BEFORE YOU GO

HEALTH

Please consult you doctor or Health Travel Advisory Service to get up to date advice on vaccination and malaria prophylaxis. You should travel with your own personal first aid kit including any over-the-counter or prescription medications that you regularly use or may need. Eyeglass wearers should bring an extra pair and contact lens wearers should bring glasses as well. There is a lot of dust and glare on safari that can affect sensitive eyes. A good pair of sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen are also essential, as is a broad-brimmed hat.

Vaccinations

Commonly recommended vaccinations:

Currently there are no vaccinations required to enter Tanzania. However, if you plan to travel to Zanzibar you do need to have a valid Yellow Fever certificate.

Please allow plenty of time to obtain the necessary immunizations.

Malaria

Malaria is a serious tropical disease that affects millions of people each year, mostly locals. Certain areas in Tanzania are within a malarial zone, notably the coastal areas and lower elevations; and there are strains of malaria present that can be resistant to certain anti-malaria drugs. It is recommended that you take anti-malarial tablets before, during and after your stay in Tanzania. Please contact your doctor or International health clinic to get the best advice on which anti-malarial to take.

Malaria is spread by one species of mosquito (Anopheles gambiae) that feeds from dusk to dawn. The best way to prevent contracting malaria is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Follow these suggestions:

For more travel health and malaria information visit the following websites:

Water and Food

While in Tanzania you should drink only commercially bottled water, which is available throughout the well-travelled areas. We take the utmost care in choosing and preparing all food to a high standard. Most of our fresh produce comes from Gibb’s Farm’s ten acre organic vegetable garden. We can cater for most dietary requests if given ample notification.