This is the place to buy fresh fruit
and vegetables –
d) Kinondoni/Mwenge/Kawe
These down-market areas are strung out along the Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road and the New
Bagamoyo Road heading north. Kinondoni just north of Selander Bridge is closest to the city
centre and is the focus for a new joint .
e) Mbezi Beach
Mbezi Beach is a new area about 20 km north of the city centre between the New Bagamoyo
Road and the Indian Ocean. It is a popular alternative to the Msasani Peninsular for ex-pats and
rich Tanzanians,
f) Mchafukoge
Dominated by Dar es Salaam’s large Asian population, this mixed commercial and residential
area due east of Kariakoo feels slightly cut off from the rest of the city and the pace of life is
slower here.
g) Mikocheni
Mikocheni due west of Msasani is a slightly more downmarket but livelier alternative to the
Peninsula and the area of choice for ex-pats who are paying their own rent and middle and
upper-class Tanzanians.
h) Msasani Peninsula
Located just a few kilometres north of the city centre, the Msasani Peninsula is a popular choice
for diplomats and embassy staff, ex-pats whose accommodation is provided as part of their work
contract and government off...
i)Upanga
Upanga due north of the city centre looks inviting from a distance, but the area itself is
sprawling, unplanned and seems to lack any real identity. There is a higher population density
here.This area is preferred by Indians
Once you find a suitable house ,you will need helping hand to work at home. It is easy to find
local ladies commonly known as "DaDa" means sister in Swahili. They can be paid either
weekly or monthly . It is always advisable to take receipts of payments made to these "Dada" s
on their remuneration. It is found that in case any dispute they may say they are not paid and
complaint to Police. Some of the DADAs have learned to cook Indian food too. If trained well
they maintain house in very well condition
While coming to Dar Es Salaam with family it is not advisable to carry your jewelries or any
major valuable thing. Further one must come and stay as a bachelor for few months and call
family members once settled which may take upto 4 months. Most of these helping hands,
drivers live in far off areas of Dar Es Salaam and have to change two to three buses to come for
work. They spent good amount of part of their salaries in transport and many times have hand to
mouth situation. Hence many good Samaritans try to help them by taking share of education of
their children or medicine expenses. Even in offices to it is customary to help colleagues by
offering donations in case of ceremonies at home or even for funerals of relatives
Driving Licence :
You will have to submit copy Driving Lice in India ,two photograph, Identity proof , TIN no
and fees to designate Tanzania Revenue authorities
Shops
a) Groceries shops for Indian items
Jayesh, V.J., Ganesh, Badiani, Shreeji supermarket.
b) Shops open up to late evening
TEN by TEN, 14 Star Supermarket, Shreeji's
Supermarket, Quality Mall.
Banksa)Diamond Trust Bank
b) CRDB Bank
d)Bank of Baroda
e)State Bank Of India
c)Bank of India-
Hair Cutting Saloon for Gents. There are Several in each residential area.
Wholesale Market
a)Kitumbini market :
For toothpaste, Soap, Toiletries tc
b)Kariakoo.
Clothes, Electrical item, Car Accessories, Utilities, Food products.
Being very crowded are and the largest market in Tanzania, one
has to be careful from pick-pocketers and Tricksters
Golden Plaza -Central area in Town. Tanzania is famous for it's
blue stone .One that you have seen in Movie Titanic. Must buy for
wife or girlfriend as a symbol of Love
c)Jewelery/Gold Market :
d)Furniture:
Keko area
Food
Almost all types of food stuff, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables are available in the market
places. There are several supermarkets and shopping malls spread all over the city. You can get
every Indian variety like Pav Vada, Idali, Misal, Uttapas, Lassi, Buttermilk,Dosas, Kulfis,
Meetha Masala Paan etc.
Eating Out
Dar es Salaam has a variety of quality restaurants spread all over the town to cater to
everybody‟s taste in both Veg & Non vegetarian cuisine. Chinese, Hong Kong, French, Indian,
Pakistani, Continental, Malaysian, Thai and Italian food is easily available and the city has also
seen a growth in the number of fast food joints. Swahili delicacies are also worth trying at
Swahili joints to get a feel of the local culture. Dar Es Salaam has abundant sea food variety for
those who prefer and like it.
There are several Indian hotels in Dar Es Salaam and other cities too.
