Travel information for Tanzania

The practical rules and planning notes for a trip to mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Each page names the official source behind it, because entry rules, fees and health advice change.

Last checked: 1 November 2026. Confirm the rules with the official sources named on each page before you book and again before you fly.

Topics

  • Visa and entry: the eVisa, passport rules, the mandatory inbound insurance and arriving in Zanzibar.
  • Health and vaccinations: yellow fever certificates, malaria, altitude and why to see a travel clinic.
  • Money and tipping: the Tanzanian shilling, the 2025 currency rules, cards and tips.
  • When to go: the two rainy seasons and the wildebeest migration in broad terms.
  • Packing: the plastic bag ban, clothing for Zanzibar and for altitude, and the documents to carry.
  • Getting there and around: the international airports, domestic flights, roads and ferries.
  • Safety and insurance: current government travel advice, local laws and what your insurance should cover.