Is Tanzania a good place to live?

Although generally considered safer than many other African countries, crime rates in Tanzania are unfortunately on the rise, especially in Dar es Salaam. Expats should rent a house or apartment in a gated compound with 24-hour security guards and an alarm system, as robberies are common.



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However, generally speaking, yes, Tanzanians are friendly. Tanzanians typically extend a warm welcome to visitors and are highly courteous and helpful to them. This is mostly because Tanzanians have a strong feeling of national pride. It is also a result of Tanzania's enormous ethnic diversity.

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It has a higher population of wildlife and more diversity in national parks. Park fees are one of the main factors for the overall higher price, but note that park fees contribute towards rangers, environmental conservation throughout the country and anti-poaching campaigns to protect endangered wildlife.

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Nature tends to attract people to Tanzania. The wildlife in Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro (Roof of Tanzania), and the beaches are the top three attractions.

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Both Kenya and Tanzania are generally safe and secure for tourists, but Kenya has experienced more terrorism-related incidents in the past. Nicholas Waithaka Mwangi explains that this has made Kenya more vigilant and more prepared for these eventualities, ensuring the safety of travelers.

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Yes, Tanzania is generally safe for female travellers on safari. Women looking to travel with an all-female group or even solo, can do so without any concerns.

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Is Tanzania a safe country? Yes, Tanzania is a reasonably safe country. In fact, as of 2022 , it's one of the safest African countries , both for locals and tourists. According to the 2022 Global Peace Index, Tanzania is the sixth safest country in Africa.

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Having said that, smaller incidences like muggings on beach or break ins have increased a bit as has the presence of drugs and what comes with it. Nevertheless, for single female travellers, Zanzibar must be one of the safest options in Africa.

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