Indian hotels are
a)56 Bhog-2134780,
b)Alcove-2137444,
c) Angithi-0714067682,
d) Bandari Grill -2117050
e)Chowpaty-0712469546,
f)Delhi Darbar -0784202111,
g)Khana Khajana- 2771313 h) Nawabi Khana -0778111111
Tiffins
Many of the Expats working also prefer to order packed lunches boxes which are delivered to the
offices by various suppliers at a minimal and very economical charges. Here are few numbers
1) Chandrikaben
0713323312
2) Malatiben
0789072071
3) Falguniben
0682051490
4) Pannaben
0787747349
5) Kishnaben
0656363264
6) Bhavnaben
0688630050
Night life in Dar Es Salaam:
a)Casino : Las Vegas,2116512,Le Grande 0712310477,New Africa Casino: 2600380,Sea Cliff
Casino -0755777001,Palm beach Casino 0741222299
b)Bar: Q Bar 0653980745, SeaHorse -2601928, Onyx lounge -2117050-51, High Spirit 0756300733
Beach Restaurants:
a) Changani 0767233234, b) Kipepo -0713325157,c) Kunduchi -2650050,
d) Ras Kutani- 2124802, Sunrise - e) 28204802
Shopping Malls
a) Milimani City : Mwenge area around 30 minutes drive from town.
b) Quality Mall: On airport road,10 minutes drive from City center
c) Village Supermarket-Near Sea Cliff,Good European brands of food prduct
d) Nakumat: One at Milimani City and other at Namanga Signal 5 minutes from City center
e) Msasani Mall: Masaki area 20 minutes drive from city center good for clothes Gift items
f) Shoppers Plaza: Masaki area 20 minutes drive from city center
Cinema
a) Suncrest Cinemax in Quality Mall
b) Century Cinemax at Milimani City
c) Century Cinemax at Oysterbay -20 minutes drive from City Center
Open air restaurants :
a)Maratha Club, b) Upanga Club, c)Patel Samaj,d) Bawarchi e) Khana Khajana
Fish Market
Near Ferry Station. One can get the best variety of sea food, Huge Sea Shells , Corals, etc. Use
all your negotiation skills for best buy
Gifts worth carrying back to India on holidays:
Cashewnuts, Africafe, Macademia Nuts , Tanzanite gems –Tanzanite - Makonde woodkrafts,
Masai artefacts
Handicrafts Market.
a)Makonde Village in Mwenge is famous for its special wood carving.
b)TingaTinga Painting at Haile Salasie Road, Near Morogoro Store
c)Various Handicrafts: Sleepway market
Temples. Mosques:
Dar Es Salaam have many moques temples(Shiv, Balaji, Nav-Graha, Shrikrishna, Ram Seeta
Hanuman, Ganesha, Sai baba) in Kisutu area and one Gurudwara which has Langer every day
Cultural groups and Festivals
Maharashtra Mandal, Tarangini - Telugu Cultural association, Bongo Sangho-Bengali
Association, Kalamandalam-Kerala Population Association Tamil Sangaham. Each these
communities celebrate Indian festival sand conduct their own cultural program. Diwali and
Navratra/Garba/Independence day/Republic day/Christmas are celebrated at bigger level by all
communities. Ganesh Festival has also become major part of Dar Es Salaam Dar Es Salaam has
its own Chowpaty for Ganesh Immersion .
Outing in Tanzania
A) Short Picnics
i)Beaches
There are various beaches in Tanzania Sunrise beach/Kipepo Beach/South beach are major
attraction across the ferry .One can go to Jangwani beach resort, Kunduchi waterpark, White
Sand beach hotel , Mediteranno beach resort
ii) Zoo:
a)Dar Es Salaam Zoo across the Ferry or Kigamboni area
b) Tegeta Zoo one can have good experience to see various african animals as well as Birds in
these zoo
iii)Museums
Dar Es Salaam have several Museum. One of the major attraction in Dar Es Salaam Museum is
oldest man skull
iv)Islands: Beautiful Unhabited Island. You can carry your own food and get tent
a) Mbudya Island-Boat transfer from White Sand Hotel
b) Bongoyo Island - Boat transfer from Sleepway. One can take Glass bottom boat to go to
Island from Slipway which gives nice glimpses of aquatic life if sea is calm )
Tel no +255714534456 Mr Hassan- Glass boat)
v) Bagamoyo: It is aroud 60 Km drive from Dar Es Salam Serene beach & old ruins .Crocodile
Farm
vi)Nearest Safari Park Mikumi:
One can see many animals including Lions. It is just two days Picnic spot.Area 3230 SqKm. It is
300 Km from Dar Es Salaam. Nearest town Morogorro(100 KM)
vii)Udzungwa Forest Camp
Lush green spot at foothills of Udzungwa Mountain very close to Mikumi. 1990 SqKm Best time
to Visit June October.
