Health and safety on a Tanzanian safari
1. Tanzania is a safe destination for travellers, and the northern…
Tanzania is a safe destination for travellers, and the northern parks especially so. The realistic risks are sunburn, dehydration and stomach upsets, not wildlife.
2. Drink filtered or bottled water only; we carry refillable supplies…
Drink filtered or bottled water only; we carry refillable supplies in every vehicle to avoid single-use plastic.
3. Take malaria prophylaxis and use repellent at dusk
Take malaria prophylaxis and use repellent at dusk. The Ngorongoro rim is high enough to be effectively malaria-free, but Eyasi and the parks are not.
4. Stay in the vehicle unless your guide says otherwise, never…
Stay in the vehicle unless your guide says otherwise, never stand up through the roof near predators, and follow camp escort rules after dark.
5. Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is a condition of…
Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is a condition of travel with us. Flying Doctors cover is inexpensive and worth adding.
Innocent, Founder & Lead Guide
Published 30 June 2025
