Is it Safe to Visit Tanzania?
Tanzania? safety County to visit
I know you are wondering, You have a trip to Tanzania or you want to visit but you have second thoughts, you are going away from home miles away to a new country for some days with your family, friends or alone you have to think about your safety and assurance for your visit.
Nature Responsible Safari welcomes you to Tanzania a country located in East Africa. It is officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania and is a sovereign nation that shares borders with several other African countries, including Kenya to the north, Uganda to the north-west, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. To the east, Tanzania has a coastline along the Indian Ocean.
The largest city and economic center of Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, while Dodoma serves as the country’s political capital. Tanzania is known for its diverse landscapes, including the famous Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, and the Serengeti National Park, a renowned wildlife destination.
Tanzania has a rich cultural heritage with a mix of various ethnic groups, including the Chaga, Sukuma, and Zaramo people, among others. The official languages are Swahili and English, and the majority of the population practices Christianity or Islam. The country has a significant tourism industry due to its natural beauty and wildlife, which includes diverse species of animals and birds.
Safety?
Yes, Tanzania is safe and welcoming to all Travellers who wishes to visit. But when visiting to Tanzania like any other place in the world, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and take common-sense precautions to ensure your safety.
Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when visiting Tanzania:
Health Precautions: Ensure that you are up to date with necessary vaccinations and take precautions against diseases like malaria. It’s important to consult a travel clinic or your healthcare provider before your trip.
Crime: Petty crime, such as pickpocketing, can occur in tourist areas and crowded places. Keep an eye on your belongings, avoid displaying valuable items like expensive jewelry, and use a money belt or hidden pouch for important documents and cash.
Wildlife Safaris: If you’re planning to go on wildlife safaris, always follow the instructions of your guides and stay inside your vehicle when near wild animals. Wild animals can be dangerous, and it’s essential to respect their space.
Cultural Respect: Tanzania is a culturally diverse country with various ethnic groups and religions. Show respect for local customs, traditions, and beliefs.
Mostly make sure you have contact with the local person in Tanzania who can help you around in case you want to explore the cities on day is best to have a local person who can guide you mostly of Tanzania when they see travellers with locals they will not try to sell you things that you don’t want to buy it can save you time.
Walking in the evening?
Is it safe? Walking in the evening is safe but when you have a local person with you and make sure you don’t have any expensive stuff with you such as jewellery, alot of money or anything it might attract a thief to rob you.
For those who want to walk at night i don’t recommend it mostly from 9 pm is not great even most locals do not walk ata that time unless you have other means of transport like cars etc.
Using public transport?
Is it okay and Safe? Yes it is safe to share a public transport with the locals you just have to ask where can you get a public transport and where are you going and the fee of the transport. but make sure your belongings are with you most of public transport have this saying “ABIRIA CHUNGA MZIGO WAKO” means “PASSENGERS TAKE CARE OF YOUR BELONGINGS”.
Conclusively
Tanzania is safe but take precautions and also listen to your local guide make sure you take care of your things Tanzanian people are friendly and you will feel safe around them.