There are both compulsory for entry and strongly recommended vaccinations for Tanzania. Some travellers may be required to have a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate in order to gain entry to Tanzania dependent on their previous travel itinerary. Furthermore for most short-term travellers the usual recommended vaccinations for Tanzania include cover against the childhood diseases (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Poliomyelitis) as well as cover against the food and water borne diseases of Hepatitis A and Typhoid. 

Those planning a more adventurous time, especially if they will leave the normal tourist routes should consider further vaccination cover against diseases including Rabies, Hepatitis B and Meningococcal Meningitis. Tourists should start their vaccines about 4 to 6 weeks before they leave Ireland. 

In Tanzania, malaria poses a very real risk. Malaria is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito and so the first line of defence is to protect yourself against mosquito bites. Malaria Prophylaxis may be prescribed to you during your consultation depending on your itinerary. 

Some travellers to Tanzania will have no particular itinerary planned and so start their holiday from either Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar. Those planning to go off the beaten track should register with the Irish Counsel.  

Great care should always be exercised as each year too many tourists have significant problems while trekking off the usual routes. The major risks revolve around food and water borne disease, the risk of rabies or altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro.  

Please remember, every traveller will require a specialised consultation and this information only contains general guidelines.