The information on this page is just a general guide and should not be used instead of a consultation with your travel doctor. The government organizations and travel clinics below are trusted resources for complete and up-to-date info about travelers' health in Tanzania.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are recommended; see websites below for more detailed immunization advice.
Malaria Risk
Malaria is high risk throughout the country, except in high-altitude areas over 2,000m/6,500ft (this includes the Ngorongoro Crater rim, Mt Kilimanjaro and parts of the Eastern Arc Mountains). Most safari parks are high-risk zones. The highest risk of transmission is in the rainy season from November to May. See the websites below for more detailed advice.
More Info
- Australia
www.travelclinic.com.au - Canada
travel.gc.ca - Ireland
www.tmb.ie - United Kingdom
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk - United States
wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel