Safety
Travel to Mahale Mountains National Park is very safe in our opinion. Mahale Mountains is a very remote park and you’ll most likely get here by plane and private boat on an organized safari. This makes the destination particularly safe. Your guide will look after your safety while on safari.
- General Travel Safety Precautions
- Cities & Urban Areas: Safety Precautions
- Staying Safe – Tanzania
- Governments’ Travel Advice for Tanzania
Malaria & Vaccinations
Several vaccinations are recommended. Your local doctor or travel clinic can provide you with advice. Malaria is present in the park and protecting yourself against it is recommended. This is best done through antimalarial medication, using a mosquito repellent (those containing DEET are most effective) and covering up exposed skin in the evening.
Chimp Trekking
Chimp trekking is very safe. In general, the chimpanzees don’t pay any attention to humans and you can watch them go about their daily activities with little fuss. To ensure your safety, you’ll get a briefing before your chimp trek. You should pay attention to any directions from your guide while you’re with the chimps too. Also take note of the ‘Chimp Trekking Safety Precautions’ below.