​Malaria & Safety – Bwindi NP

Ariadne van Zandbergen
Expert
By Ariadne van Zandbergen

Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband form a team who write and update many Bradt guides, including the guide to Uganda.

Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband form a team who write and update many Bradt guides, including the guide to Uganda.

Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband form a team who author the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Ariadne and her husband form a team who author the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Safety

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a safe destination in our opinion. Crime in any of Uganda’s reserves and parks is very rare and your guide will look after your safety at all times. For current information about safety in Bwindi and Uganda in general, it’s worth checking the government travel advisories (see the ‘Safety & Security – Uganda’ link below).

Malaria & Vaccinations

It is advised that you take measures against malaria, as well as have certain vaccinations (contact your local doctor or travel clinic). You can protect yourself from malaria risk by using a mosquito repellent (those containing DEET are most effective), covering up in the evening and taking antimalarial medication.

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla trekking is very safe. Gorillas are generally not aggressive, and incidents are almost unheard of. As long as you follow the directions from your guide, you’ll have nothing to worry about. You’ll get a safety briefing before your gorilla trek and for more info, you can also check the ‘Gorilla Trekking Safety Precautions’ below.

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