Frequently Asked Question

Is Tanzania safe to travel?

“Is it safe to travel to Tanzania?” Our clients often ask us this question when they are looking for travel guidance to Tanzania. The short answer? Indeed! With over a million visitors annually, Tanzania is among the safest travel destinations in Africa. Safety is the top priority when travelling with Sunscape Safaris Ltd.’s travel specialists. Our private safaris with experienced, qualified guides guarantee your complete peace of mind and improve your Tanzanian experience.

The population of Tanzania is little above 60 million. One of Africa’s most ethnically diverse countries, around 125 different ethnic groups live in Tanzania, with more than 100 different languages spoken nationwide.

 

The Tanzanian people are well-known for their hospitality, often warmly welcoming tourists to experience their beautiful nature, wildlife and culture. Meeting the locals is one of the best ways to really learn more about a country and its culture and is well recommended on your Tanzania discovery!

Most international travellers will need a visa to travel to Tanzania. Your visa can be requested online through the official visa website from the Tanzanian government. Please note that this is the only official link for Tanzania visa applications.

It is also possible to get a tourist or business visa for a single entry on arrival at the main ports of entry to Tanzania. This visa for Tanzania is valid for three months. You may be asked to provide proof of your return journey, and costs are $50 per person, US Citizens $100 per person.

When arranging your trip to Tanzania with Sunscape Safaris Ltd, we guide you through every step of the visa and administration process.

Passports should have at least six months of validity after the final day of travel.

When it comes to embarking on your dream adventure to Tanzania, your safety is our top priority! That’s why we urge all travellers to ensure they have comprehensive travel insurance in place before setting off.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is only required for travellers one year of age and older coming from – or who are in airport transit for more than 12 hours within – a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

In addition to standard vaccinations such as MMR and TDP, the CDC and WHO recommend vaccinations for Tanzania, such as Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and typhoid. Yellow fever and rabies vaccinations are also recommended depending on the traveller’s activities. As of January 2023 there are no more COVID-19 restrictions in Tanzania, and vaccinations or PCR-tests are no longer necessary before traveling.

The local currency is the Tanzanian shilling, although dollars and euros are also accepted in most places in Tanzania.

Tanzanians speak more than 110 different languages. However, English and Swahili are the official languages. All of your Sunscape Safaris Ltd. hosts and guides will obviously speak English, but if you want to brush up on your Swahili before your trip, check out our list of the top 20 useful words!

Although English and Swahili are Tanzania’s official languages, practically everyone speaks Swahili. However, the vast majority of people in the tourism industry speak English.
Tanzanian travel is more than just a holiday. Many Tanzanian adventurers consider this to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To begin organising your own Tanzanian holiday or for comprehensive travel tips, get in touch with us!