Safety
Like most parks and reserves in Tanzania, Arusha National Park is very safe in our opinion. Most visitors to the park stay in Arusha town. Normal safety precautions should be taken when walking around urban areas: get advice from your hotel before heading out, don’t carry unnecessary valuables and take a taxi after dark. For more information, see ‘Cities & Urban Areas: Safety Precautions’ below. When following these precautions, it is highly unlikely that you will run into any issues.
- General Travel Safety Precautions
- Cities & Urban Areas: Safety Precautions
- Staying Safe – Tanzania
- Governments’ Travel Advice for Tanzania
Malaria & Vaccinations
Certain vaccinations and precautions against malaria are advisable (consult your local health-care professional before traveling). Safeguards against malaria include taking antimalarial medication and using mosquito repellent (those containing DEET are most effective). It’s also a good idea to cover up exposed skin in the evening.
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing is very safe as long as you follow your guide’s directions. If you’re on a self-drive safari, you should make yourself familiar with the rules of the park and never get out of the vehicle except in designated areas. Also take note of the ‘Wildlife Viewing Safety Precautions’ below.