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Tanzania Travel Insurance
Get a travel insurance policy in place before your trip to Tanzania.
An East African country, Tanzania is known for its wild landscape and safaris and is home to the "Big Five" game, including Lions and Elephants.
This country is best known for Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro.
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- Summary of Cover
- Popular Destinations in Tanzania
- Popular Sports and Activities
- Travel Risks in Tanzania
- Visa Requirements
- Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
- Vaccinations when travelling to Tanzania from the UK
- Useful Websites
Summary of Cover (per person)
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical and Repatriation* | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 |
| Personal Liability | - | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
| Cancellation or Curtailment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Personal Baggage* | £500 | £2,500 | £3,500 |
| Activity Equipment | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Valuables* | £250 | £250 | £500 |
| Loss of Passport* | - | £300 | £500 |
| Travel Delay | - | £300 | £1,000 |
| Trip Abandonment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Missed Departure / Connection | - | £500 | £500 |
| Legal Expenses* | - | £25,000 | £50,000 |
*Excess payable does vary depending on the claim benefit.
Please read the Policy Wording for the complete list of Benefits.
Healix Insurance Services Ltd, on behalf of Hamilton Insurance DAC, arranges this Travel Insurance policy for Jade Stanley Ltd. Healix Insurance Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 5484190 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 437248. Hamilton Insurance DAC is registered in Ireland No. 484148, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland, and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority in connection with their UK branch. Jade Stanley Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 03570857 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 306205.
Popular Destinations in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania's commercial port, Dar es Salaam, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa. It also hosts one of the largest populations in East Africa, with almost 4.4 million people residing there.
The city mixes influences of African, Indian and Arab cultures, creating a diversity that is well worth visiting.
Be sure to head to the Botanical Gardens and the gorgeous beaches; even spending just a day here is worthwhile.
Zanzibar
Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island, is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar.
The beaches here are first class, with vast stretches of fine white sand and crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming and relaxing.
Pemba Island is the smallest of the two and is known for its lush rolling hills and gorgeous green countryside, great for hiking and exploring.
The Pemba Channel separates the island from mainland Tanzania and contains tremendous coral reefs teeming with fascinating marine life, making it a hotspot for scuba divers and snorkelers.
Mbeya
A city in southwest Tanzania, it is located between the Mbeya and Poroto mountain ranges.
On the town's outskirts sit Lake Ngozi, a large crater lake within condensed foliage and forest, perfect for wildlife watching.
Mbeya is also a hub for farming and exporting coffee, tea, bananas, and cocoa.
Moshi
The town in northern Tanzania is the gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, Moshi. Home to Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, be sure to try scaling this enormous challenge.
The surrounding forests have incredible wildlife like leopards, elephants and fascinating birds.
Moshi is also known for its coffee farms; visit one and try some rich, local coffee straight from the source.
Popular Sports and Activities
Trekking Kilimanjaro
Travel Risks in Tanzania
Tanzania is a reasonably safe country. Be cautious when getting a taxi; only take them from established taxi ranks or hotels. Do not enter the vehicle if there is somebody else other than the driver in there.
Be wary of people on the street conversing with you or pretending to know you; this can lead to scams.
You are advised not to participate in political protests or demonstrations, as these can often turn violent and end in police presence, resulting in arrest.
Keep your valuables close to you, preferably under loose-fitting clothing against your skin, as pickpockets can often operate in places frequented by tourists.
Visa Requirements
All British passport holders need a tourist or business visa to enter Tanzania.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
If you have pre-existing medical conditions and plan to travel to Tanzania, we can provide you with a policy.
Vaccinations when Travelling to Tanzania from the UK
It's recommended you visit your GP before traveling to get a medical check-up and to get the correct vaccines.
Courses or boosters usually advised when traveling to Tanzania:
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Malaria
Required Vaccinations:
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Other vaccines to consider:
- Cholera
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
