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3/21/2025 | Report Alerts

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Security Alert: Tanzania, Avoid Travel to Islands and Coastal Areas

March 21, 2025

Location: Islands and coastal areas south of Kisiju, Tanzania

Event: Avoid travel to islands and coastal area south of Kisiju, Tanzania (see map below). U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to these areas without prior approval.

Actions to Take:

Avoid the area.
Monitor local media for updates.
Notify friends and family of your safety.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Review your personal security plans.
Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani,
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
+255-22-229-4000
https://tz.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Tanzania Country Specific Information
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Security Alert: Tanzania, Avoid Travel to Islands and Coastal Areas

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