B) Long Picnics
Tanzania have several National Parks such as
i)Arusha National Park: Area 137 SqKm Lies between Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro Best time
to Visit Dry Season July-March.Visit Momla Lakes,Mount Meru,Ngurudoto crater
ii)Tarangire National Park :Area 2600 SqKm -Open Grass Savanna with Baobab trees Best time
to Visit July -September (85 Km from Arusha).
iii)Lake Manyara National Park Area: 330 SQKm Land,200 SqKm Lake, Best time to Visit
July October for Animal & November for Birds ( 130 Km From Arusha) . Famous for tree
climbing lions
iv)Ngorongoro Craters : Largest Unbroken caldera of the world.. Area 8300 SqKM. (190 Km
from Arusha) One can visit Olduvai Gorge where human (hominid) footprints 3,600,000 years
have been preserved in volcanic rock
v)Serengeti National Park: Area 14763 SqKM It lies in high plateau between Ngorongoro
highlands -Kenya/Tanzania Border It has more than one Million widbeasts,200,000
Zebras,300,000 Thompson Gazells Best time to visit: Migration - December -July For Predators
June-October(335 KM from Arusha).See all big 7 - Buffalo , Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino,
Cheetah, Hunting dog
vi)Ruaha National Park: One of the Largest Park. Best time to Visit June-DEC. During rains i.e
March to May tracks are closed. (112 Km from Iringa - 2 Hours drive/or 10 to 12hours drive
from Dar Es Salaam).More than 10000 elephants
vii)Gombe National Park: Smallest park Area 52 SqKm. Visit to see Chimpanzees(16 KM by
boat from Kigoma) .Best time to visit Wet Season Feb- June .Dry season July to Dec good for
Photography
viii)Selous Game Reserve: Area 55000 SqKm Best time to Visit July to October(350KM - 7
hours drive from Dar Es Salaam
ix)Saadani Game Reserve ; Area 1000 SqKm -Best time to visit July -October. 38 Km from
Zanzibar or 130 Km from dar Es Salaam
x)Katavi National Park: Area 2253 SqKm Remote Unspoilt ,Best time to Visit May-October
.(550 Km from Mbeya or 390 Km from Kigoma)
C) Visit to Major Island; Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia
Zanzibar can be visited by Ferry or Flight. One can visit
Places in Zanzibar -Need at least 4 to 5 days
i)House of Wonder: Built in 1883 & supposed to be first building in Africa to have lights and
elevator
ii)Old Fort: Built by Oman king once used for detention of slaves
iii)Jozani Forest:Famous for Red colobus Monkey
iv)Northern Beaches: The best white sand beaches and crystall clear water
v)Prison Island: Famous for its huge century old tortoises
vi)Spices: Zanjbar is famous for it's spices and Biryani and special dish Zanzjibar Mix(version of
our Misal).It is worthwhile to visit spice garden and see plants that are producing spices
IMP Tel nos
a) Police Emergency 112 Dar es Salaam+255 22 2117362m Traffic Police +255 22 2111747
Arusha+255 27 2503641Moshi +255 27 2755055Zanzibar+255 24 2235669
b) Ambulances 112
AAR +255 754 760790 (Dar es Salaam) AAR +255 27 2701121 (Arusha)
c)Fire 112
d) Flying Doctor (AMREF) Emergency +254 20 315454 (Kenya) +254 20 600090 (Kenya)
First Air Responder Knight Support+255 22 2760087 (Dar es Salaam) +255 754 777100 (Dar es
Salaam)
e) Security Companies
Ultimate Security +255 713 123911 (Dar es Salaam)
f) Immigration
Dar es Salaam
+255 22 2118637
Arusha
+255 27 2503569
Moshi
+255 27 2751557
Hospitals
a)Aga Khan Casualty Department and Ambulance Service
Main: +255 22 211 5151 Fax: +255 22 211 5904 Other: +255 22 211 5153
Directions: Ocean Road. From the city center, take Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road and take the first
right onto Ufukoni Road, we are located on the right hand corner with Ocean Road.
