UK advises against nonessential travel near Tanzania’s Mozambique border
The Foreign Office cites attacks by extremist-linked groups; it also reports wildfires near Kilimanjaro and closures of three climbing routes.
- The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel within 20km of Tanzania’s border with Mozambique.
The FCDO says travel against its advice could invalidate insurance.
The FCDO advises people affected by wildfires to follow local authorities’ instructions and contact their tour operator.
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The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office attributes its travel advice for the border area to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism. It reports that wildfires in the Kilimanjaro area had been reported as of 6 October, and that the Rongai, Lemosho and Londorosi routes were closed, with climbers redirected to alternatives.
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UK advises against nonessential travel near Tanzania’s Mozambique borderUK Foreign Office
The Foreign Office cites attacks by extremist-linked groups; it also reports wildfires near Kilimanjaro and closures of three climbing routes.UK Foreign Office
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel within 20km of Tanzania’s border with Mozambique.UK Foreign Office
The FCDO says travel against its advice could invalidate insurance.UK Foreign Office
The FCDO advises people affected by wildfires to follow local authorities’ instructions and contact their tour operator.UK Foreign Office
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office attributes its travel advice for the border area to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism.UK Foreign Office
It reports that wildfires in the Kilimanjaro area had been reported as of 6 October, and that the Rongai, Lemosho and Londorosi routes were closed, with climbers redirected to alternatives.UK Foreign Office