Never fly over or near these prohibited areas:
- State House.
- Military bases, camps, installations, training areas and armouries.
- Prison areas.
- The Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania and the House of Representatives of Zanzibar.
- National security and intelligence installations.
- The Bank of Tanzania and other facilities that store or handle currency and national reserves.
- Police headquarters, police stations and police camps.
You may fly in these restricted and controlled areas only with written approval from TCAA, and only as that approval allows:
- Airports, aerodromes and airstrips.
- National parks and conservation areas.
- Government offices.
- Power generation and transmission facilities, such as hydropower dams, oil and gas installations, fuel depots and pipelines.
- Seaports, inland ports and border posts.
- Crowded public areas and mass gatherings.
TCAA publishes these areas, together with restricted and danger areas, in the Integrated Aeronautical Information Publication (IAIP) and NOTAMs. Before every flight, also check NOTAMs and the TCAA drone map for temporary restrictions, for example during national events or VIP visits.
Last updated: 22 Oct 2026