Most food in Tanzania is safe to eat, but be wary of ice in drinks and washed salads and fruits, and always ask where the water has come from.
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Most places will provide bottled or filtered water in your room or tent; this may be free or chargeable. Most food in Tanzania is safe to eat, but be wary of ice in drinks and washed salads and fruits, and always ask where the water has come from.
Safe eating while travelling in ZanzibarEnsure that all hot food is served piping hot rather than lukewarm. If something looks poorly prepared, especially meat or fish, it is better not to eat it. When it comes to street food, don't eat anything that might have been sat in the sun for too long.
It's important to remember to only drink bottled water and avoid ice cubes in drinks, as the tap water is not safe to drink. It's also a good idea to avoid raw or undercooked food, especially seafood, to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
Dress appropriately and respect Muslim cultural norms. Don't take your valuables to the beach. Lock your valuables in the hotel safe when you go out. Don't walk around alone after dark.
Zanzibar has made substantial progress in malaria control with vector control, improved diagnosis, and artemisinin-based combination therapy. Parasite prevalence in the population has remained around 1% but imported infections from mainland Tanzania contribute to sustained local transmission.
Recommendations. CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Tanzania take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip.
Avoid traveling to Zanzibar during the two rainy seasons–November and March to May. This is when NOT to visit Zanzibar. The main rainy season is from mid-March to May. The rains usually peak in April, so avoid visiting this month.
Tanzanians do not use their left hand when eating, or touching another person. Never eat with your left hand, hand something to another person with your left hand, or handshake with your left hand. Also, do not touch anything with your left hand, such as produce at the market.
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.
Visas. All British passport holders need a tourist or business visa to enter Tanzania. Tanzania has introduced an 'e-visas' system through which applications can be submitted and approved online in advance of travel. It is no longer possible to get a visa from the Tanzanian High Commission in London.