Planning an upcoming East African safari or dream vacation to Tanzania and Zanzibar? To ensure a seamless, hassle-free journey, there is an important travel update you should know before packing your bags.
Following recent regional health developments and ongoing Ebola monitoring in neighboring regions, Tanzania has proactively introduced updated health screening protocols for all arriving international travelers, effective immediately.
The great news? Tanzania and Zanzibar remain 100% free of any reported Ebola cases, and all safari operations, flights, and national parks are open and operating completely as normal.
At Sunup Adventures, we fully welcome and support these enhanced entry measures. They reflect a strong, proactive commitment by East African health authorities to safeguard the health, safety, and peace of mind of both residents and international visitors.
Here is a simple, step-by-step guide to navigating the new entry requirements for your upcoming trip.
What Are the New Tanzania Health Entry Requirements?
To help speed up your arrival process and avoid unnecessary queues at port health control, all inbound travelers must comply with two main steps:
1. Complete the Online Health Surveillance Form
All passengers entering Tanzania (via airports, border posts, or seaports) are required to fill out the official Traveller’s Health Surveillance Form online prior to arrival.
- Where to fill it: Complete the digital form online at afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz before embarking on your flight or journey.
- When to complete: We strongly advise filling out the form at least 24 to 48 hours before departure to ensure your confirmation code is generated seamlessly.
2. Save and Present Your Confirmation Code
Once you successfully submit your form, you will receive a unique QR code / Reference Number.
- Pro Tip: Save a screenshot of the QR code directly on your mobile device and print out a physical paper copy.
- Port Health officials at airport arrival terminals will request to scan or verify this code before clear customs.
What to Expect Upon Arrival in Tanzania
When landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), or any overland border crossing, expect the following routine health procedures:
- Thermal Temperature Screening: Non-invasive temperature checks will be conducted for all passengers upon entry.
- Routine Visual Inspection: Port health officers will perform standard health assessments.
- Automated Health Monitoring (Select Travelers): Travelers coming from or transiting through specific high-risk zones may undergo routine health tracking for up to 21 days. This typically involves simple, automated daily SMS check-ins requiring a brief reply. Note: This monitoring is purely preventative and does not restrict your movement or require isolation unless symptomatic.
Do These Changes Affect Safari Operations in Tanzania?
Not at all! Your wildlife safari experience remains completely unchanged and unaffected.
- Itineraries & Lodges: All game drives, internal charter flights, luxury tented camps, and national parks (including Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire) are operating normally.
- Zanzibar Beach Holidays: Coastal transfers and island resorts are fully open with business as usual.
- What you should do: Simply allow a little extra time at airport arrival halls for health screening formalities, and ensure your entry forms are filled out in advance.
Experience East Africa with Sunup Adventures
Navigating changing travel requirements is always easier when you have an experienced local partner by your side. With over 10 years of operational excellence across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Sunup Adventures provides end-to-end support for every traveler.
We maintain direct, real-time communication with airport authorities, aviation providers, and regional health agencies. Our dedicated ground teams are always on hand to ensure that every aspect of your journey—from arrival logistics to remote bush transfers—is smooth, secure, and stress-free.
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