Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Tanzania scores 64/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Tanzania Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 8 Tanzania destinations assessed, Serengeti scores highest (69/100), while Arusha scores lowest (60/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, health, unrest, arbitrary enforcement of laws, and targeting gay and lesbian individuals. Some areas have increased risk.
Full advisory →UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania Tanzania FCDO advises against all but essential travel to any area within 20km of the Tanzanian border with the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique, due to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Tanzania: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 3.7 / 100k | 74 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 57/100 | 57 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 49/100 | 49 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 13.4 / 100k | 57 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Tanzania Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Tanzania averages 64/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Serengeti currently scores highest at 69/100 (Safe). Arusha scores lowest at 60/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.