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Do I need malaria tablets for Tanzania?

Malaria is a risk in Tanzania. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.



Yes, malaria tablets are strongly recommended for almost all travelers visiting Tanzania, as the country is considered a high-risk area for the disease. Malaria is endemic throughout most of Tanzania, including popular tourist destinations like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and the islands of Zanzibar. The risk is present year-round, though it can increase during and after the rainy seasons. Because the most dangerous strain (Plasmodium falciparum) is prevalent, healthcare providers usually prescribe chemoprophylaxis such as Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone), Doxycycline, or Mefloquine. The choice of tablet depends on your medical history, the length of your stay, and potential side effects. In addition to taking tablets, you must practice "bite avoidance" by wearing long sleeves and trousers at dusk and dawn, using insect repellent with 20-50% DEET, and sleeping under a treated mosquito net. It is vital to consult a travel clinic at least 4 to 6 weeks before your departure to get the correct prescription and ensure you start the regimen before entering the malarial zone, as some medications require a "loading" period to be effective.

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Is Tanzania safe for tourists? Yes, it is! As one of Africa's leading safari agencies, the safety of Go2Africa's clients is our topmost priority. We would never recommend a place that we have not visited ourselves.

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Yes, it is safe to travel to the Zanzibar Islands. This is one of the safest African destinations, even for solo female travelers. The Zanzibar Archipelago is part of Tanzania, which is one of the most stable African countries. Tanzania is ranked as the most peaceful country in East Africa, in fact.

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