Steps for Traveling to Tanzania
Make a Plan
Get Your Passport and
eVisa
Buy Your Tickets
Start Packing
Health Information
Money Matters
Last Minute Tips
There are so many places to go and things to see. Check out some YouTube Videos to narrow down your search. The most popular gateway city is Arusha, which leads you to many Safari Adventures and to Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Mission TZ Team needs to decide which location they would like to visit. Babati vs. Mwanza. Bababati will be focusing on community evangelism, while Mwanza will focus on strengthening members of the church.
Contact Carey Samford to reserve your spot.
Limited space available for the 2025 trip.
Passports can take a while to obtain, apply early. For passport information please Click Here. You can obtain your (Tourist, Multi-Entry) eVisa prior to travel or obtain as you enter the country for $100. Make sure your passport doesn't expire in the next 6 months before you travel, and that it has one full page available for your Visa stamp. Mission TZ Team needs to Apply for eVisa
Tickets are going to be you biggest expense. Once in Country - Hotel, food and transportation will be much less.
Mission TZ Team - Your flight will be leaving from Dallas, TX on July 26th, 2025. You will then take multiple long flights and finally arrive in Arusha, TZ.
Mwanza travelers will take one more additional flight.
Information on what to wear and what to pack will be coming soon. Luggage has to be under 50 lbs. Yes, you weigh it before you go.
Read up on all the health information regarding Tanzania. Some travelers prefer to take Malaria prevention tablets and bring prescriptions for nausea or antibiotics, just in case. Currently no vaccines are required when traveling from the U.S.
CDC Recommendations. You can also call your primary doctor, local travel clinic, or health department for pre-travel advice, medications, or vaccinations.
Newer, crisp, cash bills, currency can be exchanged for Shillings in country for better rates. Not all places take credit cards, ATMs are limited. Notified your credit card company you will be traveling.
Check that you have your passport, printed eVisa, cash, medications, and Bible.
Everything else you can find in country, if needed.