Preparing for a trip to Tanzania

• Make sure to keep extra copies of all important documents (vaccination certificates, passports, and driving licenses).
• Get all vaccines necessary for traveling to Tanzania.
• Inform your bank about your travel to ensure that you can use your credit card abroad. Keep your bank’s contact information in case your credit card is blocked or stolen.  
• Keep all your essentials in your hand luggage during travel. Avoid prohibited items (e.g., perfume, sprays, nail polish).
• Keep all your essentials, including warm layers, handy, in case your luggage arrival is delayed. It will be delivered to you at your hotel or the mountains if the tour has already commenced.

In Tanzania

Tanzania is a safe country, but you should still be careful. Don’t carry huge amounts of cash, expensive devices, e.g., laptops, or your documents on the streets. If you want to go out to explore the neighborhood, we’d recommend using registered taxis only. Here are some ways tourists can get robbed and some security tips you should be aware of:

• Carjacking is pretty common in Tanzania. Victims often get robbed by criminals who attack the vehicle and steal the victim’s valuables after taking them to remote areas. You can avoid this situation and be safe by ordering a registered taxi from the hotel you’re staying in or requesting our staff members at Afrilion Expeditions.
• Armed criminals can carjack your taxi during a traffic jam and steal your valuables. Make sure to request your taxi driver to take safe routes and avoid all high-risk zones. Additionally, keep the taxi windows closed and doors locked during the ride.
• Avoid arguing or getting into conflicts with the locals. In most cases, police will be on your side, but we’d recommend avoiding such situations altogether. You can call our staff members at Afrilion Expedition if you ever require any help.
• Avoid contacting locals. They aim to earn money by selling products at a higher sale price most of the time.
• In Tanzania, there are only a few authentic exchange offices to exchange money. Don’t be tricked by street vendors who claim to have exchange controls.