Common scam patterns — Tanzania
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Patterns documented from public scam reports and provider feedback. New patterns emerge; report new ones to us via /contact.
- 'Sanctuaries' and 'wildlife encounters' that include captive-contact tourism — refuse (Tanzania has both ethical safari conservation and exploitative 'sanctuary' tourism).
- Childcare and orphanage programs — refuse globally.
- 'Safari + volunteer' combo packages where the safari is the real product.
- Tour-operator volunteer programs without a clearly identified local NGO partner.