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General information
About Arusha
Arusha town is located between Latitude 03 o 16 ' S and 03 o 20 ' S and Longitude 36 o 37 ' E and 36 o 50 ' E; in Arusha region. Arusha Municipality is its administrative Unit. The town is situated at the foot of Mount Meru , the second highest mountain in Tanzania ,(5,000m high) next to mountain Kilimanjaro which is 75Km to the East. Arusha Town is the hub of the Northern tourist circuit comprising spectacular Tourist attractions such as Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Arusha and Kilimanjaro National Parks. An hour's flight takes you to the Spice Islands of Zanzibar. Furthermore, it intersects the Great North Road from Cape Town to Cairo. This is where the Arusha International Conference Centre and the headquarters of the East African Community are located.
Weather
The long rainy season lasts from late March through late May, and the short rainy season is during the months of November and December. Due to its altitude, temperatures in Arusha are moderate as per table below.
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Arusha, Tanzania
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Temperature (Fahrenheit)
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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High
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84
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84
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81
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77
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72
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70
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69
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72
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76
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80
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81
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81
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Low
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50
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51
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53
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57
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52
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48
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49
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48
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47
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51
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51
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50
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Temperature (Celsius)
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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High
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36
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37
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35
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33
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30
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27
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27
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28
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32
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34
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38
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35
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Low
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10
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8
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8
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11
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10
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7
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7
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7
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8
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9
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10
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10
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Precipitation
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Inches
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2.3
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3.3
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7.0
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14.5
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8.3
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1.3
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0.6
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0.8
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0.8
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1.4
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4.4
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4.0
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Centimeters
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5.0
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8.0
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17.0
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36.0
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21.0
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3.0
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1.0
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1.0
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2.0
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3.0
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11.0
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10.0
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Humidity
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Percent
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82
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84
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95
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95
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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94
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98
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91
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Time Zone
EAT (UTC+3)
Languages
Official: English and Swahili.
Currency
The unit of currency is the Tanzania Shilling (TShs.) which is divided into 100 cents. It comes in notes of 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 denominations and coins of 5,
10, 20, 50, and 100. Visitors can bring with them any amount of foreign currency but it is against the law to import or export Tanzania currency. Foreign currency in cash
or in traveler's checks may be exchanged at the commercial banks, authorized dealers, or at the bureau de change operating at the international airports, major towns and
border posts. In preparation for your journey, you may want to calculate the exchange rate from the U.S. dollar or Euro to local currencies. There are many websites that
offer a conversion engine. Currently the exchange rates are as follows:
1 USD = Tanzania shillings 1156
1 Pound Sterling = Tanzania shillings 2210
1 Euro = Tanzania shillings 1748
You can also check the Wall Street Journal for currency rate information.
http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic
http://www.xe.net/ucc
http://www.x-rates.com
Electricity
Electricity in Tanzania is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to Tanzania with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter.
Mobile Phone Companies
- Celtel Tanzania
- MIC Tanzania Limited (tiGO)
- Vodacom Tanzania (Sister company to Vodafone)
- Zantel
- Tanzania Telecommunication Company Ltd.
Banks
Below is a list of licensed banks operating in Tanzania. Please Note: Telephone and fax numbers may change without notice.
