Safari and island areas are well used to visitors; towns call for ordinary urban caution.
Tanzania receives well over a million visitors a year, and safari circuits and Zanzibar are used to tourists. Conditions change, so check your government’s travel advice before booking and ask us about your route.
Quick FactsExperienced guides and ranger support in the parks.
Petty theft in Dar es Salaam and Arusha; use trusted transport.
Generally relaxed; avoid isolated beaches at night.
Malaria prophylaxis and a yellow fever certificate as needed.
Stay in vehicles unless advised otherwise, and follow the guide’s rules around wildlife and camp. Tented camps usually escort guests after dark.
Keep valuables out of sight, avoid walking at night and use hotel-arranged taxis. On Zanzibar, ask your host about swimming conditions and tides.
Take malaria precautions; see vaccinations and malaria and health and safety.
Carry insurance with evacuation. Related reading: Tanzania facts.
Frequently Asked QuestionsGenerally yes, with normal precautions.
Yes for most visitors, with beach and night precautions.
Take normal city precautions.
Usually yes; ask your doctor.
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