b)Ebrahim Haji Health Centre
Main: +255 22 211 4995 Fax: +255 22 211 8877 Other: +255 22 211 4996
Other: +255 22 211 4997
Directions: Asia Street, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
c)IST Clinic
Main: +255 (0) 22 260 1308 Fax: +255 (0) 22 260 0127
Other: +255 (0) 22 260 1307 Other: + 255 (0) 784 78393
24 hours Dr 255 754 783393 (Dar es Salaam)
Directions: Follow Haile Selassie Road in the direction of the International School of
Tanganyika (IST). At the junction of Haile Selassie and Chole Rd., continue straight on Haile
Selassie Road passing the front entrance and car park of the IST School. Take the first left just
after the school onto Ruvu St. The IST Clinic can be found after approx. 200 m on the left hand
side. Ample guarded parking space is available in front of the IST Clinic.
d) SANITAS- Area: Dar Es Salaam
Main: +255 22 270 1410 Other: +255 688 863 035(Hotline) Other: +255 689 554 830
Directions: Dar Es Salaam Mikocheni Baraka Plaza – Level 2 (Above Woolworths) Old
Bagamoyo Rd.
Sanitas Medical Centre P.O. Box 38675 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
e) ENT (CCBRT) CONTACTS:Area: Dar Es Salaam
Main: +255 (0) 766 689 681 Other: +255 (0) 222 601 522
Other: +255 (0) 689 637 982
Directions : Dar Es Salaam P.O. Box: 23310 Physical Address: Msasani Area, Off Kimweri
Road. Msasani - Off Kimweri Ave. Look for large green CCBRT sign
Other Hospital Contacts
a)Selian Lutheran Hospital
+255 27 2509974 (Arusha)
b)Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
+255 27 2750748 (Moshi)
c)Fazal Memorial Hospital
+255 27 2646895 (Tanga)
d)Mnazi Mmoja Hospital
+255 24 2231071/+255 54 31071 (Zanzibar)
e)Government Hospitals
+255 65 3576. Mbeya, Tanzania
g)Hindu Mandal Hospital,
+255 51 110237/110428. Dar es Salaam
Schools
Tanzania offers various schooling opportunities up to secondary level in Tanzanian
NECTA,CBSC –India, IB & Cambridge syllabus as preferred. There are two Indian Schools CBSE affiliated and based in Dar. The quality of education is like any other overseas CBSE
School. The INDIAN SCHOOL , Dar Es Salaam (ISD)school session begins on 1st week of May
and ends in March. Normally there is transport provided by the school with some nominal fee
a)Indian School Dar Es Salaam (CBSE)Phone: +255775018280 (O), +255688888470
b) IST K-12 (International School of Tanganyika) Dar Es Salaam
Main: +255 (0) 22 215 1817 Fax: +255 (0) 22 215 2077 Other: +255 (0) 22 215 1818
Directions: Two campuses. The Elementary School campus is located off United Nations Blvd.
The Secondary School campus is located on Haile Selassie Rd. near the junction of Haile
Selassie and Chole Roads.
c) The Big 5 International School MBEZI BEACH, DAR ES SALAAM Main: 0766 936 833 Other: 0714 664 134 Other: 0788 403 097
d)International School Moshi - Main: +255 (0) 272 755 004 Fax: +255 (0) 255 272 752
Other: +255 (0) 272 755 005 Other: +255 (0) 272 751 850
e)International School Moshi - Arusha Campus
Location/Directions: From Arusha city center, take Sokoine Road towards the Arusha airport
and we are located a few kilometers after the airport on the right. Main: +255 (0) 27 250 5029
Fax: +255 (0) 27 250 5031Other: +255 (0) 27 250 5030
f)The International School of Zanzibar (ISZ) Zanzibar Directions The school is situated on
its own spacious campus, in the Mazizini area which is 5 minutes from the airport and 10
minutes from Stone Town. Main: +255 777 477 053Fax: +255 24 223 3691
HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA
DAR-ES-SALAAM
Address 82, Kinondoni Road, Kinondoni, P.O.Box 2684, Dar es Salaam.