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S/N
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Name of Bank
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Title and Name of Chief Executive
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Telephone and Fax Numbers
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Physical Location of Head Office
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Branch Network
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1
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Standard Chartered Bank (T) Ltd
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Managing Director
H. Shah
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TEL:
255 22 2122125,
255 22 2122129,
255 22 2122140,
255 22 2122143
FAX:
255 22 2113770
255 22 2122157
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Shaaban Robert St/Garden Ave,
Dar es Salaam
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7
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2
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Stanbic Bank (T) Ltd
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Managing Director
Bashir Awale
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TEL:
255 22 2666430
255 22 2196400
FAX: 255 22 2666301
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Ohio Street,
Dar es Salaam
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5
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3
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Citibank (T) Ltd
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Managing Director
Omar Hafeez
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TEL:
255 22 2117575,
255 22 2117601
FAX:
255 22 2113910,
255 22 2117576
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Ali Hassin Mwinyi RD, Dar Es Salaam
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1
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4
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FBME Bank Ltd
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General Manager
Andrew B. Stephens
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TEL:
255 22 2126000
FAX:
255 22 2126006
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Samora Avenue,
Dar Es Salaam
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3
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5
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Bank
of Africa
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Managing Director
Kobena Andah
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TEL:
255 22 2110928,
255 22 2111229,
255 22 2110104
255 22 2114975
FAX:
255 22 2113740
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Kivukoni/Ohio Street, Dar Es Salaam
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3
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6
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Diamond Trust Bank (T) Ltd
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Country Manager
A. J. Smiles
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TEL:
255 22 2114888-92
FAX:
255 22 2114210,
255 22 2118953
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Jamhuri/India Street, Dar Es Salaam
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2
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7
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Exim Bank (T)Ltd
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Managing Director
S. M. J. Mwambenja
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TEL:
255 22 2113091/3
FAX:
255 22 2119737
255 22 2121791
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Samora Avenue,
Dar Es Salaam
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2
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8
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National
Bank of Commerce Ltd
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Managing Director,
C. P. De Vries
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TEL:
255 22 2113914,
255 22 2112082
255 22 2111803
FAX:
255 22 2112887
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City Drive RD,
Dar
Es Salaam
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40
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9
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National Microfinance Bank Ltd
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Managing Director
Ben Christiaanse
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TEL:
255 22 2118785,
255 22 2116925/9,
255 22 2116933,
255 22 2110900
FAX:
255 22 2114058
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Samora Avenue,
Dar Es Salaam
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108
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10
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CRDB Bank Ltd
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Managing Director
Dr. Charles Kimei
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TEL:
255 22 2117442-7
FAX: 255 22 2116714
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Azikiwe Street,
Dar Es Salaam
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22
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11
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The Peoples' Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
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Managing Director
Juma M. Amour
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TEL:
255 24 2231118,
255 24 2231120,
255 24 2133967
FAX: 255 24 2231121
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Stone-Town,
Zanzibar
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3
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12
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Akiba Commercial Bank Ltd
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Managing Director
John Lyale
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TEL:
255 22 2118340-4
FAX:
255 22 2114173
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Ally Hassan Mwinyi RD, Dar Es Salaam
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3
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13
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Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd
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Managing Director
Henry Bomani
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TEL:
255 22 2115386-8
255 22 2115390
FAX:
255 22 2115391
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Samora Ave/Ohio St, Dar Es
Salaam
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2
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14
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International Commercial Bank (T) Ltd
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Chief Executive Officer
Alex Lee Chong Pa
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TEL:
255 22 2110518,
255 22 2110538,
255 22 2110571,
255 22 2134990/1,
255 22 2136970
FAX:
255 22 2110196
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Upanga/Kisutu Street, Dar Es
Salaam
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2
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15
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Habib African Bank Ltd
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General Manager
M. A. Kazmi
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TEL:
255 22 2111107
FAX:
255 22 2111014
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India Street,
Dar Es Salaam
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1
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16
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Barclays Bank (T) Ltd
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Managing Director
Rished Bade
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Tel:
255 22 2129381,
255 22 2129758
Fax:
255 22 2129757
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Ohio Street,
Dar es salaam.
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2
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17
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African Banking Corporation (T) Ltd
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Managing Director
Israel Chasosa
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TEL:
255 22 2111990,
255 22 2112402,
255 22 2112778
Fax:
255 22 2112402
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Sukari House, Ohio
Street
Dar
es salaam.
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1
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18
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Commercial Bank
of Africa
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Managing Director
Nehemiah K. Mchechu
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Tel:
255 22 2130113
255 22 3130127
Fax: 255 22 2130116
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PPF House, Samora Avenue,
Dar es salaam
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1
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19
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CF Union Bank ltd
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Managing Director
Subramanian Gopallan
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Tel:
255 22 2117880
255 22 2110212
255 22 2118750
Fax:
255 22 2118750
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Indira Gandhi/Mosque Street,
Dares salaam
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1
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20
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Savings and Finance Commercial Bank Ltd
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Chief Executive Officer
Suranjan Ghosh
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Tel: 255 22 2118625/8
Fax: 255 22 2116733
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Mission St./ Samora Avenue
Dar es Salaam
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2
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21
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Azania Bancorp
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Chief Executive Officer
Charles Singili
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TEL:255 22 2117997/9
FAX:
255 22 2118010/11
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Samora Avenue
Dar-Es-Salaam
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1
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22
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Bank of Baroda (T) Ltd
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Managing Director
Umakant Bijapur
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Tel:
255 022 2124487
255 022 2124472
Fax:
255 022 2124457
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Ohio/Sokoine Drive, Dar-Es-Salaam
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1
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23
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Bank M (T) Ltd
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Managing Director
Sanjay Kumar
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Tel:
Fax:
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Ocean Road, Dar-Es-Salaam
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1
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24
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Access Bank Tanzania Ltd.
