Short answer: yes, Tanzania is one of the safer countries in Africa to visit. Tourism is the country's biggest industry, and the parks are well-managed and patrolled.
In the parks
The risk from wildlife is genuine but tiny if you follow your guide. Stay in the vehicle (or with your walking guide), don't walk between tents at night without an escort, listen to camp staff.
In cities and towns
Arusha and Moshi are safe to walk during the day. Don't flash valuables. Take licensed taxis at night. Zanzibar Stone Town is safe day and night in tourist areas.
On the road
Our drivers are full-time, salaried, vetted and trained in defensive driving. Tanzania's roads outside the parks are mixed quality — we avoid night driving.
Health
Malaria is present year-round (take prophylaxis). Yellow fever certificate required from infected areas. Tap water — bottled or filtered only.
Political stability
Tanzania has been politically stable for decades. There are no active conflict zones in any of the areas we travel.
What we do automatically
24/7 ground concierge on WhatsApp throughout your trip. Vehicles tracked. All staff vetted. International medical evacuation insurance offered.
