Tanzania: Advisory Due to High Terrorist Threat in Dar es Salaam

According to the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, unsubstantiated rumors are circulating of a possible terrorist attack in the Masaki area of Dar es Salaam, at the Serena Hotel, and at the Slipway Shopping Center on the Msasani Peninsula. Nevertheless, extreme vigilance is recommended. Travelers should maintain a high level of security awareness, follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor the situation through local media and embassy communications.