Phones Country& Area Code 255-22]2669040/1
Consular 2669049 Fax 2669043, 2669050
E-mails General [email protected]
[email protected]/[email protected]
[email protected]/[email protected] Education and Scholarships
[email protected] /[email protected]
Working hours Monday - Friday : 0830-1700 hrs. (Lunch 1300-1330 hrs.)
Consular Hours
0900 - 1030 hrs [for submitting applications]
1600 - 1645 hrs [for delivery of visas, passports, etc.]
After Office Hours Telephone No. +255-783344850; +255-783344840
Consulate General of India, Zanzibar 8, Migombani, P.O.Box 871, Zanzibar
Phone : (24) 223-2711/0720 Fax: (24) 223-0001
Email: [email protected] www.cgizanzibar.org
Important Links
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Kivukoni Front, P.O. Box 9000, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Tel: +255-22-2111906/12,Fax: +255-22-2116600
Email: [email protected]: http://www.mfaic.go.tz/
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
P.O. Box 9223,Dar es salaam Tanzania Tel No: +255 - 22- 2119050+255 - 22- 2112036+255 22- 2112040 Fax: +255 - 22- 2119050E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.moha.go.tz/
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
P.O. Box 9111,Dar es Salaam TanzaniaTel: +255-22-2111174-6Fax: +255-22-2110326
EmailWebsite: http://www.mof.go.tz/
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND MARKETING,
P.O.Box 9503,Dar Es Salaam. Tel: +255-22-2127898/97,Fax: +255-22-2125832,
E -mail: [email protected]: http://www.mitm.go.tz/
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT,
Pamba Road, Tancot House,P.O.Box 9144, Dar es salaam-Tanzania.Tel: +255-21-37650-6
Fax: +255-22-2112751 / +255222136462
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.infrastructure.go.tz/
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
P. O. Box 9121Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Faxmile : 2113271Tel: +255-22-2120403, 2120412
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.moe.go.tz/
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE
P.O.Box:9083Tel: +255-22-2120261/7Fax: +255-22-2139951
Email: [email protected]: http://www.moh.go.tz/
TANZANIA INVESTMENT CENTRE (TIC)
Shaaban Robert StreetP.O. Box 938Dar es SalaamTanzania
Tel: (+255)-22-2116328 - 32 Fax: (+255)-22-2118253 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tic.co.tz/
BANK OF TANZANIA (BOT)
10 Mirambo StreetP.O. Box 2939 Dar-es-salaamTanzania
Tel: +255- 2110945-52/ 2110977-80 Fax:+255- 2113325
Email: [email protected]: http://www.bot-tz.org/
CRDB BANK PLCP.O. Box 268
Dar es salaam Tanzania Tel: +255-22-2117442-7Fax: +255-22-2113341
Email: [email protected]@crdbbank.com
Website: http://www.crdbbank.com/
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY (TRA)
P. O. Box 11491Dar es Salaam TanzaniaTel: + 255-22-211 9591-4
Fax: +255-22-212 4466 Hotlines: +255-22-213 7703,212 5504
Free Toll number: +255-786-800000, +255-713-800333
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tra.go.tz/
THE BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSING AGENCY (BRELA)
USHIRIKA(TFC) BUILDING,LUMUMBA STREET,
P.O. Box No:9393,Dar es Salaam, Tel No.: 2180141,2180113
Fax: 255-22-2180371E-mail Addresses : [email protected] / [email protected]
Website: http://www.brela-tz.org/
Useful Swahili
Greetings
Between peers: "Habari!" and the greeted answers, "Nzuri!".
Between peers: "Hujambo?" (Are you fine?) and the greeted answers, "Sijambo!" (I'm fine!)
Young to older: "Shikamoo!" (originally it meant "I touch your feet" as a sign of respect) and
the greeted answers, "Marahabaa!" (I acknowledge your respect!).
Personal Pronouns
English
Swahili
I
Mimi
We
Sisi
You (singular)
Wewe
You (plural)
nyinyi
He
Yeye
She
Yeye
They
Wao
Common Dialogues
Sentence/Phrase
Response
Habari!
(Hello!/Hi!)
Nzuri!
