Tanzania
Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa and one of the oldest known inhabited areas on Earth, with fossil remains dating back about two million years. A country of geographical extremes, Tanzania is home to the highest free-standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, and one of the world’s deepest lakes, Lake Tanganyika.
Tanzania’s climate is varied; temperatures in the highlands range between 10 and 20°C, while the rest of the country rarely drops below 20°C.
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Vaccination Recommendations/Requirements
Before you travel, make sure that you are up to date on all routine vaccines recommended for you based on your age and underlying risk profile.
These include:
- Chickenpox (Varicella): either previous disease or vaccination
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Hepatitis B
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR): travellers born during or after 1966 are recommended to have received two vaccinations previously
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Polio: per childhood schedule
- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Additional vaccines may be required or recommended for this destination. This will vary depending on your medical history, prior immunisations, length of travel, season of travel, itinerary and other relevant factors.
Insect Avoidance
In many countries, insects carry dangerous diseases. While mosquitoes pose the main risk to travellers, bites from sand flies, ticks, fleas and bedbugs can also transmit diseases. Ensure you are prepared and read up on our insect avoidance tips.
Safe Eating and Drinking Practices
One of the great pleasures of travel is sampling the local cuisine. However, contaminated food and beverages are a common cause of traveller’s diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal illnesses. Safe eating and drinking practices are essential in minimising your risk of contracting traveller’s diarrhoea.
Pre-travel Preparation Will Help Protect Your Health While You Are Away
Tanzania's geography brings unique challenges to travellers. Consult a travel doctor prior to departure to assess your risks in relation to your medical history and travel plans, as some diseases like meningitis have a peak season when the disease is more prevalent in parts of Tanzania. Our doctors prescribe appropriate vaccinations and medications that may minimise your risk of contracting potentially deadly diseases while you are away.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude illness, or acute mountain sickness (AMS), needs to be considered by the adventurous traveller planning to tackle Mt Kilimanjaro. Altitude illness affects many travellers visiting mountainous regions or undertaking high-altitude treks, in some cases with very serious consequences. Medication can be used to facilitate the process of acclimatisation to the rarefied atmosphere at high altitudes. Before your departure, it is important to discuss your specific risk with a doctor who understands the effects of high altitude travel.
Health Risks
The following diseases are known to occur in the area:
Disclaimer: The following information is intended as a guide only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
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