Mahale Mountains National Park

Safety

Travel to and within Mahale Mountains National Park is mostly very safe in our opinion. Besides tourists, the people that you’ll meet will be working in the park, the camps and lodges or for the tour operators. These people are there to make your trip a great one.

Malaria & Vaccinations

Several vaccinations are recommended – your local doctor or travel clinic can provide you with advice. Protecting yourself against malaria is strongly advised. This is best done through antimalarial medication, using a mosquito repellent containing 30% DEET and covering up exposed skin in the evening.

Primate Trekking

Certain risks that come with viewing wildlife can be avoided easily by following your guide’s safety instructions. Also, be aware of the ‘primate trekking safety precautions' below.

Further advice on limiting dangers and annoyances when traveling:

• Primate trekking safety precautions
• General Safety Precautions
• Cities & Other Urban Areas: Safety Precautions
• Safety & Security – Tanzania
• Malaria & Vaccinations – Tanzania

Want to Visit Mahale Mountains NP?

• Mahale Mountains chimp trekking tours
• Tour operators for Mahale Mountains