(Good!/Fine!)
Ninaitwa Charles. Wewe unaitwaje?
Ninaitwa Mary. Nimefurahi kukujua.
(My name is Charles. What's your name?) (My name is Mary. I'm pleased to know you.)
Ndio! Ninazungumza Kiswahili.
(Yes! I speak Swahili.)
Unazungumza Kiswahili?
(Do you speak Swahili?)
Kidogo tu!
(Just a little bit!)
Hapana! Sizungumzi Kiswahili. Ninazungumza
Kiingereza tu!
(No! I don't speak Swahili. I only speak
English!)
Ninatokea Japani. Nipo hapa kwa matembezi.
(I'm from Japan. I'm visiting here.)
Ninatokea Marekani. Wewe unatokea
wapi?
(I'm from the United States of America.
Where are you from?)
Kwaheri! Nimefurahi kukutana na wewe.
(Goodbye! I'm pleased to meet you.)
Ninatokea Uingereza. Nipo hapa kwa kazi.
(I'm from U.K. I'm here on business.)
Ninatokea Ujerumani. Nimekuja kujifunza
Kiswahili.
(I'm from Germany. I've come to learn Swahili.)
Karibu! Nimefurahi pia kukutana na wewe.
(Goodbye! I'm also pleased to meet you.)
Nitakunywa maji tu. Nina kiu sana!
(I'll just drink water. I'm very thirsty.)
Utapenda kunywa nini?
(What would you like to drink?)
Nitakunywa kahawa bila maziwa.
(I'll drink coffee without milk.)
Nitakunywa chai na maziwa na sukari kidogo.
(I'll drink tea with milk and little sugar.)
Nitakunywa soda. CocaCola, tafadhali.
(I'll drink soda. CocaCola, please.)
General Words and Phrases
English
Swahili
And
Na
Bad
Mbaya
Bicycle
Baiskeli
Bitter
Chungu
Car
Gari
Cold
Baridi
Danger
Hatari
Drink (noun)
Kinywaji
Drink (verb)
Kunywa
Eat
Kula
Excuse me!
Samahani!
Food
Chakula
Friend
Rafiki
Good
Nzuri
Goodbye!
Kwaheri!
Help me, please!
Nisaidie, tafadhali!
Here
Hapa
Hot
Moto
How?
Vipi?
I am angry.
Nimekasirika.
I am traveling.
Ninasafiri.
I am happy.
Nimefurahi.
I can speak Swahili.
Ninaweza kusema Kiswahili.
I can't speak Swahili.
Siwezi kusema Kiswahili.
I love you!
Ninakupenda!
Motorcycle
Pikipiki
No!
Hapana!
OK!
Sawa!
Please
Tafadhali
Sorry! (apologize)
Samahani!
Sorry! (sympathize)
Pole!
Sweet
Tamu
Thank you!
Asante!
Thank you very much!
Asante sana!
There
Pale
Very
Sana
Water
Maji
Welcome!
Karibu!
What?
Nini?
When?
Wakati gani?
Where?
Wapi?
Where are you going to?
Unakwenda wapi?
Which?
Ipi?
Yes!
Ndio!
after you
baada ya
after sometime
baada ya mwingine
Meet My Family
kukutana na familia yangu
Days of the Week
In Swahili, Saturday is the first day of the week. The sixth day of the week, Thursday, is mostly
pronounced as "Alkhamisi" to match the way it is pronounced in its Arabic origin. Thursday
and Friday both are of Arabic origin. They probably replaced the original Bantu names of those
days due to their special place in the Islamic religion. Note that in Arabic, "Alkhamis" means
the fifth day of the Arabic week while Thursday is actually the sixth day of the Swahili week!
Sort of we ended up with two fifth days of the week: "Jumatano" and "Alkhamisi"!
