Living in Tanzania

Alt text
alt text
alt text
Alt text
Alt text
alt text
alt text
Alt text
alt text
Alt text
alt text
Alt text
Alt text
alt text
Alt text
Alt text
alt text
Alt text
Alt text
Alt text
Alt text
alt text
alt text
alt text
alt text

Welcome To Dar es Salaam

The moment your items make their way through baggage claim, you’ll walk out of the air-conditioned airport to a blast of hot air, you’ll hear the sounds of cars picking up passengers, of people debating how to get to their hotels, of the wind rustling through the palm trees in the distance. You and your family will hop into the chosen form of transportation and drive along the highway, too distracted by the sights around you to be able to absorb that this is your new home.

From here, you will probably be wondering - where will this car take us? What will our new home look like? What will the community be like? Where is the school campus and what will it be like? There are countless unknowns when moving to a new place, even if your family has done it before. Let's explore the country, the local culture, your new community and the limitless opportunities for a smooth transition a good school can offer. Let's explore how learning about the country, the local culture, your new community and discovering the limitless benefits of a good school can make the transition into your new home a seamless one.

alt text

Immerse Yourself In The Local Tanzanian Culture

One of the easiest ways to embrace your new city is to immerse yourself in the local culture. Learn at least some of the local language of Swahili. When you’re wandering into a store, say “hello” and “thank you” in this language as it will make you feel part of the community and will show the locals a great deal of respect.
A few helpful phrases include:
Karibu: Welcome
Habari/Habari yako: How are you?
Nzuri: Good (standard reply to how are you)
Asante: Thank you
Hapana: No
Ndio: Yes
Rafiki: Friend
Samahani: Sorry
alt text
alt text

About Tanzania

 According to the Tanzania Tourist Board, the nation has more wild animals and more surface water per square kilometer than any other country in Africa.
Before the move, there are a few things you need - or might want - to know.
Let’s start with a some facts:
Population: Close to 61 million people with Native Africans constituting 99% of the population
Seasons: From April to May, it’s the green, rainy season. From June until September, it’s the cold season. From October to March, it’s the hottest season. Finally, there is a short rain season from November to December.
Temperature: It’s usually hot in Tanzania with temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius (68 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit)
Language: Swahili and English
Currency: Tanzanian shilling,The US Dollar is widely used but may not be accepted in some establishments.
Politics: Tanzania is a multiparty democratic republic
Capital: The official capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, but Dar es Salaam is the commercial capital.
alt text

Facts about Dar es salaam

Population: 7 million estimated population
Largest city in Tanzania
Time zones: Eastern Africa Time (EAT), +3 hours of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Landmarks: St. Joseph’s Cathedral, White Father’s Mission House, the Botanical Gardens and the Old State House

Dar es Salaam is located in the eastern coastal region of the nation. Dar’s harbor is the main port in Tanzania, and therefore government offices have their base here. Diplomatic missions and non-governmental organizations also have a presence in the city.

There are many things you can do to immerse yourself in Tanzania’s culture: Try local foods, visit the markets, experience the food in restaurants and cook them in your home.