Tanzania travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office () provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about travel advice.

Areas where advises against all but essential travel

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.

Mtwara Region along the Tanzania-Mozambique border

advises against all but essential travel to within 20km of the Tanzanian border with Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique.

This is due to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism.

Find out more about why advises against travel.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you:

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Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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