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As of 3rd May 2021, you must enter Tanzania with a PCR negative test. You are also required to get tested before departure. You may be subject to a quick test or quarantine if you are coming from a high-risk country. Airlines may also have requirements therefore, we recommend you check with the airline and country of origin to ensure you are up to date with everything you may need before arriving and departing from Tanzania. As of the 11th of August, The MoH has revised RT-PCR COVID Test to 50 USD instead of 100 USD, and Rapid Test shall now be free for travelers using ground borders/entry points. For travelers using airports, Rapid Test shall be charged at 10 USD instead of the 25 USD charged before. See Travel Advisory for all the important details..
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Tanzania Travel Advisory
Travel advisory july 31, 2023, tanzania - level 2: exercise increased caution.
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTI persons . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Reconsider Travel To:
- Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania due to the threat of terrorism.
Country Summary : Violent crime, such as assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and carjacking, is common. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crime.
Terrorist groups could attack in Tanzania with little or no warning, targeting embassies, police stations, mosques, and other places frequented by Westerners. Please see the additional information below regarding the increased threat of terrorism in Mtwara Region.
Members of the LGBTI community have been arrested, targeted, harassed, and/or charged with unrelated offenses. Individuals detained under suspicion of same-sex sexual conduct could be subject to forced anal examinations.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tanzania.
If you decide to travel to Tanzania:
- Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa and keep original documents in a secure location.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Do not leave your food or drink unattended.
- Stay alert in all locations, especially those frequented by Westerners.
- Avoid public displays of affection particularly between same-sex couples.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Tanzania.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania – Level 3: Reconsider Travel There have been reports of violence in Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania. Increased activity by extremists along the southern border has led to attacks against both government and civilian targets.
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Tanzania Travel Vaccines & Requirements
Tanzania is a country in eastern Africa, officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania. The national language is Swahili but there are over 100 different languages spoken. English is not commonly used, so travelers may want to learn some key phrases in Swahili in advance of their trip.
Tanzanian terrain varies greatly, with almost 40 percent of its land area dedicated to protected areas for the conservation of both wildlife and forest reserves. The climate is typically cool in the high mountainous regions in the north and hot and humid along the eastern shore. The hottest months are between November and February and the coldest, between May and August.
Some popular tourist attractions and destination locations include:
- Serengeti, Tarangire and Lake Manvara National Parks
- The Serengeti Migration of the wildebeest, which is listed among the seven natural wonders of Africa
- Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest mountain
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Gombe Stream National Park – the site of Jane Goodall’s studies of chimpanzee behavior
- Kalambo Falls – the second-highest waterfall in Africa
Recommended Vaccinations for Tanzania Travel
- Hepatitis A
- Malaria (pill form)
- Yellow Fever
*Rabies vaccination is typically only recommended for very high risk travelers given that it is completely preventable if medical attention is received within 7 – 10 days of an animal bite.
Travelers may also be advised to ensure they have received the routine vaccinations listed below. Some adults may need to receive a booster for some of these diseases:
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis)
Older adults or those with certain medical conditions may also want to ask about being vaccinated for shingles and/or pneumonia.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a travel medicine professional. Not all of the vaccines listed here will be necessary for every individual.
Talk to the experts at UH Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine & Global Health to determine how each member of your family can obtain maximum protection against illness, disease and injury while traveling, based on age, health, medical history and travel itinerary.
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Get Vaccinated Before You Travel
It’s important to plan ahead to get the shots required for all countries you and your family plan to visit.
Protect your child and family when traveling in the United States or abroad by:
- Getting the shots required for all countries you and your family plan to visit during your trip
- Making sure you and your family are up-to-date on all routine U.S. vaccines
- Staying informed about travel notices and alerts and how they can affect your family’s travel plans
Avoid getting sick or coming back home and spreading the disease to others.
Vaccinate at least a month before you travel
See your doctor when you start to plan your trip abroad. It’s important to do this well in advance.
- Your body needs time to build up immunity.
- You may need several weeks to get all the doses of the vaccine.
- Your primary doctor may not stock travel vaccines. Visit a travel medical clinic .
- You’ll need time to prepare for your pre-travel appointment .
