Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities, Obtainable On Arrival For Some.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit
$5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging for services
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
111
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Cash Essential
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
Tipping Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Public.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Salama
sah-lah-mah
Goodbye
Tsalama
tsah-lah-mah
Please
Tafadhali
tah-fah-dhah-lee
Thank you
Asante
ah-sahn-teh
Sorry
Pole
poh-leh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
oo-nah-zoon-gum-zah kee-in-geh-reh-zah
I don’t understand
Sielewi
see-eh-leh-wee
Can you speak slowly, please?
Unaweza kuzungumza polepole, tafadhali?
oo-nah-weh-zah koo-zoon-gum-zah poh-leh-poh-leh, tah-fah-dhah-lee
Can you help me, please?
Unaweza kunisaidia, tafadhali?
oo-nah-weh-zah koo-nee-sah-ee-dee-ah, tah-fah-dhah-lee
What does this mean?
Hii inamaanisha nini?
hee ee-nah-mah-nee-shah nee-nee