July to September is the best time to visit Tanzania, as it is a long, dry season.
The overall average temperature in Tanzania during August ranges from 22°C (72°F) to 28°C (82°F). However, regional temperatures vary by quite a margin.
Along the coast and on islands like Zanzibar, daily highs average between 27°C (81°F) and 29°C (84°F).
Ensure that you have proper travel insurance cover in place to cater for any arising medical/ accident expenses. The Global Logistics Convention organizers are not liable to take
responsibility for any of the following:
- Travel Insurance costs, accidents, and bills for medical hospitalization incurred while attending
- the convention.
- Loss or damage of property while attending the convention.
- Damage claimed by third (3) parties as a result of negligence on the delegate’s part.
- Compensation in the event of death.
Additional information
- Booking and payment for accommodation is the delegate’s responsibility. However, we have provided accommodation info. With the best discounted rates. Please use the booking reference codes or the provided websites/links/emails when booking.
- We will provide transport for the Airport Transfers.
- Julius Nyerere International Airport is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania.
- It is located in the Kipawa ward of Ilala District in the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania.
- With 3 terminals, the airport caters for flights to destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
- It is named after Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the nation’s first president.
Banking
International banks operating in Tanzania
- NMB
- CRDB
- Exim Bank
- Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania (GT Bank)
- Standard Chartered Bank
- ABSA
- Stanbic Bank
- International Commercial Bank of China
- Citi Bank
- Bank of India
- NCBA
- Equity Bank
- KCB Bank
- Bank of Africa
Banking Hours
The banking hours are between:
- 0830 hours – 1600 hours, Monday to Friday
- 0900hours hours to 1200 hours on Saturdays
Currency
- The Tanzanian shilling (Swahili: Shilingi; code: TZS) is the currency of Tanzania.
Denominations
The coins in circulation are:
- TZS 50/=
- TZS 100/=
- TZS 200/=
- TZS 500/=
Exchange rates
- 1 USD = TZS 2,700
- 1 Euro = TZS 3,030
(rates are subject to change.)
The main mobile communication and internet providers in Tanzania are:
- Vodacom
- Tigo
- Airtel
- Zantel
- TTCL
- Halotel
- A driving license is required, and to rent a car, you will need an international driving permit.
- Driving is on the left-hand side of the road in mainly right-hand drive vehicles and main roads between towns are paved and maintained.
Dar es Salaam is a major city, thus, take precautionary measures as you would in any cosmopolitan city.
- Avoid walking late at night and take a taxi when necessary.
- Keep your travel documents out of sight or deposit them in the safety deposit
- boxes provided by the hotel.
- If you need to, only carry around small amounts of cash with you.