Travel

Flight

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

Tanzania has three major international airports. To make your flight experience a lot more seamless, we recommend flying to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), which is the international airport of Dar es Salaam. There are several airline options for traveling to Dar es Salaam. Some of our favorites based on experience include: 1. Emirates (best airport for layovers) 2. Ethiopian Airlines (shortest travel time if choosing the 1 stop option) 3. Turkish Airlines (most affordable)

Travel Note

Tanzanian Visa

In order to travel to Tanzania, please ensure that you obtain a visa on your passport prior to arrival. You can apply for your visa online via the link below. Please note that you will need an unexpired passport to travel and you must have a minimum of six months validity from your last day in Tanzania or Zanzibar Island. If you have a passport from a visa-exempt country, please disregard this note. List of visa exempt countries: https://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/countries-which-are-not-required-to-apply-for-visa

Travel Note

Travel Vaccine & Advice

Depending on which country you're traveling from (and how long your layover is prior to arriving in Dar es Salaam), certain vaccines may be required. * Yellow Fever (YF) Vaccine: Required if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission (this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission). YF vaccine card will be needed to show as proof for entry. Malaria, dengue and chikungunya are all present in Tanzania. Make sure to bring mosquito repellents and antimalarials. Please consult your doctor on the best antimalarial medication to take for your trip as there are multiple drugs available i.e daily tablets & once a week pills (please note that alcohol cannot be consumed while taking antimalarial medication therefore if your planning on consuming alcohol while in Tanzania we recommend the once-a-week pills where alcohol can be consumed any day except for the day you plan to take your pill).

Travel Note

Antelope Safaris

Tanzania has so much culture and wildlife to offer! If you'd like to plan excursions or go on a safari after our wedding and don't know where to begin, you could reach out to one of the many travel and tour companies available in the country. Antelope Safaris is one of our favorites!

House Or Rental

Airbnbs in Dar es Salaam

This link shows you airbnbs in Dar es Salaam. *** Please note that the wedding will be held in the Mbezi Beach area - using the map on Airbnb will give you a better idea how far the property is to Mbezi Beach. *** When selecting an Airbnb we recommend you choosing a property that has at least 2+ reviews.

House Or Rental

Oasis Village and Club

This is where the Reception will be held. *** Please let Jonathan and Rosemary know if you would like to stay at one of the property’s villas as they can provide you with a discount** PRICE RANGE: $150 for a whole villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and kitchen.

Hotel

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

This this where the Ceremony will be held and is 10 minutes to the Reception venue. ‘ PRICE RANGE: $115-400/night with fees. (Cheaper on Booking.com) FEATURES: The resort is clean with beautiful beach, nice areas to stay and relax on the beach , ocean views from the room are spectacular The hotel is located on a street full of beach hotels.

Hotel

Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant

PRICE RANGE: $95-$245/night with fees (Cheaper on Booking.com) FEATURES: A charming boutique hotel that perfectly blends Swahili and Mediterranean cultures. Located by the beach and is 11 minutes to the Reception venue and 15 minutes to the Ceremony location.

Hotel

Hotel Slipway

PRICE RANGE: $140-$235 bed & breakfast per night FEATURES: Slipway is one of Jonathan and Rosemary’s favorite spot to relax after a long day under the African sun. The hotel is located at a shopping center in the posh Msasani peninsula, right on the Indian Ocean. It offers the best sunset in all of Dar es Salaam and a variety of restaurants to dine at. During the day, you could also rent a yacht and visit one of the nearby islands for a beach day. This Hotel is 30 minutes to the Ceremony venue and 25 minutes to the Reception venue.