Commonly recommended vaccines
These are general recommendations. Your pharmacist will advise based on your specific itinerary and medical history.
For full guidance including malaria risk areas and health alerts, visit TravelHealthPro.
Health risks in Tanzania
Tanzania — including Zanzibar and the Serengeti — is one of the most biodiverse destinations on earth, and it comes with real health preparation requirements. Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry if travelling from a country with yellow fever transmission risk, and is strongly recommended for most visitors to national parks, border regions, and wildlife areas including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Malaria is a high risk across the country, including Zanzibar and coastal areas; antimalarial tablets and bite avoidance are both essential. If you're planning a safari or trek from Medway or Kent, book your travel health appointment at Medway Travel Clinic in Gillingham at least 6–8 weeks before departure.
- Malaria: high risk throughout Tanzania below 1,800m including all mainland areas and Zanzibar; no malaria risk above 1,800m
- Food and waterborne illness: Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination recommended for all travellers
- Schistosomiasis: risk from freshwater contact in lakes and rivers including parts of Lake Victoria
- Altitude illness: significant risk for Kilimanjaro (5,895m) climbers and high-altitude trekkers
- Insect and tick-borne diseases: risk of African tick bite fever, Rift Valley fever and other vector-borne diseases in some areas
Do I need malaria tablets for Tanzania?
High malaria risk throughout Tanzania below 1,800m — this includes all safari parks, the coast, Zanzibar and the Serengeti. No malaria risk above 1,800m, but bite avoidance is still recommended. Zanzibar carries the same high-risk classification as the mainland.
Malaria risk varies significantly by region within Tanzania. A pharmacist assessment is essential before travel.
Typically recommended: Atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are recommended depending on your itinerary and health history. Medway Pharmacy can prescribe and dispense your tablets in one same-day visit — from £2.50 per tablet.
Yellow Fever vaccine — Tanzania
A Yellow Fever certificate is required for travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk. Vaccination is generally not recommended for most travellers to Tanzania unless at increased risk (e.g. travel near borders, prolonged outdoor exposure in certain areas). Discuss your specific itinerary with our travel health pharmacists at Medway Pharmacy — we are a registered YFVC and can issue the ICVP Yellow Card same day.
Medway Pharmacy is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC). We issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP / Yellow Card) on site. Learn more about Yellow Fever certificates →
Our pharmacists at Medway Pharmacy, 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5LJ provide personalised travel health advice for Tanzania and all destinations. We serve Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Rainham, and the wider Kent area. Open 7 days a week, 7:30am–10pm — same-day appointments available, no GP referral needed.
Frequently asked questions about travel to Tanzania
Where can I get a yellow fever certificate for Tanzania in Kent?
Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Gillingham is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC). If your itinerary requires a Yellow Fever certificate — for example if you are arriving from a yellow fever transmission country — we can vaccinate you and issue the official ICVP Yellow Card on the same day, with no GP referral needed. Open 7 days a week until 10pm.
How much do travel vaccinations for Tanzania cost?
At Medway Pharmacy in Gillingham, Yellow Fever is £70 (including the ICVP certificate), Hepatitis A from £55 and Typhoid from £55. Malaria tablets start at £2.50 per tablet. We are open until 10pm seven days a week so you can get everything you need at short notice.
Do I need malaria tablets for Tanzania and can I get them same day?
Yes — malaria is high risk throughout Tanzania below 1,800m including Zanzibar. Malaria tablets are strongly recommended for all visitors. Medway Pharmacy can prescribe and dispense your antimalarials in a single same-day appointment with no GP referral required.
How quickly can I get all my Tanzania travel vaccinations?
Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic offers same-day appointments with no waiting list. Open 7:30am to 10pm, seven days a week — approximately 100 hours per week. You can receive Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow Fever (with Yellow Card issued on the day), and malaria tablets all in one visit.
Do I need extra preparation for climbing Kilimanjaro?
Yes — altitude sickness is a real risk on Kilimanjaro (5,895m). Alongside your standard Tanzania travel vaccinations, our pharmacists can provide advice on altitude illness prevention and acetazolamide if appropriate. Book a full pre-travel consultation at Medway Pharmacy to cover all aspects of your Kilimanjaro trip.
Do I need vaccinations for Zanzibar even though it is mainly a beach holiday?
Yes — Zanzibar has the same malaria risk classification as mainland Tanzania (high risk). Antimalarial tablets are recommended for all visitors. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are also advised. Our team at Medway Pharmacy will provide a personalised assessment for your Zanzibar itinerary.
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