Safety

Is traveling within Tanzania safe?

Excellent question. Your safety and wellbeing are of utmost importance.

What we can tell you is that Tanzania is a peaceful country. We invite you to visit the United States Secretary of State website at https://travelmaps.state.gov/TSGMap/. Here you will see that Tanzania has the same travel advisory level as most of Europe, South Africa and Uganda.  In addition, it is helpful to know:

• Each day of your travel within the country of Tanzania will be accompanied by one of the owners of Safaris With A Heart or a trusted guide who speaks excellent English.  

• The safari vehicle that you travel within to the National Parks will not be an open-air vehicle.  It will be a custom-fitted 4×4 Toyota land-cruiser with a pop-up top for animal viewing. All vehicles are fully registered and well-maintained with proper emergency equipment and spare parts.  

• Our safari and mountain guides are well-experienced – most with a decade or more of on the job training.

• We provide you with safety and preparedness information necessary for travel within a developing nation including understanding cultural differences; information on vaccinations, immunizations, prescriptions and over-the-counter medications; and a list of clothing and essentials to bring with you on safari.

• For Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru we recommend that you consult with your physician regarding medical concerns and appropriateness for you to partake in a high-altitude endurance event. We also provide you with information regarding high-altitude risks, appropriate gear, and physical/psychological preparedness.  Each trekking group is equipped with an oximeter, first aid kit, and emergency oxygen.

• We provide Flying Doctors Insurance for every traveler which will evacuate you from any place within Tanzania should there be an unexpected medical emergency.