Several key travel-related services in the U.S. were limited during the government shutdown . While national parks and agencies like the TSA were unable to operate as normal, the U.S. Department of State remained active in issuing important travel advisories .

One of the travel advisories is an active "avoid all travel" warning for Mali amid serious safety risks. Around the same time the alert was raised, a "reconsider travel" advisory was also issued for another African country, Tanzania , the world's most famous safari destination.

In 2024, Tanzania welcomed over two million visitors, which was quite a surge from its 2023 figures. However, the State Department has cautioned American travelers about various safety and security threats amid the political unrest and heightened

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