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Tanzania - Facts

Feb 16, 2025

Tanzania FAQs

Pre-Arrival Boat: No pre-arrival procedures. See Clearance for arrival information.
Pre-Arrival Crew: An E-visa should be applied for prior to arrival. If heading to Zanzibar, travel insurance is now mandatory. See Immigration for details.
Where can I enter? Click on the anchor symbol in the blue “Explore Country” drop down, to see ports of entry. Follow advice in Clearance as to the best POEs for yachts.
Are fees high to enter by yacht? Clearance fees approx. USD$35 (excluding visa fees). See Fees for more details.
What security concerns should I know about? Tanzania is generally a safe country with general precautions, some violent crime does occur. See Security for more info.

Tanzania Facts for Sailors

  • In line with a general opening up of the country to tourism, cruising yachts are now welcome to most parts of the country and areas which were closed in the past, such as Pemba Island, are now accessible by sea. The underwater scenery and marine life are of comparable beauty to the spectacular interior of the country.
  • There are a number of designated Marine Parks and Conservation Areas in Tanzania but it is important that you familiarise yourself with where these are, as there are many restrictions and associated fees. See Restrictions for more details.
  • Unfortunately with this development comes a negative impact on the environment and the freedom to anchor wherever you want. Dynamite fishing has had a drastic impact on the local reefs and ecology, something which fortunately is no longer practised. The reefs will take time to recover but reports are encouraging.
  • The main attractions inland are the game parks, such as the Serengeti or Ngorongoro, which can be visited by leaving the yacht in the care of one of the yacht clubs. Tanga Yacht Club is particularly welcoming to visiting yachts.
  • Provisions are sometimes in short supply. Occasionally there are temporary water shortages due to power failures and all water should be treated and possibly filtered as well. Some simple repairs are possible in the bigger ports, but there are not a lot of qualified marine systems workers here and any spares must be flown in from abroad.
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