Tanzania Travel Health & Safety

Vaccinations, malaria precautions, water safety and travel insurance — the health basics for a safari trip.

Before you travel

We recommend visiting a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure to review recommended vaccinations for your specific route and personal health history. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Malaria precautions

Most of mainland Tanzania is a malaria risk area. Discuss antimalarial medication with your doctor or a travel clinic before you go, and combine it with practical prevention: insect repellent, covering up around dawn and dusk, and sleeping under the nets provided at camps and lodges.

Water and food

Stick to bottled or filtered water, including for brushing your teeth, and be cautious with ice and raw produce washed in tap water outside of established lodges and camps.

Travel insurance

A comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers medical treatment and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended for any safari — remote camps can be hours from the nearest hospital by road. We can point you to specialist providers if you need a recommendation.

While you're travelling

Tanzania is generally a safe destination for visitors who take normal precautions: follow your guide's instructions on game drives and walks, keep valuables secure, and stay within camp boundaries after dark unless accompanied. Our team is reachable throughout your trip if anything comes up.

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