Cell phones in Tanzania

If you would like to stay connected while on safari or on Kilimanjaro (yes, cell phones work on the mountain), we recommend purchasing a local Celtel SIM card after arriving in Tanzania. International calling rates are reasonable at approximately USD 0.40/minute and you simply add credit to your phone to use it. There are no upfront costs other than the SIM card which is USD 1.50. To use a Celtel SIM card, you must have an unlocked, tri-band mobile phone.