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Chief Executive Officer
David James
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Tel:
Fax:
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Bagamoyo Road,
Dar-Es-Salaam
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1
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Vaccinations
Mandatory Vaccinations for all travelers:
- Yellow Fever
Recommended Vaccinations for all travelers:
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Polio
- Meningococcus
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
All travelers should be up-to-date on tetanus-diphtheria, measles-mumps-rubella, and varicella immunizations.
http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinations/africa/tanzania.html
Safety & crime
Most visits to Tanzania are trouble-free. However, like in many big towns and cities around the world, incidents of crime are reported both on the mainland and the
islands. You should avoid walking alone, especially in isolated areas and on beaches, particularly (but not only) after dark. Do not make yourself an obvious target for
muggers and pickpockets. Do not carry cameras or large sums of cash in the streets or wear expensive-looking jewellery or watches. Be alert to the risk of thefts of
personal property from cars and taxis stationary in traffic; always drive with your doors locked and windows up.
National Emergency numbers
Numbers 112 or 999
Embassies and consulates
Europe
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Berlin,Germany. (Europe)
ESCHENALE 11
14050 BERLIN FRG
GERMANY
TEL: 49-30-30308000 GI
49-30-30308012 DI
Fax: 49-30-30308020
E-mail: tzberlin.habari@gmx.de
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Brussels,Belgium. (Europe)
363 Avenue Louise
11050 Brussels
Belgium
Tel.640 65 00
Fax: 32-2 6468024
E-mail: tanzania@skynet.be
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Geneva, Switzerland. (Europe)
47 AVENUE BLANC
CH 1201
GENEVA
SWITZERLAND
Tel.41-22-7318920/9
41-22-7323752
Fax: 41-22-7328255
E-mail:mission.tanzania@itu.ch
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London,United Kingdom. (Europe)
3 STRATFORD PLACE
LONDON W1C 1AS
TEL: 0207- 491-3026
0207 – 629-5690
FAX: 0207-629-8529
E-mail: tanzarep@tanzania-online.gov.uk
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Moscow,Russian. (Europe)
PYATNITSKAYA ULISTA 33
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
TEL: 00-7095-9519533
00-7095-9538221
00-7095-9530940
FAX: 00-7095-9530785
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Paris,France. (Europe)
13 AV,RAYMOND
75116 PARIS
FRANCE
33-1-53706366
33-1-53706369
D/L 33-1-53706372
Fax: 33-1-47550546
E-mail: ambatanzanie@wanadoo.fr
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Rome,Italy. (Europe)
VILLA TANZANIA
VIALE CORTINA D`AMPEZZO 185
00135 ROME
ITALY
TEL: 39-06 33485801
FAX: 39 06 33485828
39-06 33485821
Email: info@embassyoftanzania.it
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Stockholm,Sweden. (Europe)
WALLINGATAN 11,
BOX 7255
SE-11160,
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
TEL: 08-50320600
FAX;08-50320602
TEL:08-50320601
E-mail: mailbox@tanemb.se
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Asia
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Beijing,China. (Asia)
NO.8, LIANG MA HE NON LU
SAN LI TUN
CHAOYANG DISTRICT
BEIJING 100600
CHINA.
TEL.86-10- 65321408
86-10- 65325572
FAX: 86-10-65321695
E-mail: tzrep@tan.com.cn
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Tokyo,Japan. (Asia)
21-9 KAMIYONGA 4
CHOME, SETGAUA-KU
TOKYO 1580098
JAPAN.
Tel.81-3 34254531/3
FAX: 81-3 34257844
E-mail: tzrepjp@gol.com
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North
America
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Ottawa,Canada. (North America)
50 RANGE ROAD OTTAWA
ONTARIO KIN 8J4
CANADA.
