Question 1

What is the weather like in Tanzania in February?

Accepted Answer

Highs average 88°F and lows 79°F, with rain on about 12 of 28 days. Sunset lands around 6:45pm.

Question 2

Antimalarial prescription — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Talk to a travel clinic before you go. Not a product, a reminder.

Question 3

Travel insurance — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Ten days away from your own doctor and your own car insurance. Worth the quote.

Question 4

Download offline maps — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Download the offline map before you lose signal.

Question 5

Some cash in local currency — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Cards fail more often than you'd think. Carry TZS for markets and taxis.

Question 6

Passport valid past your dates — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Tanzania wants 6 months left on your passport past February. Check the expiry now, not at the airport.

Question 7

Vaccinations / travel clinic — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

CDC lists Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies for Tanzania. Talk to a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks out.

Question 8

Copies of your documents — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Photograph your passport, cards, and insurance. Email them to yourself. Ten seconds now saves a very bad afternoon.

Question 9

International driving permit — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Rental desks here ask for an International Driving Permit alongside your license. AAA issues them same day.

Question 10

They drive on the left — do I need to sort this for Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

They drive on the left. Give yourself the first hour on quiet roads.

What to pack for Tanzania in February

Essentials