Money, SIM cards and staying connected
By Hadzabe Tribe African Safaris Team7 July 20255 min readTravel Tips
1. US dollars are widely accepted for park fees and lodges;…
US dollars are widely accepted for park fees and lodges; shillings are better for markets, tips and small purchases. Bring notes dated 2009 or later.
2. Cards work in Arusha and at larger lodges, often with…
Cards work in Arusha and at larger lodges, often with a fee. ATMs are reliable in Arusha and Karatu, and effectively absent after that.
3. A local SIM from Vodacom or Airtel costs very little…
A local SIM from Vodacom or Airtel costs very little and gives usable data across Arusha, Karatu, Manyara and parts of the Serengeti.
4. Lodges have Wi-Fi in public areas; Ngorongoro rim and the…
Lodges have Wi-Fi in public areas; Ngorongoro rim and the deep Serengeti are patchy by design. Eyasi has intermittent signal.
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Hadzabe Tribe African Safaris Team
Published 7 July 2025
