Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements for Tanzania & Zanzibar

At Wolf Spirit Safaris, your health and safety are a top priority. Here's what you need to know about Yellow Fever vaccination before your trip.

🦟 Do You Need a Yellow Fever Vaccination?

• No vaccination required for travelers coming directly from non-risk countries such as the USA, Europe, and many parts of Asia.

• Vaccination required for travelers arriving from or transiting through Yellow Fever endemic countries (for example: parts of Africa, South America).

• If you are just transiting through an endemic country for less than 12 hours and do not leave the airport, you do not need to show a certificate.

📜 Certificate of Vaccination

Travelers from risk areas must present a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate upon arrival in Tanzania.

• Failure to present a valid certificate may result in refusal of entry, or you may be vaccinated at the airport and kept under health observation for up to 10 days.

💉 When to Get Vaccinated

• The Yellow Fever vaccine is given as a single dose and should be administered at least 10 days before arrival.

• A single dose provides lifetime protection against the virus.

• If you are medically exempt (age below 1 year, above 60 years, or other health conditions), carry a doctor's exemption letter and seek immediate medical care if you develop symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle, or joint pain.

🏝 Traveling Between Mainland Tanzania & Zanzibar

Good news — if you are traveling from mainland Tanzania to Zanzibar (or vice versa), you do not need to show a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Zanzibar is part of the United Republic of Tanzania.

🔗 More Information:
For the latest guidelines, visit the CDC's Yellow Fever information page:
https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-fever/vaccine/