Tanzania Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Both Lake Tanganyika and Lake Victoria have steamer services. The overnight service on Lake Victoria runs between the ports of Bukoba and Mwanza and takes 10 hours. The service on Lake Tanganyika runs between Kigoma in the extreme west of Tanzania and Mpulunga in Zambia at the south of the lake. On both, first class is in a two-berth cabin, second class in a four- or six- berth cabin, while third class is seating on deck.
Getting Around by Rail
Getting Around by Road
Bus: Inexpensive buses connect most places; for example, there are regular daily services from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, Morogoro and Moshi. Scandinavia Express (tel: (22) 218 4833; website: www.scandinaviagroup.com) is one of the more reliable and comfortable intercity operators. The buses are modern with air conditioning and onboard toilets, refreshments and movies.
Car hire: Self-drive car hire is available in major cities, although it can be expensive. Vehicles with drivers are also available. International car hire companies are represented in Dar es Salaam.
Regulations: In non-residential areas, speed limits are 120kph (75mph) and 60kph (35mph) in built up areas. It is compulsory to wear a seat belt and obligatory that all vehicles carry two red triangles to be placed 20m (66ft) in front and behind the vehicle in the event of a breakdown.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended although it is not legally required, and a valid national driving licence is accepted as long as it is in English.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Rail | |
| Arusha | 2.00 | 8.30 | - |
| Moshi | 1.25 | 8.00 | - |
| Morgoro | - | 2.00 | 6.30 |
| Mbeya | 11.00 | 21.00 |
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