Guides

Straight, practical answers about buying, comparing prices and receiving goods in Tanzania — no jargon, and useful whether or not you ever message Kika.

• How to buy things online in Tanzania

  A practical guide to buying online in Tanzania: which marketplaces to use, how to buy from shops that have no website, how to check a price is fair, how to pay safely with M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas or Airtel Money, and how delivery works in Dar es Salaam and upcountry.

• How to pay safely when buying online in Tanzania

  How to pay for online purchases in Tanzania without getting defrauded: verifying a seller is real, when to use cash on delivery, mobile money safety with M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas and Airtel Money, the warning signs of a scam, and what to do if you have already paid.

• How to book SGR, ferry and bus tickets online in Tanzania

  A practical guide to booking travel tickets online in Tanzania: the SGR train, Azam Marine ferries to Zanzibar, Pemba and Tanga, long-distance buses and event tickets. What details to have ready, how to pay with mobile money, and how the ticket reaches you.

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