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Travel information
Hereby you will find all necessary information to plan a camel safari in Northern Tanzania.
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Weather
In the Mkuru area, temperatures vary from 15-28°C in May-August period to 20-32°C over December - March, with hot days and cool nights. The hottest months are January and February. The long rains fall between March and May and the shorter wet season falls around November.
If there's a time to avoid travelling to Tanzania, it's during the long rainy season from March to May, which has a brief revival from November to January. The best time is between June and September when rainfall is sparse and temperatures orbit around a pleasantly balmy 28°C. |
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Health
Visitors entering Tanzania from yellow fever infected areas require yellow fever international certificate of vaccination. Exemptions are made for visitors arriving from non-endemic areas such as Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. The north-western forest region is considered a high-risk area for yellow fever. Cholera is prevalent in many areas of Tanzania, and several strains of malaria are endemic. Malaria suppressants are advised, and travellers are strongly advised to carry malaria suppressants with them. Visitors should consult their physicians before travelling to learn about prophylaxis and the possible side effects of various available medications.
In addition, other personal protective measures, such as the use of insect repellents, help to reduce malaria risk.
It is recommended to take vaccinations against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid. HIV-AIDS is prevalent in the country and I cannot emphasise enough the need for protection measures. Some fresh water lakes and rivers carry the risk of Bilharzia and you are advised not to swim in such areas. Though proof of vaccination is not required, cholera is a risk throughout the country and precautions are necessary.
Medical facilities are limited and medicines are sometimes unavailable, even in Dar es Salaam. For any major medical problems, including dental work, travellers should consider obtaining medical treatment in Nairobi where more advanced medical care is available.
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from your national health centre.
For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organisation's (WHO) website at http://www.who.int/en.
Further health information for travellers is available at http://www.who.int/ith. |
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Medical insurance
Health and the usual travel insurance are recommended. Ensure your travel insurance includes emergency evacuation.
The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to travelling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation. Please see our information on medical insurance overseas.
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