Travel vaccinations · East Africa
Travel vaccinations for Tanzania and Zanzibar
Heading to Tanzania or Zanzibar? Most travellers need hepatitis A, typhoid and a tetanus booster, and antimalarial tablets are recommended, including for Zanzibar.
Reviewed by Kardo Ali, Superintendent Pharmacist (GPhC 2233113) · November 2026
Tanzania and Zanzibar at a glance
- Most travellers Hepatitis A, typhoid and tetanus
- Yellow fever Not usually needed, but check certificate rules
- Malaria Tablets recommended, including Zanzibar
Vaccines
Vaccines for Tanzania and Zanzibar
Everyone should be up to date with their routine UK vaccines, including MMR and the diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster. On top of that, the official UK advice for Tanzania and Zanzibar is:
Depending on your trip, your pharmacist may also recommend the chikungunya vaccine, or discuss the dengue vaccine if you’ve had dengue before. Whether you need the vaccines marked “some travellers” depends on how long you’re staying, where you’re going and what you’ll be doing.
Many vaccines need more than one dose, so the total depends on the course you need. Your pharmacist will confirm it before you go ahead. Some travel vaccines, such as hepatitis A and typhoid, may also be free from your GP.
| Vaccine | Who it’s for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Most travellers | from £60 |
| Typhoid | Most travellers | £37 |
| Tetanus (diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster) | Most travellers | from £37 |
| Hepatitis B | Some travellers | from £45 |
| Rabies (before travel) | Some travellers | from £85 |
| Cholera (oral, full 2-dose course) | Some travellers | £100 |
| Meningitis ACWY | Some travellers | £55 |
| Yellow fever, including certificate | Some travellers | £80 |
Coming back for your next dose or a booster? Book it directly.
Yellow fever
The yellow fever risk in Tanzania is low, so the vaccine is generally not recommended. However, you’ll need a certificate if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk, or spend more than 12 hours in an airport in one. Combining Tanzania with Kenya? Ask us, as you may need the vaccine.
Malaria
The risk is high everywhere below 1,800m, including Zanzibar, so antimalarial tablets are recommended. There’s no risk above 1,800m.
Stay well
Other things to know
Altitude
Climbing Kilimanjaro? Ask us about altitude sickness.
Schistosomiasis
Avoid swimming or wading in lakes and rivers.
Rabies
Avoid contact with animals and get medical help straight away after any bite or scratch.
This page is based on advice from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), checked in November 2026. Advice can change, so we’ll always check the latest at your consultation. You can also see it on TravelHealthPro.
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