Tanzania has a pleasant,
tropical climate but has large regional climatic variations influenced by several factors, including altitude. The hottest and most humid part of the country is the coast. Other low-lying areas, such as the western and southern parks, are also hot but less humid. Kenya is located on the equator and has a pleasant tropical climate, but there are large regional climatic variations influenced by several factors, including altitude. Daytime temperatures in Kenya average between 20 ° C / 68 ° F and 28 ° C / 82 ° F, but it is warmer on the coast.
HT Agency Tours offers torches for nocturnal wildlife walks, a water bottle. Please bring camera film (and spare batteries), binoculars and a beach towel and swimwear. Lightweight walking bootshoes and trainers is recommended. Clothing should be lightweight, but a warm sweater or jacket is advisable as nights at altitude and under desert conditions can be very cold, even in summer and especially in July to September. Rainwear is highly recommended on all tours for the occasional shower. Warmer layers will be required during the winter months.
Tanzanian Visas can be purchased at the border at the cost of $100 USD for US citizens, and $50 USD for all other nationalities. Please Note: Visas must be paid in USD, and in cash. No bills can be older than 2006 as a local counterfeiting safeguard. A Single Entry Visa is valid for three months and can be used for multiple entries into Kenya and Tanzania. It is also required that you have your Yellow Fever certification handy upon crossing.
Kenya visa can be obtained simply by using the online application form. The cost of the Kenya visa is 50USD per person. The visa is sent by email as soon as it is approved. Kenyan government reopens borders to tourists and business travelers.
It is a condition of booking with HT Agency Tours that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the tour, including all optional activities.
Must
Your Insurance Policy must fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your home country. Please ensure your policy includes medical emergency helicopter evacuation in the event of illness or injury and covers the entire duration of your holiday. If you are trekking at altitude, please ensure that there is no upper altitude limit which may limit or exclude cover for your trip.
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Tanzania. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Tanzania: Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio and Shingles.
Yellow fever vaccination is a mandatory in Kenya
Some typical mainland Tanzanian foods include wali (rice), ugali (maize porridge), nyama choma (grilled meat), mshikaki (marinated beef), samaki (fish), pilau (rice mixed with a variety of spices), biriyani, and ndizi-nyama (plantains with meat). Kenyan breakfasts tend to be a fairly sparse meal compared to Western meals. Generally, most Kenyans start their day with Chai (Swahili word for tea), which is usually very milky and sweet. The chai is accompanied by a piece of bread (mkate in Swahili) and perhaps a piece of fruit. Ugali is undoubtedly the national food in Kenya. It looks like polenta (raw Italian cornmeal) and is on every Kenyan menu.
