SECURITY ALERT – U.S. EMBASSY DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

Location: High traffic areas frequented by Westerners in Dar es Salaam and elsewhere in Tanzania

Event: Locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other Westerners in Dar es Salaam and elsewhere in Tanzania continue to be attractive targets to terrorists planning to conduct attacks, Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, police stations, mosques, and other places frequented by Westerners.

Actions to Take:

• Be alert to your surroundings.
• Practice personal security measures.
• Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/Westerners.
• Keep a low profile.
• Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas .
• S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist .

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