- If the country you visit requires a yellow fever vaccine , only a limited number of clinics have the vaccine and will probably be some distance from where you live. You must get it at least 10 days before travel.
Find out which vaccines are recommended or required for the countries you plan to visit .
TIP : Save time by getting routine vaccines during the same doctor visit. Use the Vaccine Self-Assessment Tool and discuss the results with your doctor. It tells you which U.S. recommended vaccines you (19 years and older) or your child (birth – 18 years) might need.
Last-minute travelers
When traveling to another country be aware your doctor may not carry a travel vaccine and you may have to visit a medical clinic.
Many travel vaccines require multiple shots or take time to become fully effective. But some multiple-dose vaccines (like hepatitis A) can still give you partial protection after just one dose. Some can also be given on an “accelerated schedule,” meaning doses are given in a shorter period of time.
- Discover and learn about specific diseases that can affect you while traveling
- What to do if you get sick after traveling
- Vaccines & Immunizations
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All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6-11 months, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. In Tanzania poliovirus has been identified in the past year.
Official U.S. government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC Travelers' Health Branch provides updated travel information, notices, and vaccine requirements to inform international travelers and provide guidance to the clinicians who serve them.
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In view of this, the Government is updating the Travel Advisory No. 7 of 4TH May, 2021 to version No. 8, effective from 19TH September, 2021 to accommodate measures as follows: 1. All Authorities at Points of Entry should ensure adherence to infection preventive measures by travelers and staff including hand hygiene, physical distancing and ...
Yes. All travelers entering or transiting mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar are advised to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Travelers entering or transiting mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar are not required to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or test certificate unless required by their airline, transit destination, or final destination.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides additional information about recommended vaccines and medications for travelers going to Tanzania. The CDC notes there are reports that unless a traveler has a medical exemption letter from a physician, some immigration officials require evidence of the vaccine for entry in Tanzania ...
Travel Advisory As of 3rd May 2021, you must enter Tanzania with a PCR negative test. You are also required to get tested before departure. You may be subject to a quick test or quarantine if you are coming from a high-risk country. Airlines may also have requirements therefore, we recommend you check with the airline and country of origin to ...
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler's Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania - Level 3: Reconsider Travel There have been reports of violence in Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania.
Tanzania, located in eastern Africa, is home to conservation parks, Mount Kilimanjaro and Gombe Stream National Park - the site of Jane Goodall's studies of chimpanzee behavior. Visit the UH Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine & Global Health to get the proper travel health advice and international travel vaccines to have a fun and safe time in Tanzania.
Yellow Fever. Health recommendation: CDC does not recommend yellow fever vaccine for most travelers to Tanzania. However, you might consider this vaccine if you are staying a long time or will be heavily exposed to mosquitoes. Country entry requirement: The government of Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival if you ...
Health Information for Travelers to Tanzania, including Zanzibar - Traveler view | Travelers' Health | CDC ... You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in Tanzania. CDC recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani, P.O. Box 9123. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. +255 22 229-4000. [email protected]. https://tz.usembassy.gov.
Recommendations. Clinical Guidance for Healthcare providers Routine vaccines. ... for travelers to Tanzania. Yellow Fever - CDC Yellow Book; N o n - V a c c i n e- P rev en ta b l e D i s ea s es. Disease Name. Common ways the disease spreads. Advice Clinical Guidance for Healthcare Providers.
traveling to Tanzania. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get. vaccinated before traveling to Tanzania. Hepatitis B - CDC Yellow Book Dosing info - Hep B: Malaria. CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Tanzania take: prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you
Visit the CDC Travelers' Health Page for Tanzania. Check with your medical evacuation insurance on options should you fall ill while in Tanzania. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani, P.O. Box 9123 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania +255-22-229-4000 [email protected] https://tz.usembassy.gov/
For more health recommendations for international travel, visit the CDC Yellow Book. Every year, millions of US residents travel to countries where malaria is present. About 2,000 cases of malaria are diagnosed in the United States annually, mostly in returned travelers. Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa have the greatest risk of both getting ...
Protect your child and family when traveling in the United States or abroad by: Getting the shots required for all countries you and your family plan to visit during your trip. Making sure you and your family are up-to-date on all routine U.S. vaccines. Staying informed about travel notices and alerts and how they can affect your family's ...