As Northern Tanzania is close to the equator, temperature fluctuations are minimal all year round.
- Late December to March: dry season with warmer temperatures
- March to May: the rainy season, what locals call the long rains (six to eight weeks of rain)
- June to October: dry season with cooler temperatures
- November and early December: a shorter rainy period, what locals call the short rains (four weeks of rain)
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Vaccinations - Health at Tanzania
Several vaccinations are highly recommended when traveling to Tanzania. They include:
- Yellow Fever
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
- Diptheria
It is also recommended that you are up to date with your polio and tetanus vaccinations. Rabies is also prevalent and if you’re planning to spend a lot of time in Tanzania, it may be worth getting the rabies shots before you go.
Malaria
There’s a risk of catching malaria pretty much everywhere you travel in Tanzania. While it’s true that areas of high altitude like the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are relatively malaria-free, you will usually be passing through areas where malaria is prevalent to get there. Tanzania is home to the chloroquine-resistant strain of malaria, as well as several others.
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