English
Swahili
Saturday
Jumamosi (literally: first day of the week)
Sunday
Jumapili (literally: second day of the week)
Monday
Jumatatu (literally: third day of the week)
Tuesday
Jumanne (literally: fourth day of the week)
Wednesday
Jumatano (literally: fifth day of the week)
Thursday
Alhamisi (Arabic: fifth day of the week)
Friday
Ijumaa (Arabic: the day of congregational prayer)
Numbers
English
Swahili
English
Swahili
1
Moja
40
Arubaini
2
Mbili
50
Hamsini
3
Tatu
55
Hamsini na tano
4
Nne
60
Sitini
5
Tano
70
Sabini
6
Sita
80
Thamanini
7
Saba
90
Tisini
8
Nane
100
Mia
9
Tisa
136
Mia moja thalathini na
sita
10
Kumi
999
Mia tisa tisini na tisa
11
Kumi na moja
1000
Elfu
12
Kumi na mbili
1997
Elfu moja mia tisa tisini
na saba
17
Kumi na saba
Half
Nusu
20
Ishirini
24
Ishirini na nne
30
Thalathini
Two and a half
Quarter
Mbili na nusu
Robo
Forty seven and three Arubaini na saba na robo
quarters
tatu
Time
In the Swahili culture the day starts at sunrise (unlike in the Arab world where the day starts at
sunset, and in the Western world where the day starts at midnight). Sunrise in East Africa,
being exactly at the Equator, happens every day at approximately 6:00 a.m. And for that
reason, 6:00 a.m. is "0:00 morning" Swahili time. By "Swahili time" I mean the time as spoken
in Swahili. So the hands of a watch or clock meant to read Swahili time would always point to
a number opposite to the number for the actual time as spoken in English. That is, the Swahili
time anywhere in the world (not just East Africa) is delayed by 6 hours. Therefore 7:00 a.m. is
"1:00 morning" (saa moja asubuhi) Swahili time; midnight is "6:00 night" (saa sita usiku)
Swahili time. 5:00 a.m. is "11:00 early morning" (saa kumi na moja alfajiri) Swahili time.
Note also that the Swahili time doesn't use "noon" as the reference as in a.m. (before noon) and
p.m. (after noon). The time is spoken using "alfajiri" which is the early morning time during
which the morning light has started to shine but the sun has not risen yet; "asubuhi" which is
the morning time between sunrise and a little before noon; "mchana" which is from around
noon to around 3:00 p.m.; "alasiri" which is from around 3:00 p.m. to sunset; "jioni" which is
the entire time period from around 3:00 p.m. up to a little before 7:00 p.m.; and "usiku" which
is the entire time period from around 7:00 p.m. to early morning.
English
Swahili
Time
Saa
Hour
Saa
Watch/Clock
Saa
Morning
Asubuhi
Evening
Jioni/Usiku
Afternoon
Mchana
Late afternoon
Alasiri/Jioni
Dusk
Magharibi
Night
Usiku
Late night
Usiku wa manane
Early morning
Alfajiri
What time is it?
Saa ngapi?
8 o'clock in the morning
Saa mbili kamili asubuhi
8 o'clock sharp
Saa mbili barabara
Noon
Saa sita mchana
4:25 p.m.
Saa kumi na dakika ishirini na tano alasiri
6:00 p.m.
Saa kumi na mbili kamili jioni
8:15 p.m.
Saa mbili na robo usiku
7:45 p.m.
Saa mbili kasorobo usiku
9:30 a.m.
Saa tatu unusu asubuhi(also:Saa tatu na nusu asubuhi)
Now
Sasa
Today
Leo
Yesterday
Jana
Tomorrow
Kesho
Day before yesterday
Juzi
Day after tomorrow
Kesho-kutwa
Day
Siku
Week
Wiki
Month
Mwezi
Year
Mwaka
Century
Karne
Animals
English
Baboon
Bird(s)
Buffalo
Cat
Cheetah
Chimpanzee
Cow/Ox
Deer
Dog
Donkey
Elephant
Giraffe
Goat
Hippopotamus
Hyena
Impala
Leopard
Lion
Monkey
Ostrich
Peacock
Pig
Python
Rhinoceros
Sheep
Snake
Warthog
Wild Boar
Wild Dog
Zebra
Swahili
Nyani
Ndege
Nyati
Paka
Duma
Sokwe
Ng'ombe
Paa
Mbwa
Punda
Tembo/Ndovu
Twiga
Mbuzi
Kiboko
Fisi
Swala
Chui
Simba
Kima
Mbuni
Tausi
Nguruwe
Chatu
Kifaru
Kondoo
Nyoka
Ngiri
Nguruwe-mwitu
Mbwa-mwitu
Punda-milia
BEST OF LUCK AND KARIBU
Nitin Bangale