Is Tanzania Safe for Travelers Over 50? The Calm Truth Behind the Headlines Dec 07, 2025

If you’re over 50 and thinking about a safari, you’ve probably heard it:

“Africa? Are you sure it’s safe?”

Maybe you’ve seen government advisories, long lists of vaccines, or dramatic news stories.
It’s easy to feel nervous.

But here’s the calm truth our senior guests repeat over and over:

“I felt more looked after in Tanzania than on many trips at home.”

What People Imagine vs. What Actually Happens

What many seniors imagine:

• Crowded, chaotic airports
• Unpredictable streets
• Wild animals “everywhere”
• No medical help nearby

What really happens with EXG Safaris:

• You land at a small, surprisingly calm airport (Kilimanjaro).
• An EXG guide is waiting right outside with your name on a sign.
• Your luggage is handled. You walk to a clean, private jeep.
• You drive straight to a pre-booked hotel or lodge where staff already know your name.

Within 30 minutes of landing, most seniors tell us they feel a wave of relief:

“Oh… this feels organized. I can do this.”

Your Safety Is Built into the System

With a professional safari company, safety is not left to chance. It’s built into everyday operations:

• Trained local guides with years of experience in the parks
• Private 4×4 vehicles maintained regularly
• Clear rules around wildlife viewing
• Park rangers and lodge security in popular safari areas
• 24/7 support from our local Tanzania team and USA office

You are never left to “figure it out” alone. You are supported, guided, and checked on.

“But What About Crime?”

Just like any place in the world, Tanzania has areas you visit and areas you avoid.

The difference is: we already know which is which, and we keep you in the right zones:

• Well-run hotels and lodges
• Main roads used daily by tourists and local communities
• National parks with controlled entry and strong regulations

Your guide is with you on transfers, and your lodges have staff on duty around the clock.

Real Voices from Senior Travelers

Here’s what seniors often tell us after their first visit:

• “I was nervous before I flew. By the second day I forgot I was supposed to be scared.”
• “I used a walking stick and took it slow. The team was patient and kind.”
• “My friends thought I was brave. I tell them it didn’t feel like bravery. It felt like being well taken care of.”

Respect the Worries, Then Replace Them with Facts

We never tell you to ignore your concerns. You’ve lived long enough to know they matter.

Instead, we invite you to:

1. Write down every question: safety, health, walking distances, anything.
2. Could you send them to our team?
3. Let us answer each one with real details from the ground in Tanzania.

You don’t have to shut down your worries.
You just have to check if they match reality.