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Tanzania & Zanzibar Travel Vaccines & Health

Key Highlights: Serengeti migration, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro treks, Zanzibar beaches

Appointment Timing

Book clinic visits 6 to 8 weeks before departure to complete multi-dose courses (e.g. Rabies, Hep B).

Health Summary for UK Travellers

Classic safari and beach paradise with high malaria and tropical infection risk. Proper immunisations and malaria chemoprophylaxis are crucial for safe travel.

Yellow Fever Certificate Requirement

Zanzibar and Tanzania mainland legally require a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate from all travellers aged 1 year or older arriving from or transiting (>12h) through endemic nations (including Kenya).

Malaria Risk Advisory

Mosquito Prevention Required

Affected Areas: Throughout Tanzania mainland (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Selous) and Zanzibar archipelago below 1,800m.

High transmission risk. Prescription antimalarials (Atovaquone/Proguanil or Doxycycline) are strongly recommended for safari and Zanzibar beach holidays. Strict mosquito bite avoidance at dusk and dawn.

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High-Risk / Extended Itineraries

Consider for Specific Activities or Extended Stays

Recommended if trekking, visiting rural farming areas, handling animals, or staying with friends/relatives for more than 2 weeks.

Guidance source

NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro

Country guidance can change. Check the source and speak with a qualified travel-health professional before booking.

View Official NaTHNaC Country Page

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