Tanzania
is a very safe, secure and tourist friendly country. Tanzania has enjoyed
a remarkable period of stability and growth since independence back in
1961. The risk of crime is minimal and Tanzania is one of the safest countries
in Africa. There are currently no travel warnings issued on Tanzania by
the U.S. State Department. Kenya currently has a travel warning issued
and those travelers seeking to add a safari extension to Kenya are advised
to read the warning at http://travel.state.gov/. Travel Warnings are issued
when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country.
Regardless of the minimal crime risk in Tanzania, some precautions are recommended:
Wild Animals
Please be aware that our safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Please note that many safari lodges and camps are not fenced and that wildlife does move freely in and around these areas. Always follow the safety instructions from the lodge or camp's staff with regards to moving to and from your tent and while on game activities throughout your safari.
Please be especially cautions and informed when staying at a private camp or the smaller tented lodges. Please make sure that if you have small children with you, to not let them out of your sight or wander alone. There will be a security briefing at most tented lodges upon arrival but do not hesitate to voice your concerns to the staff or your guide. Many of the smaller tented lodges will escort you to and from your tent for dinner. Under no circumstances should you move to and from your tent/room during the night without being escorted. When staying at a private camp, you must not wander out of the campsite and you must always be escorted to and from your tent.
Travel Insurance
Your upcoming trip is a significant investment, which involves risks. For this reason, we strongly urge all clients to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance plan valid for the entire duration of their trip.
It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependants and traveling companions for the duration of their tour to Africa. This insurance should include coverage in respect of, but not limited to, the following eventualities: cancellation or curtailment of the safari, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, damage, theft or loss of personal baggage, money and goods.
Regardless of the minimal crime risk in Tanzania, some precautions are recommended:
- Leave your expensive jewelry and watches at home
- Keep all your valuables (passport, wallet, etc.) in a money belt that you can hide under your clothes
- Make copies of all documentation (passport, air itinerary, traveler checks etc.) and keep segregated from the originals
- Carry a few dollars for spending money in an accessible pocket rather than accessing your money belt when shopping
- The majority of the costs on safari are included in your package see your inclusions and exclusions section
- To be 100% safe, carry your wallet, money, traveler checks, etc. with you at all times. Do not leave these items in your room while out on game drives, eating at the lodge, etc.
Wild Animals
Please be aware that our safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Please note that many safari lodges and camps are not fenced and that wildlife does move freely in and around these areas. Always follow the safety instructions from the lodge or camp's staff with regards to moving to and from your tent and while on game activities throughout your safari.
Please be especially cautions and informed when staying at a private camp or the smaller tented lodges. Please make sure that if you have small children with you, to not let them out of your sight or wander alone. There will be a security briefing at most tented lodges upon arrival but do not hesitate to voice your concerns to the staff or your guide. Many of the smaller tented lodges will escort you to and from your tent for dinner. Under no circumstances should you move to and from your tent/room during the night without being escorted. When staying at a private camp, you must not wander out of the campsite and you must always be escorted to and from your tent.
Travel Insurance
Your upcoming trip is a significant investment, which involves risks. For this reason, we strongly urge all clients to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance plan valid for the entire duration of their trip.
It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependants and traveling companions for the duration of their tour to Africa. This insurance should include coverage in respect of, but not limited to, the following eventualities: cancellation or curtailment of the safari, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, damage, theft or loss of personal baggage, money and goods.