How safe is Tanzania?
Tanzania has enjoyed political stability since Independence in 1961. The U.S. Embassy bombing in Dar es Salaam was a terrorist attack directed against U.S. policy in the Middle East. There were a few incidents of robbery in 1998 from Somali bandits in northern Tanzania; however, the government stepped in quickly and there have been no Somali incidents since. In some of the larger towns robberies occur. Take the normal precautions for your own safety. Travel Advisories are available. Some of them, particularly those issued by the USA, seem paranoid to the locals.
Tanzania is a peaceful country. The people are very warm and friendly towards foreigners. We ensure you are placed in safe environment and you will be very well looked after while volunteering in Tanzania.However, it is essential to take simple precautions;• Do not carry your valuables around. • Take a copy of your passport and visas to carry with you. • Leave your passport, credit cards, debit cards and other valuables such as cameras and laptops at home and do not go out alone late at night. What immunizations/vaccines will I need? If you are travelling to/from a country where yellow fever is present you will need to take a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccinations are not mandatory but highly recommended vaccinations include: • Diphtheria and tetanus • Polio • Hepatitis A & B • Typhoid • Yellow fever • Rabies • Meningitis • Malaria • Cholera • Consult your doctor for more details. What about Malaria in Tanzania? Malaria is common in Tanzania.
Tanzania is a safe country, and you can relax while you are there. That being said, it’s still important to use common sense. You should be careful not to act like a tourist, for example, obviously looking at maps, wearing a camera, or flaunting expensive cloths, jewelry, or electronic devices. Be careful if traveling on buses, as petty theft is common. Ask for a receipt when you store your backpack or luggage. Do NOT carry your passport or any credit cards and cash that you will not need. Use only registered taxis. Do not walk into unknown areas by yourself at night. Always show a lot of respect of authoritarian figures, because though Tanzania is safe by African standard, the police are known to be corrupt in some cases. More about Travel Safety to Tanzania International travel does present risks, especially with the threat of international terrorism. The U.S. State Department has issued travel warnings and advisories in many countries for U.S. travelers. These travel advisories and
Tanzania is a safe country, and you can relax while you are there. That being said, it’s still important to use common sense. You should be careful not to “act like a tourist,” for example, obviously looking at maps, wearing a camera, or flaunting expensive cloths, jewelry, or electronic devices. . Be careful if traveling on buses, as petty theft is common. . Ask for a receipt when you store your backpack or luggage. . Do NOT carry your passport or any credit cards and cash that you will not need. . Use only registered taxis. . Do not walk into unknown areas by yourself at night. .Always show a lot of respect of authoritarian figures, because though Tanzania is safe by African standard, the police are known to be corrupt in some cases. More about Travel Safety to Tanzania International travel does present risks, especially with the threat of international terrorism. The U.S. State Department has issued travel warnings and advisories in many countries for U.S. travelers. These travel ad
