ESAfrica
🇹🇿
Driving — Tanzania
What travelers need to know about driving in Tanzania. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Short answer
Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDriving in Tanzania: what every traveler should know.
GOOD TO KNOW
You can drive in Tanzania on your home licence for up to 6 months — beyond that you need an International Driving Permit — and driving in Zanzibar additionally requires a local Zanzibar driving permit.
Roads are hazardous and accidents causing death and serious injury are common; avoid driving outside major towns at night.
§ UK FCDO — TanzaniaVerified Jul 29, 2026
Recommended for travelers · partner
More in Tanzania
LawLert is an independent app and is not affiliated with any government. It summarizes laws from official government and U.S. State Department sources for general information only. This is not legal advice, and laws change. Always confirm with official sources and local authorities before you travel.