Swahili words:

The official language of Republic of Tanzania is Kiswahili (Swahili). But english and swahili both are widely spoken, you will be able to get along  quite well in major towns and tourist areas. These are samples of swahili basics that can get you started when you are on safari.

Basics:

Hello - Jambo or hujambo

Yes - Ndiyo

No - Hapana

Please - Tafadhali

Thank you (very much) - Asante (sana)

You are welcome - Karibu

Good-bye - Kwaheri

How are you? Habari gani?

Fine - Nzuri

Bad - Mbaya

Excuse me - Samahani
Money - Fedha
Toilet - Choo (Msala)

Tour - Utalii
Tourist - Mtalii
Tourists - Watalii
Tree - Mti
Trees - Miti

Journey - Safari
Driver - Dereva
Road - Njia
Car - Gari
Taxi - Teksi

Hostel - Hosteli

Shop - Duka

Father - Baba

Mother - Mama

Grandfather - Babu

Grandmother - Bibi

Brother - Kaka

Sister - Dada

Children - Watoto

Child - Mtoto (boy or girl)

Uncle - Mjomba

Aunt - Shangazi

Doctor - Daktari

Hospital - Hospitali

Teacher - Mwalimu

School - Shule

Church - Kanisa