Tanzania Travel Risk Level

Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, health, unrest , arbitrary enforcement of laws , and targeting gay and lesbian individuals . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime happens in Tanzania. It includes assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and express kidnapping. Crime can happen at any time. It is more common in crowded urban areas and when people are not paying attention. Local law enforcement may be slow to help if a crime happens. Terrorism There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Tanzania. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Unrest Demonstrations can take place in response to political or economic issues. The Tanzanian government increases security presence around protests. This includes checkpoints and roadblocks. The Tanzanian government may limit or prohibit rallies or demonstrations. The government may shut down or limit internet, cell data, and phone service before, during, or after unrest. The Tanzanian government has used internet laws to punish people who share information perceived as criticizing the government. Health Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited, especially outside of the urban areas of Dar es Salaam and Arusha. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Arbitrary enforcement of local laws The Tanzanian government arbitrarily enforces its own laws and regulations. U.S. citizens have been detained or prevented from leaving the country for several weeks without criminal charges. The U.S. embassy cannot guarantee your release. Local authorities do not consistently report detentions of U.S. citizens to the U.S. embassy in a timely manner. Targeting of gay and lesbian individuals Same-sex relationships are illegal in Tanzania and carry severe penalties. Members of the gay and lesbian community have been arreste

Higher-risk regions — Level 3 (Reconsider Travel): Some areas of the country carry a higher risk than the country overall.

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania Tanzania FCDO advises against all but essential travel to any area within 20km of the Tanzanian border with the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique, due to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Higher-risk regions — Advise against all but essential travel: parts of Tanzania Tanzania FCDO advises against all but essential travel to any area within 20km of the Tanzanian border with the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique, due to attacks by groups linked…

France Diplomatie : vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).

Higher-risk regions — Travel formally advised against: (en rouge sur la carte) Bande frontalière avec le Mozambique et région de Mtwara Compte tenu du risque d’attaques terroristes et du risque d’enlèvements, la zone frontalière avec le Mozambique et la…

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.