Tanzania is located in East Africa and has a tropical climate with year-round temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. The country is most well known for its wildlife. Which vaccinations you require for Tanzania depends on what you plan to do and on the places you wish to visit. Plenty of choice: a jungle tour; a safari tour in Serengeti National Park; diving near the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba; or climbing Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Whatever your plan, make sure you protect yourself against the bright sun and avoid mosquito bites – mosquitoes may carry dengue or malaria. Our skilled nurses gladly provide advice regarding a healthy stay in Tanzania and are happy to tell you which immunisations and vaccinations you require. Click here to make an appointment (in Dutch) with one of our KLM Health Services nurses. Travel carefree and return home at ease.
Tanzania vaccinations: the most common risks
If you travel to Tanzania, you run the risk of catching a (tropical) disease to which you are not resistant. Fortunately, vaccines can protect you against these diseases. Our health experts have put together an overview of the most common health risks. You can see at a glance which specific vaccinations are required and what additional precautions you can take.