Violent armed robbery, petty theft and threats of violence are common in Tanzania, especially in Dar es Salaam.
Travellers have been sexually assaulted. HIV/AIDS is widespread in Tanzania. If you’re a victim of rape or violent crime, seek immediate medical attention.
Criminals in Dar es Salaam are becoming bolder and crime is more common. There are regular reports of crime along the Toure Drive on the Msasani Peninsula, especially bag snatching from moving vehicles.
Serious injury and death after resisting bag snatching is possible. Victims have been dragged behind vehicles. Don’t resist or try to stop bag snatch attempts.
Take extra care in and around Arusha in northern Tanzania. Armed robberies, carjackings and home invasions have happened.
Don’t accept food or drink from strangers — it may be spiked.
To protect yourself from violent crime:
take care on public transport, in shared taxis and at bus stations
take care at places frequented by travellers, including national parks and beaches
avoid walking and travelling after dark
Thieves target travellers in isolated and coastal areas.
‘Express kidnapping’ occurs. Kidnappers abduct people and force them to withdraw funds from ATMs before releasing them. This can happen after being befriended by strangers or while using unlicensed taxis. Only use registered taxis.
If you’re stopped by police, ask to see their ID, especially before paying fines.
Border areas
There are bandits near the borders of Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Do not travel within 30km of the border with Mozambique in the Mtwara region. Terrorists are likely to target foreigners and foreign interests. The insurgency poses an extreme threat in neighbouring Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, and attacks are highly likely to continue. Read the Mozambique travel advice for more information.
In August 2021, the South African Development Community (SADC) deployed military forces to Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Terrorist organisations may increase operations in the Mtwara region as it may be outside the current reach of SADC operations.
The US Embassy and the United Nations recommend that you use police escorts on parts of the Rusomo to Kahama Road near the border with Rwanda. There’s a threat of armed attacks.
Pay attention to your personal security when visiting national parks, game parks and reserves.
Cyber security
You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth.
Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don’t comment on local or political events on your social media.
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Publish date : 2019-11-21 07:01:04
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