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Planning a beach holiday Is Zanzibar Safe? Health, Crime and Local Customs Zanzibar is a safe destination for most travellers. Practical advice on petty crime, beach touts, health, the sea, local customs and dress. October 17, 20262 min read Health and safety Is Tanzania Safe to Visit? Tanzania is one of the safest countries in East Africa for visitors. Practical advice on crime, roads, wildlife, health and staying safe in towns. October 17, 20262 min read Health and safety Solo Female Travel in Tanzania Many women travel to Tanzania alone. Practical advice on safety, dress, group departures, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and meeting other travellers. October 17, 20262 min read Health and safety Common Scams in Tanzania and How to Avoid Them Most visitors to Tanzania never meet a scam, but a few are common. Fake safari operators, airport touts, money exchange tricks and how to… October 17, 20262 min read

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10 days · Signature Machame Route Seven days on the mountain, with a day in Materuni first. 10 days Lemosho Route Eight days from the quiet western side. 10 days Rongai Route Eight days from the quiet northern side.

Tanzania's wildlife Hippos in Tanzania: Facts and Where to See Them Hippos spend the day in water and graze at night. Hippo facts, behaviour, safety and the best places in Tanzania to watch them. September 29, 20263 min read Tanzania's wildlife The Most Dangerous Animals in Africa (and How to Stay Safe) Mosquitoes, hippos, crocodiles, snakes and buffalo. Which African animals are most dangerous to people, why, and how safari rules keep you safe. September 29, 20263 min read Tanzania's wildlife Snakes in Tanzania: Dangerous and Harmless Species Which snakes live in Tanzania, which are dangerous, how likely you are to see one on safari and how to stay safe. September 29, 20263 min read Planning your safari What to Do If Bitten by a Snake in Tanzania Snake bites are rare for travellers, but knowing the right first steps matters. What to do, what not to do and how help works… September 29, 20263 min read

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