U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
The advisory level increased from Level 2 to 3. The “unrest” risk indicator was added.
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Is Tanzania safe? 🇹🇿
Africa · Updated
As of September 2026, Tanzania scores 61/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Tanzania Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 8 Tanzania destinations assessed, Serengeti scores highest (65/100), while Mwanza scores lowest (56/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
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.
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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
Tanzania destinations by safety score
#1🇹🇿SerengetiModerate · updated 29 July 202665#2🇹🇿Zanzibar CityModerate · updated 29 July 202663#3🇹🇿MoshiModerate · updated 29 July 202662#4🇹🇿ZanzibarModerate · updated 28 July 202662#5🇹🇿DodomaModerate · updated 29 July 202661#6🇹🇿ArushaModerate · updated 10 September 202660#7🇹🇿Dar es SalaamModerate · updated 6 September 202657#8🇹🇿MwanzaModerate · updated 29 July 202656
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03 · Evidence Signals
Tanzania safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 3.7 / 100k | 74 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 59/100 | 59 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 48/100 | 48 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 15.8 / 100k | 51 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Tanzania safety FAQ
Is Tanzania safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Tanzania Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Tanzania averages 61/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 10 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Tanzania?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Serengeti currently scores highest at 65/100 (Moderate). Mwanza scores lowest at 56/100.
Where does this Tanzania safety data come from?
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.