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Travel advisory · TanzaniaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Tanzania.The warnings cover only these areas: 10 km strip along the Mozambique border (Mtwara Region), 20 km strip along the Mozambique border (Mtwara Region), Islands and coastal area south of Kisiju, Mtwara Region, Tanzania–Mozambique border, Mtwara Region.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
Areas with warnings
  • 10 km strip along the Mozambique border (Mtwara Region) · avoid all travel · Canada, France
  • 20 km strip along the Mozambique border (Mtwara Region) · avoid non-essential travel · New Zealand, UK
  • Islands and coastal area south of Kisiju · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, New Zealand
  • Mtwara Region · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
  • Tanzania–Mozambique border, Mtwara Region · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Italy, US

Also named by one government: Kagera Region (France), Kigoma Region (France), Lindi Region (France), Mtwara Region between A19 highway and Mozambique border (Canada), Ruvuma Region (France)

GovernmentAdviceUpdatedRead the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)–Read the advice
United States (State Dept)Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)Oct 16, 2026Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)–Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)Besondere Vorsicht walten (Rest des Landes) (regional advisories)Oct 30, 2026Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)–Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)Vigilance renforcée (reste du pays) (regional advisories)–Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Tanzania

Tanzania is an East African country known for the Serengeti migration, Africa's highest mountain and the Zanzibar archipelago.

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Tanzania is an East African country on the Indian Ocean, in the African Great Lakes region. Its full name is the United Republic of Tanzania. Dodoma is the capital, and Dar es Salaam is the largest city, the main port and the commercial centre. Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 m, is Africa's highest mountain and rises in the north-east. The Serengeti plain hosts a yearly migration of white-bearded wildebeest, zebra and other antelopes.

Most visitors go to Zanzibar or the northern safari circuit, which includes Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Kilimanjaro. The Zanzibar archipelago lies just off the hot, humid eastern coast, and its Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The north has long rains from March to May and short rains from October to December, so June to September is the usual window for dry-season game viewing. Two weeks gives time for a safari and a few days on the islands.

Five things to know before Tanzania

  1. Apply for the e-Visa before you fly

    Most Western visitors need a tourist visa. Apply for the e-Visa on the official immigration portal before you fly; visas on arrival exist at main entry points. Check the fee for your passport on the portal. Tanzania e-Visa

  2. Buy Zanzibar's mandatory travel insurance

    All visitors to Zanzibar must buy inbound insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. Other policies are not accepted, and entry can be refused without it. Zanzibar

  3. Leave plastic bags at home

    Tanzania bans plastic bags, and you may be asked to hand them over when you land. Zip-lock bags for toiletries are allowed. UK travel advice

  4. Time the Serengeti for the migration

    Calving in the southern Serengeti peaks around January to February, and river crossings in the north usually run from about July to October. Serengeti

  5. Cover shoulders and knees in Zanzibar towns

    Zanzibar's authorities can fine visitors $700 or more for clothing they consider inappropriate in public. Keep beachwear for the beach.

Tanzania travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Zanzibar

Stone Town, beaches, the entry insurance and dress rules.

Read the guideSerengeti National Park

The migration month by month, camps and park fees.

Read the guideNgorongoro Crater

Crater game drives, descent times and where to stay on the rim.

Read the guideKilimanjaro National Park

Routes, climbing seasons, altitude and what the park requires.

Read the guideVisas and entry

e-Visa or visa on arrival, fees and yellow fever rules.

Read the guideTravel insurance

Cover for safaris and high-altitude trekking.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Tanzania

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Empakaai CraterSight · TanzaniaEmpakaai CraterIjumaa MosqueMosque · ZanzibarIjumaa MosquePeace Memorial MuseumMuseum · ZanzibarPeace Memorial MuseumZALA PARKZoo · Zanzibar ArchipelagoZALA PARK

Destinations in Tanzania

What a day costs in Tanzania

Per person, in TZS

Work out your trip
BudgetTZS 85,000a day≈ $32 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night
TZS 40,000
Food
TZS 30,000
Transport
TZS 5,000
Sights
TZS 10,000
Mid-rangeTZS 315,000a day≈ $120 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night
TZS 150,000
Food
TZS 90,000
Transport
TZS 25,000
Sights
TZS 50,000
ComfortTZS 830,000a day≈ $315 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night
TZS 350,000
Food
TZS 200,000
Transport
TZS 80,000
Sights
TZS 200,000
Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara NwosuA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

  • Rainy days
  • Best
  1. JanuaryRain18 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Calving season
  2. FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Calving, dry
  3. MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Rains start
  4. AprilRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Long rains
  5. MayPartly cloudy3 rainy daysHigh28°Low16°Long rains
  6. JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh28°Low15°Dry, cool
  7. JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh28°Low14°Dry, crossings
  8. AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh29°Low15°Dry, crossings
  9. SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low16°Dry, busy
  10. OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh32°Low18°Dry, warm
  11. NovemberClear5 rainy daysHigh32°Low19°Short rains
  12. DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh30°Low19°Short rains

Average daily high and low in Arusha, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Tanzania

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Tanzania

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Tuesday, November 3

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  1. Today34°22°27%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 34°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 27%.
  2. Wed34°21°2%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 34°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 2%.
  3. Thu35°20°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 35°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
  4. Fri35°19°0%Friday: Cloudy. High 35°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
  5. Sat35°19°0%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 35°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
  6. Sun36°20°2%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 36°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 2%.

Updated 11:46 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 2,635 TZS

TZS · Tanzanian Shilling

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Tanzania

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar
a group of women standing next to each otherJanuaryTimkatJan 19, 2027

Before you go to Tanzania

eSIM for TanzaniaData from the day you landRead the guideTravel insuranceMedical and evacuation coverRead the guideMoney in TanzaniaCash, cards and ATMsRead the guideVisas and entryRules for your passportRead the guide
Rules for Tanzania, checked
All non-resident visitors to Zanzibar must buy inbound travel insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation for stays up to 92 daysChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Read morePlastic bags are banned and may be taken from you on arrival; zip-lock bags are allowedChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Read moreCarry a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from a country with yellow fever transmission riskChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Read more

Tanzania FAQ

Do I need a visa for Tanzania?

Yes, for most Western passports. Apply for the e-Visa on the official immigration portal before travel, or get a visa on arrival at main entry points. Check the fee for your passport on the portal.

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?

June to October is dry and best for safaris, with river crossings in the northern Serengeti. January and February are good for calving in the south; April and May bring the long rains.

Do I need special insurance for Zanzibar?

Yes. Zanzibar requires inbound travel insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation for all visitors, and other policies are not accepted for entry.

How many days do I need for a Tanzania safari?

Five to seven days covers Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti from Arusha. Add four or five days on Zanzibar to finish at the beach.

How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro?

Most routes take six to eight days. Longer routes give more time to acclimatize and have higher summit success rates.

Do I need cash on safari in Tanzania?

Park fees are usually included in safari prices, but carry US dollars in newer notes for tips and extras. Cards work in larger lodges and in Arusha.

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