Practical info
Vaccinations & Health
Healthy on safari — what do you need to know?
Malaria
Malaria is present in Tanzania (not in Ngorongoro crater above 2,000m). Take anti-malaria medication such as atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone) or doxycycline. Consult your doctor at least 4–6 weeks before departure.
Yellow Fever
Required if travelling via a yellow fever endemic country (e.g. Kenya, Uganda). Vaccination is valid for life. Bring your yellow booklet!
Hepatitis A
Strongly recommended. Transmitted via food and water. The vaccination provides years of protection.
Hepatitis B
Recommended for longer trips or adventurous activities. Series of 3 vaccinations over 6 months (accelerated schedule possible).
Typhoid
Recommended for adventurous travel or staying outside standard tourist routes. Protection for 3 years.
Tetanus / DTP
Check if your DTP vaccination (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio) is still current — repeat every 10 years.
Rabies
Consider for intensive contact with wild animals or long, remote trips. Cost is high but protection is valuable.
Health tips
- →Visit a travel health clinic at least 6–8 weeks before departure.
- →Bring a first aid kit with plasters, antiseptic, painkillers and antacids.
- →Wear long trousers and shirts in the evening to avoid mosquito bites.
- →Use DEET-based insect repellent (at least 30%).
- →Drinking water: only drink bottled water or use a Steripen. Avoid ice.
- →Travel insurance with medical cover and emergency evacuation is mandatory for our trips.
Note: This is an informative summary. Personalised medical advice is available from a travel doctor or GGD. Vaccination policies can change. Always consult a professional before departure.
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