What can I bring back from Tanzania?


What can I bring back from Tanzania?

Here are some of the must-have souvenirs to pick up in Tanzania:
  • Handcrafted Leather Items. Tanzania has incredible handcrafted leather items at very reasonable prices. ...
  • Tanzanite. Obviously! ...
  • Kanga and Kitenge. ...
  • Wood Carvings and Sculptures. ...
  • Paintings. ...
  • Ceramic art and pottery. ...
  • Artefacts. ...
  • Stone Carvings.


Should I bring cash to Tanzania?

We recommend travelers to bring enough cash on your safari. At airports or in big cities like Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Moshi there are plenty of ATM's, but in smaller villages ATM's are rare.


What is the best thing to buy from Zanzibar?

3 Places for Shopping in Zanzibar
  • Spices. ...
  • Souvenirs. ...
  • Clothes. ...
  • Tropical fruits. ...
  • Paintings. ...
  • Seaweed Products. ...
  • Jewelry. ...
  • Handwoven baskets. Also known as 'Mkoba wa Ukili' by the locals, Handwoven baskets are made from the various palms which are woven together.


Can you bring spices from Zanzibar to USA?

Travelers entering the United States must declare all agricultural products on their U.S. Customs forms. U.S. agricultural inspectors will examine your items to be sure they meet entry requirements and do not harbor harmful foreign pests or diseases.


What is a popular souvenir from Tanzania?

Tanzanite Obviously! Tanzanite is a gemstone only found in Tanzania which makes it a unique souvenir for friends and family. It could be in rings, bracelets, earrings or whatever you want. It is cheaper in Arusha because that is where it is mined.


Why is Tanzania so expensive?

It has a higher population of wildlife and more diversity in national parks. Park fees are one of the main factors for the overall higher price, but note that park fees contribute towards rangers, environmental conservation throughout the country and anti-poaching campaigns to protect endangered wildlife.