Eco-Friendly Tanzania:
No to Single-Use Plastic Bags
An eco-friendly Tanzania is saying no to single-use plastic bags. Travelers to the country are no longer allowed to bring plastic carrier bags effective June 1, 2019. Check-in area at points of entry confiscate plastic bags, with exception of Ziploc bags used to carry personal items, and may impose fines to travelers.
Northern Zone:
Tarangire National Park
Arusha National Park
Mkomazi National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park
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Western Zone:
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Saa Nane Islands National Park
Burigi-Chato National Park
Rubondo National Park
Gombe National Park
Mahale National Park
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Southern Zone:
Ruaha National Park
Katavi National Park
Kitulo National Park
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Eastern Zone:
Saadani National Park
Mikumi National Park
Udzungwa National Park
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Kilimanjaro National Park
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Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Walk
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REQUIRED:
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Valid passport (and photocopy of picture page)
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Visa (you may get upon arrival for $100 for US citizens and $50 for citizens of other countries
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A picture ID (e.g. driver’s license) other than passport
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Driving in the parks is allowed between 6 am and 6 pm only.
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The speed limit in the parks is 50km/h and 25km/h in the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Animals always have the right of way.
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Never feed animals. It will upset their diet and lead to an unnecessary dependence on people.
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