TEL:1-613-2321509
1-613-2326792
FAX: 1-613-2325184
E-mail : tzottawa@synapse.net
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Washington DC, USA. (North America)
2139 R.ST N.W
WASHNGTON D.C
200008 USA
TEL:1-202-8841080
FAX:1-202-7977408
E-mail; balozi@tanzaniaembassy-us.org
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Middle
East
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Abu Dhabi,UAE. (Middle East)
56 AL-NASSER STREET
KHALIDIYA
P.O. BOX 43714
ABUDDHABI,UAE
TEL.971-2-660226
E-mail tarep@emirates.net.ae
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Middle East)
AL WOROUD AREA
EBN HEBT ALLAH ST.
P,O. BOX 94320
RIYADH 11693
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: 966-1 45 42 833
966-1- 2051541
966-1-2050310
966-1-4542833
FAX: 966-1-4549660
Email: tzriyad@deltasa.com
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Africa
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Maputo,Mozambique (Africa)
UJAMAA HOUSE
P.O. BOX 4515
MAPUTO,MOZAMBIQUE
TEL:254-1-490110/3
258-1-491165
FAX: 258-1-491228
258-1494782
E-mail : ujamaa@zebra.uem.m
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Nairobi,Kenya. (Africa
TAIFA ROAD,REINSUARANCE PLAZA
9TH & 10TH FLOOR,
P.O.BOX 47790
NAIROBI 00100
KENYA
TEL:005-20-311948
005-20-311950/312027
005-20-214280
FAX: 005-20-218269
E-MAIL :
tanzania@user.africaonline.co.ke
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Pretoria,South Africa, (Africa)
822 GEORGE AVENUE
BOX 56572
ARCADIA
PRETORIA,SOUTH AFRICA.
TEL: 027-12-3424371/97
027-12-3426378/9
027-12-3424562
FAX; 027-12-4304383
E-mail: tanzania@cis.co.za
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Abuja,Nigeria (Africa)
15, YEDSERAM STREET MAINTAMA
PMB 5125, WUSE
ABUJA-NIGERIA
Tel: 234-9-4132313
Fax; 234-9-4132314
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Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
(Africa)
BOLE KIFLE KETEMA KEBELE 03/05
HO.NO. 2213
BOX 1053 ADDIS ABABA
ETHIOPIA.
TEL.251-1-634353
Fax: 251-1-627882
E-mail-tz@telecom.net.et
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Bujumbura,Burundi. (Africa)
United Nations Road
855 Bujumbura
Burundi
257-248632/6
257-248633 HOC
Fax: 257-248637
E-Mail: tanzarep@usan-bu.net
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Cairo,Egypt. (Africa)
ANAS.IBN MALEK STREET,
MOHANDESSIN, GIZA
CAIRO-A.R.E
Tel: 202-3374155
202-3374286
Fax:202-3374155
E-mail: tanzarepcairo@infinity.com.eg
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Harare,Zimbabwe. (Africa)
UJAMAA HOUSE
23 BAINES HOUSE
BOX 4841
HARARE
ZIMBABWE.
Tel. 263-4-792714
263-4-792714/26
Fax: 263-4-792747
E-mail: tarep@icon.co.zw
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Kampala,Uganda.
(Africa)
Kampala,Uganda.
6 KAGERA ROAD
P.O.BOX 5750
KAMPALA,UGANDA
TEL:256-41-256272
256-41-342306
FAX: 256-41-343973
E-mail: tzrekla@imul.com
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Kigali,Rwanda. (Africa)
BOULEVAD DEL`UMUGANDA
TELECOM HOUSE
BLOCK C 2ND FLOOR
KIGALI, RWANDA
TEL: 250-505400
250-505401
FAX: 250-505403
E-mail: tanzarep@tanzarep.gov.rw
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Kinshansa,DRC (Africa)
142 BOUVELEVARD
30 JUIN
KINSHASA, DRC.
TEL: 243-814070077
243-817008701
FAX: 243-8808130
E-mail: amb.tanzanie@ic.cd
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Lilongwe,Malawi (Africa)
P.O BOX 922
CAPITAL CITY
LILONGWE 3,MALAWI.
TEL:265-1-770 150
265-1-775-038/035
FAX: 265-1-770-148
E-MAIL: tanzaniahighcomm@tz.lilongwe.mw
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Lusaka,Zambia. (Africa)
UJAMAA HOUSE
4200 UN AVENUE
BOX 31219
10101 LUSAKA,ZAMBIA
TEL: 260-1-2432224
FAX; 260-1254861
E-mail: tzreplsk@zamnet.zm
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