Dar Es Salaam is a great springboard to the following in Tanzania: the beaches of Zanzibar, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the safari in the Serengeti. Use Precision Air Services as the low cost carrier to fly between those destinations.
Dar es Salaam Photo: Ali Damji, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Date:
- October 1st – 10th. Valid for travel from September 20th – December 10th or January 10th, 2013 – March 10th, 2013. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable “advanced routing codes” and enter “tk+” on both the outbound and return field to search for only Turkish Airlines. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure.
Routing:
- IAD – IST (Istanbul) – DAR (Dar Es Salaam) – IST – IAD
Mileage:
- 17,190 miles or 5.8 cents per mile. Turkish Airlines is a partner with United Airlines and is a member of the Star Alliance, you will receive 100% mileage credit with United Airlines. 17,190 miles is enough for an one way domestic reward ticket — or up to $250 in value. Provide the Turkish Airlines checkin staff with your MileagePlus number to receive your miles.
Booking:
- Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on Turkish Airlines
Background Information:
Tanzania:
- Visa Requirements: US Citizens can get a visa on arrival for $100. A multi-entry option is available for the same price. So get that. In addition, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
- Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). $1USD = 1,575 TZS
Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:
- No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
- Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
- Get your taxes refunded when shopping
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