When traveling to Tanzania it is recommended that you reach out to your physician or travel healthy service to figure out what vaccinations are recommended. Typically Hepatitis A+B, typhoid and diphtheria. Yellow fever vaccination is not required, however if you spend more than a few hours in another country that has yellow fever (specifically Kenya) you will need to provide proof of inoculation prior to entry in Tanzania.

While visas can be obtained on arrival in Tanzania for travelers from many countries, the process can be slow and if possible it is recommended to get your visa prior to traveling. This is the correct website to use if you would like to get your visa before you travel: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz. Note you will need to have your flight arrangements prior to applying for e-visa and it takes about 10 business days to process to plan ahead.

One of the most important things that we cannot emphasize is don’t overpack! We will be taking an internal flight on this safari. They have a strict luggage limit (15kg per person, including hand luggage). Soft bags are recommended over hard suitcases. Safari trucks aren’t huge – save space to move around. For a more comprehensive post on what to pack on safari, see below. We will be flying Regional Airlines if you want more information on their baggage limits please click this link: Regional Airlines Baggage Requirements

We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. First, travel insurance guarantees your trip if there are any unforeseen cancellations. While we are confident safari in Tanzania is safe, there is always the risk of unexpected medical emergencies. When that happens you want to be certain that you are covered for medical care in Tanzania and for repatriation back to your home country in the event of an accident and illness. It is generally advised to carry $100,000 USD coverage for medical care and $250,000 USD coverage for repatriation. I have used World Nomads.