Tanzania is most safe country to visit for safari although cautions is required. Tanzania shares boarder with a great number of countries; Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC. That said, you do need to take the usual precautions while travelling abroad. If you are unvaccinated you are at high risk of being infected and spread the virus of Covid 19 when travelling internationals. Regardless of the vaccination status
i. Stay informed about Covid 19 at your destination and destination you want to visit
ii. Use personal protective measures like wearing of masks, hand washing and ensure social distance
iii. Follow additional local public health measures when travelling
iv. Avoid non-essential travel
Avoid isolated areas, especially isolated stretches of beach. In cities and tourist areas, take a taxi during night for transport.
Tanzania is safe for safari because, it prevents diseases which occur and erupted in this country like Corona Viruses. Tanzania is fighting about Corona Viruses diseases in order to eradicate and grow the economy of the country.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, released National Standard Operating Procedures, for management of the COVID-19 threat. The comprehensive seven-page document detailed, the rules put in place to continue operations, while at the same time protecting visitors. Some of the items included in the procedures include:
• Thermal screening for arriving passengers
• All contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis
• Staff members must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when attending to guests and servicing guest areas
• Hand washing and sanitizing facilities must be provided to guests and staff
• Staff members should maintain a social distance from one another and from guests
1. Mawenzi Referral Hospital (Moshi)
2. Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (Moshi)
3. Mount Meru Referral Hospital (Arusha)
4. Selian Lutheran Hospital (Arusha)
5. FAME Medical Health Center (Karatu)
1. Monday through Friday – 9:00am to 3:30pm
2. Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am to 12:30pm
cost USD 100 per person for residents, non-residents and citizens (payable in local currency - 230,000 TZS via M-Pesa or deposited in cash at NMB or CRDB banks). Free of charge for licensed Tanzanian safari and mountain guides
It takes 72 hours the result to come out. The fastest results we have witnessed have been delivered in 52 hours, but since the certificate is a vital addition to travel documentation for some countries, we strongly recommend allowing 72 hours.
The Government of Tanzania has put certain safety measures in place, to help prevent the spread of corona virus through the tourism sector:
• All travelers in Tanzania safari are advised to wear a face mask that covers their mouth and nose (though this isn't mandatory).
• Everyone in Tanzania safari, is advised to sanitize their hands regularly – and properly!
• You are given a Health Surveillance Form to fill in on the airplane.
• Upon arrival in Tanzania, all travelers will have their temperature taken in the airport those with symptoms of the virus will be taken to a government-sanctioned hotel for 14-day quarantine (at your own expense).
• Clients can also anticipate temperature checks at their local hotel and at the gates.
We explain the Covid-19 protocols in place in Tanzania, as well as the precautions we take to keep you safe from the virus during your trip.
Just one month after corona virus was declared a global pandemic in 2020, Tanzania’s President John Magufuli announced that Tanzania was free of Covid-19. The country then abruptly stopped publishing official data on the number of corona virus cases. All travel restrictions were lifted.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, announced in April 2021 that, she will assemble a panel of experts to advise her on how deal with the spread of the corona virus. This is a complete reversal of the former President’s stance, on the existence of the virus.
“We cannot isolate our self as an island,” President Samia stated. “We cannot accept everything from abroad, but we also cannot reject everything.”
Guides, tour operators are required to take extra precautions when packing, transporting, and preparing food and equipment for travellers. Personal protective equipment will be worn by staff when interacting with guests. The number of staff who interact with guests and the frequency of those interactions will also be limited accordingly.
There should also a collection center in the Serengeti. The Seronera Covid-19 sample collection center allows clients to get tested while on a safari.
That all of the above mentioned locations are collection centers. The actual testing is conducted in the National Laboratory in Dar es Salaam. Swabs done after 11:30am are sent to National Laboratory the next day.
All travellers they should to bring their own protective face masks for every time in Tanzania. But it's a good idea to wear a face mask during your Tanzania safari, before and after the safari. Face masks aren't compulsory in Tanzania, but we do advise wearing them, in keeping with the recommendation set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Tanzanian authorities issued Standard Operating Procedures to help protect tourists traveling in the country and locals alike. One of the precautions that clients are required to undertake is wearing a mask when travelling in vehicles and when in public places.
A mask helps contain tiny droplets that come out of your mouth and/or nose when you talk, sneeze or cough. At the same time a mask may protect you from becoming infected by droplets from people around you who are affected by corona virus.
A neck gaiter is closed tube of fabric that is worn around the neck, face or head for warmth. It is typically made of lightweight, stretchy material such as thin wool or a synthetic wicking textile. Before the pandemic, the neck gaiter was already on the gear list as it offers protection against dust, wind and sun. It can also double as a face mask as a preventative measure against COVID-19.
Though a neck gaiter is probably the most comfortable and convenient face covering, it is also the least effective. The fabric is woven very loosely for breath-ability, which in turn makes it questionable for filtering airborne virus droplets.
Studies have found that wearing a neck gaiter actually resulted in more respiratory droplets because the material seemed to break down larger droplets into smaller particles In light of this new evidence, CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
Transmission of Corona virus Covid-19 through food, food packages or even food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for this illness.
There hasn’t been any evidence that the virus that causes Covid-19 can be spread through drinking water or use of pools or hot tubs, according to the CDC.
The virus can cause a range of symptoms, from ranging from mild illness to pneumonia. Symptoms of the disease are fever, cough, sore throat and headaches.
The most common symptoms of Covid-19 are dry cough, tiredness and fever. Some people may develop more severe forms of the disease, such as pneumonia.
Please don't organize any activities following your receipt of the test results as most airlines and immigration officials need to see that the results of your test were obtained within the last 72 hours and a further day's delay may mean that more than 72 hours has elapsed before you reach your home border
If you go and visit Tanzania, chances are you will have no negative experiences or incidents. However, it is a country where you should be vigilant and take all possible precaution measures in order to minimize the risk of something going wrong.
You are highly advised to take your reliable taxi driver instead of hailing one on the streets, and public transport is where the pickpockets and thieves accumulated.
There is a high threat to petty crime. Pickpockets are practically occur every day. You should be more careful when carrying your luggage’s and never carry your money in a purse or a pocket. Never carry all your money in the same place, and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
There is also a risk of getting mugged and violent crimes aren't really rare in Tanzania. Avoid traveling alone, especially during the night. It’s generally recommended not to resist armed attack.
Tanzania safari is also targeted for terrorist attacks. Even though there haven't been major terrorist attacks in its recent history, apart from the bombing of the United States embassy in 1998, it suffered many smaller incidents, and most of them are performed against local security forces
When it comes to scams, there is a high risk of getting scammed in Tanzania: children might try and fool you just to steal from you in the end, and others might try to distract you. There are also scammers impersonating officials or authorities and trying to extort money from you. Apart from that, double check your change and negotiate everything in advance.
Tanzania isn't exactly the safest place for a woman to be visiting alone. If you do, be sure to avoid remote streets, both during day and night, and do not flash your belongings or handle money in public. Stay out of the streets at night and be vigilant for any possible dangers at all times.