| The Tanzanian currency is the Shilling it cannot be | | | | once you start using your card in Tanzania.Visas |
| imported into the country and so it is necessary | | | | are available in advance from Tanzanian |
| to bring foreign currency with you on safari. US$ | | | | Embassies or they can be obtained on arrival at |
| Dollars are the best currency to take to Tanzania | | | | border posts or airports. There is a departure tax |
| with the Euro or GB Pounds coming in second and | | | | for Tanzania if you leave by air but this should be |
| third. US$ Dollars are bar far the safest option | | | | included in the price of your ticket.It can be |
| with larger notes US$50 and US$100 offering a | | | | expensive to fly into Kilimanjaro airport especially |
| better rate of exchange. The lower denominations | | | | in high season. It is usually a cheaper option to fly |
| are not popular with the US$1 being difficult to | | | | into Nairobi airport and transfer countries via the |
| get rid of except as a tip. If you intend to pay | | | | bus-shuttles that travel to Arusha via the |
| for a safari with cash then pay in large | | | | Namanga border post. At Nairobi airport purchase |
| dominations to avoid a possible penalty.Travellers | | | | a transit visa this costs US$20 and will last |
| checks are accepted by banks and bureaus, they | | | | between five and seven days. All visas obtained |
| attract a lower rate of exchange and can be a bit | | | | on arrival in Kenya and Tanzania must be paid in |
| of a hassle; it is better to keep them to a | | | | US Dollars and in cash. Have the correct amount |
| minimum or to avoid them totally. Credit cards | | | | ready. The Tanzania holiday visa costs vary |
| [Master and Visa] are more widely accepted now | | | | according to nationality.The shuttles are 25 seat |
| than they were in five years ago. However, if | | | | coaster buses that travel from Central Nairobi to |
| you wish to draw cash against a credit card then | | | | Arusha town and then off to Moshi Town which is |
| try to do this from the banks as many hotels | | | | nestled against Kilimanjaro.The shuttle bus |
| with change heavy commission for the privilege. | | | | companies are Riverside, Davanu, Bobbies and |
| More importantly let your bank know where and | | | | Impala. The price should be about US$ 25 per |
| when you travel otherwise you may hit problems | | | | person and an extra US$10 to Moshi. |