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Official Languages: Swahili, English

English Is Widely Used in Tourism, Government, and Higher Education, While Swahili Is the Everyday Language for Most Tanzanians. Visitors Can Usually Manage in English in Dar Es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar, and Safari Areas, Less Reliably in Small Towns and Villages

Mobile Network: 4G Reaches Most Cities, Towns, and Main Highways, with 2G and 3G as a Normal Fallback Elsewhere. Coverage Becomes Patchy or Disappears in Parts of National Parks, Mountain Routes, and Some Outer Islands, so Do Not Count on a Signal for the Whole of a Safari

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Roaming Is the Easiest Option for a Short Stay but Usually the Most Expensive per Megabyte. A Local SIM Gives the Lowest Data Prices and Solid Coverage If Your Phone Is Unlocked, Which Suits a Longer Trip or Wanting a Local Number. An eSIM Connects before You Land and Skips the Registration Counter, Though Allowance and Network Choice Vary by Plan. On Safari or the Outer Islands, Download Offline Maps in Advance Because Every Option Can Lose Signal Away from Towns

Cards Are Accepted in Many Hotels, Larger Restaurants, Supermarkets, and Safari or Tour Operators in Dar Es Salaam, Arusha, and the Main Tourist Areas, but Cash Is Still Important Away from Them. Small Shops, Local Transport, Markets, and Some Park Fees Commonly Prefer or Require Cash, so Carry Shillings or US Dollars in Good Condition

Tipping Is Common in Tourism but Not Mandatory Everywhere. Restaurants Sometimes Add a Service Charge, so Check the Bill First; If Not Included, around 5 to 10 Percent Is Appreciated for Good Service in Mid-Range or Higher-End Places. Safari Guides, Drivers, Porters, and Hotel Staff Often Expect Cash Tips, and Rounding Up Is Typical for Taxis Rather than a Formal Percentage

Plug Type: Type D and Type G

Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Usually Yes. Most Sockets Are Type D or Type G at 230 V, so a Visitor from North America or Most of Asia Needs an Adapter; European Visitors Need One for Type G Outlets. Check Your Plugs before You Travel