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It contains new information under Safety and security: Crime (incidents of acid attacks against women) and editorial amendments. We continue to advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Tanzania.
Australia has a Consulate in Tanzania, headed by an Honorary Consul. The consulate in Dar es Salaam can provide basic consular assistance to Australians in Tanzania. The Australian High Commission in Kenya can also assist Australians and provide full consular assistance.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Tanzania for the most up-to-date information.
A yellow fever certificate is required for entry into Tanzania. As the quarantine requirements for yellow fever vaccination differ hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana between countries, we recommend that you check the yellow fever entry requirements for Tanzania and all countries you intend to enter or transit by contacting their foreign missions in Australia . For more information about yellow fever, including Australian hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana re-entry requirements, see the Department of Health website .
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Bandits operate in the provinces of Kigoma and Kagera near the borders with Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The US Embassy and the United Nations recommend that police escorts be used on parts of the Rusomo to Kahama Road near the Rwandan border because hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana of an increase in attacks by armed bandits.
Crime in Dar es Salaam and armed banditry at coastal resorts are becoming more common. Carjackings occur throughout the country and driving at night over long distances and stopping on less-travelled roads and trails should be avoided. There are regular reports of crime occurring along the Toure Drive on the Msasani Peninsula. When driving you should keep all windows closed, doors locked and keep valuables hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana out of sight. Travellers have also been targeted by thieves in isolated areas, including in coastal areas.
National hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana Game Parks and Reserves . Incidents of armed banditry have been reported in national parks in Tanzania, including around Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and Arusha National Parks. You should take care with your personal security when visiting game parks and reserves.
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money in Tanzania, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work in Tanzania.
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Make two photocopies of valuable documents such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
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The safety standards Australians might expect of tour operators are not always met, especially for adventure sports, such as scuba diving. hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana Diving equipment may not meet international standards. You should use reputable tour operators and check that safety measures are in place. If you are planning on trekking, hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana you should remain on established routes and walk in groups.
On 18 July 2012, a ferry capsized near Zanzibar en route to Stone town from Dar es Salaam. Over 60 people died in the accident. In September 2011, a cargo and passenger ferry sank on route to Pemba Islands from Unguja (Zanzibar) Island. Around 205 people died in the accident. You should not board any water craft that is overloaded or in bad condition.
Incidents of piracy have occurred in the coastal hotels on bourbon street new orleans louisiana areas of Tanzania. Somali pirates have been using mother ships to attack shipping further than 1,000 nautical miles from the coast of Somalia. All forms of shipping are attractive targets for Somali pirates, including commercial vessels, pleasure craft (yachts etc) and luxury cruise liners. There have been a number of attacks and kidnappings just off the coast of Tanzania. We strongly advise Australians to maintain a high level of vigilance and to exercise extreme caution when anywhere near these waters. We recommend you do not leave sight of the coastline. For more information about piracy, see our piracy bulletin . The International Maritime Bureau issues piracy reports on its website .
The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it does not make payments or concessions to kidnappers. The Australian Government considers that paying a ransom increases the risk of further kidnappings, including of other Australians. If you do decide to travel to an area where there is a particular threat of kidnapping, you should ensure you have personal security measures in place, seek professional security advice and take out kidnapping insurance.
When you are in Tanzania (including Zanzibar), be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
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Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography laws. These laws provide severe penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment for Australians who engage child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
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We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
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Medical facilities are limited in Tanzania and medicines are often unavailable, even in major cities. In the event of an accident or illness, medical evacuation by air ambulance to Nairobi, Kenya, would be necessary and, if serious, a medical evacuation from Kenya to a destination with the required facilities would be recommended. A medical evacuation from Tanzania could cost tens of thou