Violent armed theft, petty theft and threats of violence are frequent in Tanzania, particularly in Dar es Salaam.
Sexual assaults of travellers occur. HIV/AIDS is widespread in Tanzania. For those who’re a sufferer of rape or violent crime, search fast medical consideration.
Criminals in Dar es Salaam have gotten bolder and crime is extra frequent. There are common studies of crime alongside the Toure Drive on the Msasani Peninsula, particularly bag snatching from transferring automobiles.
Severe harm and dying after resisting bag snatching is on the rise. Victims have been dragged behind automobiles. Do not attempt to cease bag snatch makes an attempt.
Take further care in and round Arusha in northern Tanzania. Armed robberies, carjackings and residential invasions have occurred.
Do not settle for meals or drink from strangers — it could be spiked.
To guard your self from violent crime:
- take care on public transport, in shared taxis and at bus stations
- take care at locations frequented by travellers, together with nationwide parks and seashores
- keep away from strolling and travelling after darkish
Thieves goal travellers in remoted and coastal areas.
‘Categorical kidnapping‘ happens. Kidnappers abduct individuals and pressure them to withdraw funds from ATMs earlier than releasing them. This may occur after being befriended by strangers or whereas utilizing unlicensed taxis. Solely use registered taxis.
For those who’re stopped by police, ask to see their ID, particularly earlier than paying fines.
Border areas
There is a breakdown of legislation and order across the provinces of Kigoma and Kagera. There are bandits on this space. They’re additionally close to borders with Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In August 2021, the South African Improvement Group (SADC) deployed navy forces to Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Terrorist organisations could improve operations within the Mtwara area as it could be outdoors the present attain of SADC operations. You need to rethink your must journey to the Mtwara area.
Keep away from travelling to inside 30km of the border with Mozambique, within the Mtwara area. Terrorists are more likely to goal westerners and western pursuits, significantly in Cabo Delgado province, together with in cities and different areas the place international corporations function and the place expatriate employees reside. The insurgency poses an excessive menace in Cabo Delgado and assaults are extremely more likely to proceed and to accentuate. Learn the Mozambique journey recommendation for extra data.
The US Embassy and the United Nations advocate that you just use police escorts on elements of the Rusomo to Kahama Highway close to the border with Rwanda. There is a menace of armed assaults.
Armed bandits have been reported round Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and Arusha Nationwide Parks. Take note of your private safety when visiting nationwide parks, recreation parks and reserves.
