Can you travel to Zanzibar when pregnant?

Can you travel to Zanzibar when pregnant? If you are NOT taking prophylactics I would not go to Zanzibar or the coast. Simple as that. You would be safer up country on Safari where mossies are rarer/non existent west of the Rift Valley (Lake Manyara) Mto wa Mbu is local dialect for Mosquito river. Talk to your GP about this.

What countries can you not travel to when pregnant?

Malaria is another serious disease carried by mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, and nausea and vomiting. While you are pregnant, you should not travel to areas where there is risk of malaria, including Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.

Do I need to take malaria tablets for Zanzibar?

Recommendations. CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Tanzania take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip.

When not to go to Zanzibar?

It's hot all year round on Zanzibar, but avoid Tanzania's torrential March to early May rainy season if you want to make the most of its beautiful beaches and spectacular diving. Travel in the June to October dry season for guaranteed, uninterrupted sunshine, with temperatures hovering around 30°C.

Is Zanzibar a malaria area?

Zanzibar is a very low malaria risk setting, making it unlikely that females would harbour infections for longer to be cleared by natural immunity.

Is it safe to go to Maldives while pregnant?

Pregnancy can be a pleasurable and relaxing time when you prepare for it during your trip to Maldives. Choose a resort with spa services is preferable while travelling during pregnancy. Spa retreats, swimming, Jacuzzi, and warm locations are the best choices in Maldives.

Where should you avoid in Zanzibar?

At religious institutions. Exercise caution especially when you visit religious institutions. Avoid crowded areas and religious demonstrations especially in and around Stone Town on Fridays.

Can you go to Bora Bora pregnant?

Pregnant women are always advised to consider postponing non-essential travel. Seek advice from your health care provider six to eight weeks in advance of travel if you are planning to become pregnant while in Bora Bora. During 2013–2014, French Polynesia experienced an outbreak of Zika virus infection.