Do they speak English in Tanzania?
English is widely spoken throughout Tanzania and especially in any area where there are tourists. Your safari guide will speak excellent English. Please let us know if you need a guide who speaks another language. Tanzania’s other national language is Swahili; most people speak Swahili and really appreciate when visitors make an effort to learn a few words. While trying to communicate with people please remember that English is most often the third language people learn and try to speak slowly so as to be understood. For the most part Tanzanians love communicating with foreign visitors. For a short list of common Swahili phrases click here.
