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Tanzania Safety and security | Travel Advice

Tanzania Safety and security | Travel Advice

Tanzania is a safe country to travel in. Tanzanians are warm – hearted and generous people and are eager to help visitors get the most out of their stay. Hotels are safe and have watchmen. Tanzania is a politically stable, multi-democratic country. Of course, there are some precautions you should take as you begin your journey, just as there are concerns you should consider before any vacation or travel experience. Google is a great source for finding more specific information about any location you travel to, so when in doubt be sure to look there as well. Here, we’ve collected a few things to keep in mind in regards to safety as you travel to the eastern coast of Africa.

Safety and Security Travel Advice

Safaris & Tours

Tanzania is one of Africa’s top safari destinations. The wildlife viewing is out of this world and big cats are especially easy to see. All members of the Big Five can be found in various Tanzanian parks and reserves, and all five are present in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park.

Mountain Climbing

The most frequent expeditions are obviously to Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, but there are also other destinations such as the Crater Highlands. Trekking companies will happily put together an itinerary that suits your preferences and all other important details for your comfortability.

Beach Holidays

Unguja/Zanzibar Island, is the main island in the Tanzania. Stone Town, part of Zanzibar, is an old trade center, with mosques and winding lanes. The 1883 House of Wonders is a former sultan’s palace with a clock tower. The Old Fort now houses a cultural center and a stone amphitheater, The best beaches!

Tanzania Travel - Safety & Security FAQ

Yes, At present, Tanzania is a safer country to visit than Kenya. Some of Kenya’s struggles have to do with city-based crime, political violence, internally displaced peoples, and terrorism.

Things to know before going to Tanzania
  • Visas are necessary.
  • Malaria and other sicknesses are a real thing here.
  • Tanzania is safe to travel.
  • Weather can be tricky.
  • Proper clothes in Tanzania is a real deal.
  • You will get lost in Stone town.
  • You must tip your guide or driver.
  • Tanzania has several airports.

Yes! Tanzania has been rated numerous times as the safest African country to visit. Especially for solo female travellers. Though no country is 100% safe, Tanzania is one of the safer African countries.

Yes, it is safe to travel to Zanzibar Islands. This is one of the safest African destinations, even for solo female travellers. The Zanzibar Archipelago is part of Tanzania, which is one of the most stable African countries. Tanzania is ranked as the most peaceful country in East Africa, in fact.

YES! Dar is a safe city, compared to say Nairobi. You can safely walk about in the city centre and any crowded areas in the daytime – however do not wear any jewellery, expensive watches etc, and beware of pickpockets.

YES! Tanzania is a safe country to visit. It’s the safari capital of Africa and government ensures safety of foreign tourists is a priority. You’ll be safe in Tanzania as long as you travel in the care of a reputable tour operator and take the usual precautions to stay out of harm’s way and avoid falling ill.

YES! Serengeti National Park is safe to visit as long as you follow the rules and guidelines set out by park staff and your guide. Incidents with wildlife are extremely rare on safaris, especially when everyone is there to respectfully view animals in their natural habitats.

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