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Tanzania: Need household goods-TZ:
Any expats relocating or having a sale? I need to purchase a gently used: electric range and refrigerator. Other goods may be needed as well. Please contact me thru this forum and I can provide u with a phone number. I live in Bagamoyo but can come to Dar.
Tanzania: Need household goods-TZ:
Any expats relocating or having a sale? I need to purchase a gently used: electric range and refrigerator. Other goods may be needed as well. Please contact me thru this forum and I can provide u with a phone number. I live in Bagamoyo but can come to Dar.
Tanzania: moving to dar:
$2500 USD can be more than enough or not enough depending on ur lifestyle. If you have enough capital to buy/build a house and vehicle outright then $2500 USD should be enough providing you don't have an expensive lifestyle. If you are have capital for investments, there are plenty of opportunities which can be another source of income for you.
If, however, you plan to rent as well as having expenses like several staff, expensive shopping habits, eating out etc... $2500 might not be enough.
I have found really nice places in Dar for $800 USD per month providing you don't want to live in OysterBay (you can get fully furnished places too). You can get a housegirl for as little as $20 USD per month with room and board and food can be a minimal cost if she cooks local food.
I guess it really all depends on what u are planning to do...
Let me know if you need any more info!
Uganda: moving to Kampala with a 15month baby:
I just recently moved to Tanzania with a 14 month old...although I had been there several times before for short stays, this one is for good!
I think Uganda and Tanzania are very similar so here is my advice:
In terms of health, I would not be too worried. I made sure to get all the requestite vaccinations before we came here including Yellow Fever. There has not been a case of Yellow Fever on the mainland for like 10 years and it is not a requirement for TZ but I got it anyways just to be sure. I could not get Typhoid but that is one that concerns me more as they still have active cases so when she is two, I plan to get it here.
My baby had no adverse reactions to any of the vaccinations and it has given me piece of mind.
I also have two other children: ages 7 and 5 and they were fully vaccinated.
We are taking antimalarials but only for 3 months since you cannot be on them long term. 3 months is a good amount of time for your body to get adjusted to the climate and for your immune system to build up tolerances. Malaria is usually only fatal in few cases where the person is otherwise healthy and usually only because they have not sought medical care fast enough. Most people who die from it are malnurished or otherwised immuno-compromised.
Our children and ourselves sleep with bednets and fans-both of which ward off mosquitoes and we go out at night only slathered with bug spray. We have very few mosquitoes in our house so that helps too.
For my baby, I have made sure to keep her out of the sun for the first few months-let her play outside in the shade and inside with the fans and of course, plenty of naps and water. It is tricky to find baby items in TZ, particularly ones that are not astronomically expensive so I brought a lot with me. Diapers are not that expensive and are readily available but both formula and baby wipes have been challenging. I switched my daughter over to plain milk in anticipation of the trip, which has helped but the wipes continue to be an issue. I just paid $40 US for 8 small pkgs of wipes.
So far, I have had no concerns but if you need any more advice, let me know!
Tanzania: sale:
Do u have anything left? I need a fridge, electric range, washing machine as well as household items and furniture.
Send me a private mssg if so!
Tanzania: 10 Tips for Living in Tanzania:
Ditto. Here are some more:
1. Prepare yourself before leaving. Be aware of the stages of culture shock and remember that you may have love-hate ups and downs before you settle in.
2. Be patient with yourself and with others. Life in Tanzania is different than in the West-don't expect things to happen quickly.
3. Establish a support group and/or network of friends who come from a similar upbringing or from your homeland. Having someone to share stories with is vital!
4. If you act like you belong, you are less of a target for personal property crimes. Learn Kiswahili, walk the streets as though you have been there forever and don't forget your cultural ettiquette. If people think you are from Tanzania, you won't be approached as much.
5. Don't hang a camera from your neck (do not display your wealth). That is just dumb and you are just asking for trouble.
6. Don't be offended when kids say 'give me money'. Often, its the only English they know. If you give them money, though, be prepared for them to continue to ask every single time you encounter them. They are many ways to help the children of Tanzania- get involved in an organization or other sustainable initiatives.
7. Don't be shy when it comes to bartering. It is a must have skill when living in Tanzania.
8. Bring an old wash board if you can. It is much easier than washing clothes by hand (if you cannot get a washing machine).
9. Be involved in Tanzanian life. Don't hide away in your house or compound; there are many things you can learn and discover by interacting with locals.
10. Feel the energy of where all life began!!
Tanzania: TO IANPUPPY:
Got your message but you did not send me your email address for a reply... please send me your email address so we can chat...
Tanzania: Home Schooling in Dar:
Where are you guys coming from? I looked into the home schooling option before deciding on private school. In my case, I was going to use to cirriculum outlined in our schools in Canada and was able to submit projects etc... online to achieve formal completion of each grade level. That way, my children would also be recognized as having Canadian schooling.
I think I have decided to send them to school there, though, not only because I plan on working but also because I wanted them to make friends and be more involved with the local culture and community.
Tanzania: Dance Classes:
Wondering if anyone knew of a good dance school in Dar es Salaam. My children are currently enrolled in an academy here in Canada that teaches ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. I am looking for something similar in Dar es Salaam for the upcoming school year (August 2010 onwards). If anyone knows of any please send me an email-thanks!
Tanzania: Connections:
Hello Everyone:
Just hoping to develop a social network of expats living in Dar es Salaam or nearby. My husband and I are moving there in May-I have been there many times and my husband is from there. Any info. you could pass along about jobs for myself (I am a Manager in Public Relations/Sales/Marketing for a Canadian NPO), schools (we are considering Haven of Peace but also some private schools in Bagamoyo) and anything else, it would be very much appreciated.
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