UK Lifts Travel Advisory on Tanzania, Boosting Tourism Confidence

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has lifted its advisory against non-essential travel to Tanzania, a move welcomed by the tourism industry as a strong vote of confidence in the country’s safety and stability.

According to an update issued on 7 November 2025, the FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to any part of Tanzania, except within 20 kilometres of the border with Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, where caution is still advised due to security concerns in the neighbouring region.

The advisory also notes the possibility of sporadic demonstrations and recommends that British High Commission staff limit unnecessary travel outside Dar es Salaam.

Reacting to the development, Mr Willy Chambulo, Chairman of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), described the decision as a welcome boost for the country’s tourism sector.

“We wish to inform you that the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has lifted its previous advisory against travel to Tanzania,” Mr Chambulo said.

He added that all major tourist circuits — including Arusha, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire, and Zanzibar — remain open and fully operational.

“Members are encouraged to continue reassuring partners and guests that travel across Tanzania remains safe and normal, while maintaining vigilance and following local authority guidance,” he said.

Tourism stakeholders have hailed the move as timely, noting that it will help boost arrivals from the UK market — traditionally one of Tanzania’s top European source markets.

The decision is expected to further strengthen Tanzania’s tourism recovery momentum following a record increase in visitor numbers in 2024 and growing international recognition of its conservation and hospitality standards.