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How to reach Dar es Salaam Nowadays, many international airlines fly to Tanzania. There are two International Airports: the Kilimanjaro International Airport (near Arusha) and the Dar es Salaam International Airport. Kilwa, Mafia - If you wish to reach other fishing destinations, such as Kilwa Masoko or Mafia Island, a few charter flight companies provide this service from "Terminal 1" section (Dar es Salaam Airport) http://www.coastal.cc/flight_schedule.xls Please note that most of the charter company will fly only if there is a minimum booking of two passengers or if the value of two tickets is paid. A flight from Dar es Salaam to Kilwa should be on the average of 130 USD per person, one way, (airport taxes included). A flight from Dar es Salaam to Mafia Island should be on the average of 110 USD per person, one way, (plus 6000 TShs airport taxes). Following is the link of Coastal Aviation whihc covers most of the areas here in Tanzania with several scheduled flights or private charters. Where to Stay in Dar es Salaam In Dar es Salaam there is a wide variety of Hotels for any kind of taste and budget. If you are coming to Dar es Salaam for a fishing trip, most likely your point of departure will be the Slipway and most likely, your fishing trip will start at very early hours, in which case we suggest you to lodge at one of the closest Hotel, in order not to waste time to reach the docks. Suggested Hotels: Sea Cliff Hotel which has a stunning location on the sea shores. Coral Beach Hotel Golden Tulip and Slipway Hotel Taxi Using taxis is quite cheap in Dar es Salaam and quite safe. You should avoid taking unmarked cars or those which already have passengers. It is always wise to agree the fare before you start the journey. Several taxi drivers now have mobile phones. If you find one you like it is worth taking his number for the next trip and for calling him to come and pick you up General guideline to prices during normal working hours: From town centre to Airport 25 USD From town centre to Airport with a Shuttle from Travle Mate12 USD per person From town centre to Sea Cliff Hotel 6 USD From Sea Cliff to docks 4 USD One hour around town 15 USD One day hire 40 USD Visa, Vaccinations, Malaria Visa - To enter Tanzania you need a VISA except for some Commonwealth citizens. Check with the Tanzanian Embassy in your country or with a Tourist Agent. It is also possible to get your Visa at the Dar es Salaam Airport, but it will be a longer process. In which case, when desembarking, remember to go straight to the VISA counter. Vaccinations - You also need a yellow fever and cholera vaccination if you arrive from a country where these diseases are endemic.Check with your Embassy and/or local health office for more details. Malaria - Anti-malarial treatment should be followed, during and after your visit to Tanzania, especially if you visit the Coast. Good medical facilities are available in the major cities. It is possible to purchase locally a very good mosquito repellent "No Bite" in most of the commercial centers in Dar es Salaam. Average price 2.5 usd We reccomend also to sleep under a mosquito net and that you make use of mosquito repellents from 17hr00 onwards. Language Kiswahili is the official language, although English is widely spoken in commercial areas, such as Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Hotels. In remote areas, the majority of people will only speak Kiswahili or their tribal language. Climate Tanzania offers warm days and cool early mornings and evenings throughout most of the country. At altitude the temperatures are moderate or even cold. The Coast is often humid and tropical. Rainy Season - There are two primary rainy seasons: the long rains roughly from April to May and the short rains during November. Sea Weather The weather at sea is primarly dominated by two winds: the Kusi (Southern wind) and the Kaskazi (Northern wind) but of course also by the monsoons which occurs during the period of April/May February/March: Generally calm seas. Good period for overnight fishing, although these last two years February has been quite rough and stormy. April: Usually there is no swell, but it is the monsoons period, therefore lots of rains and storms passing through, usually carrying lots of wind and giving really hard times to all mariners. They usually last one hour and then the weather calms down again. May/June/July: Usually very rough! A big swell is usually running this time of the year, together with string winds. August/September: Rough, but some good calm days. October: The sea is starting to calm down and you will get a bit of everything: some good days and some others still quite bumpy. November: Calm seas. Best period for overnight fishing. December/January: Calm seas, but, for some unknown reason, during Christmas and New Year's Eve Holidays, there are usually passing storms with rough sea. Telephone, Fax, Internet Telephone, fax and some email services are available, though prone to difficulties. Telephone lines are extremely expensive here in Tanzania (over 3/4 USD per minute). Mobile Phones - There are three major providers which cover most towns in Tanzania. Mobile phone cards from each of them are available anywhere for a minimum of 5 USD We suggest you bring your Mobile phone and load it with a local telephone card/line. The area code for Tanzania is: +255 Internet - You can access internet through many internet cafes`. But this service will be available only in commercial areas, such as Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha and some hotels. The internet connection is not very good, and generally slow. The costs for one hour access are from 80 cents to 2 USD Most resorts, lodges and camps will have at least a radio link with their primary offices. In the major cities and on the Coast, international direct dialing may be available, thowgh a little costly. Money Dollars, Euros and other major currencies are freely exchangeable in Tanzanian shillings. Just remember that they do not accept the old 100 UD notes in most Bureau de Change and also most of the banks. Also remember that when changing dollars in the Bureau de Change, you will get a lower rate for the small notes of 1, 5, 10, 20 USD. Therefore we advise you to bring all your money in notes of 50 or 100 USD. Most major facilities accept major credit cards; Visa and Master Card are the most widely accepted in the major towns and tourist Hotels. In Dar es Salaam there are some banks that are provided with Bank Tellers, where you can withdraw your money with any major credit card. We do not suggest Travellers Cheque. Very few people will accept them for private payments. Driving Tanzanians drive on the left hand side of the road. It is recommended that you travel with an international driving license if you plan to drive in Tanzania. Drinking Water Hotels, camps and lodges should provide either bottled water, or filtered water for drinking. It is possible to purchase bottled water in any shop. Please do not drink the tap water. Clothing Informal, lightweight clothing is recommended. Mornings and evenings can be cool at altitude, so bring a sweater or cardigan. A hat and strong sun screen creams are highly recommended. On the Tanzanian coast, and in Zanzibar, ladies are expected to dress modestly in public. Nude or topless sunbathing is not only illegal, but also affects the sensibilities of the Muslim community. Time and Electricity GMT plus 3 hours. 220 / 240 volts AC. Plugs are the UK-type, round 2 pins or flat 3 pins. Remember to bring universal adaptors. Safety Precaution Common sense precautions should be taken at all times. Please check the travel advisories from the US State Department and the British Foreign Office. We don`t suggest you bring along your best jewelry. In any case we would suggest you to weare it only in Hotels or at private parties.

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Our Contact: fishing_tz@outlook.com All the Photograph in these web pages are covered by a coopyright fishing_tz@outlook.com Please note that: a) We are not a travel agency; b) We don't take any bookings; c) We don't make bookings of hotels, flights, etc.; The intention of this web site is to talk about us, our achievements, to share our experiences, our catches and our pictures with our large "fishing fanatics" community and to promote Sport Fishing in Tanzania, which is one of Jason's main objectives being the IGFA Representative for Tanzania since several years. so if you are planning a fishing trip to Tanzania and you need any help, we will be pleased to assist you if possible and to give you our best suggestions.