TRC runs a daily service from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza on Lake Victoria and Kigoma on Lake Tanganyika with a restaurant car. Traffic drives on the left. Tanzania has a good network of tarmac and all-weather roads connecting all major towns. May. It is not advisable to drive at night because of wild animals, cattle and goats on the road. There are often petrol shortages and spare parts for vehicles can be hard to find.
Inexpensive buses connect most places.
Vehicles with drivers are also available. An International Driving Permit is required for car hire and must be endorsed by the police on arrival. Otherwise an International Driving Permit is recommended although it is not legally required. A temporary licence to drive is available from the police on presentation of a valid national driving licence. Buses and minibuses operate in Dar es Salaam on a flat-fare basis.