Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TShs) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of TShs10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of TShs200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 50, 10 and 5 cents.
Currency exchange
Money may be changed at banks, authorized dealers and bureaux de change. A receipt should be obtained and kept until departure.
Credit & debit cards
Major credit cards are accepted in larger hotels. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other facilities which may be available. Cash can be withdrawn from some ATMs using Visa or Mastercard.
Traveler’s cheques
May be cashed with authorized dealers or bureaux de change. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency restrictions
Import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival.
Note:
It is better to carry sufficient local currency when heading to a game drive, as you might not find an ATM or bank there and credit cards are not be accepted everywhere. Even if they did, they charge an extra 7% on the billed amount.
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