Safety
Marsabit National Park is usually very safe to visit, especially on an organized tour. However, the road there was subject to sporadic outbreaks of banditry prior to being surfaced a few years back. It is regarded to be safe today, but it is still best to check the current situation before heading out this way.
Marsabit is often visited on a road trip to Lake Turkana or en route between Kenya and Ethiopia. If visiting these more remote parts of northern Kenya independently on a self-drive trip, you should get local advice first and consider driving in convoy with at least one other vehicle. For current information about safety and traveling in Kenya, please check the travel advisories (see the ‘Governments’ Travel Advice for Kenya’ link below).
- General Travel Safety Precautions
- Cities & Urban Areas: Safety Precautions
- Safety & Security – Kenya
- Governments’ Travel Advice for Kenya
Malaria & Vaccinations
You will probably require some vaccinations before coming to Kenya. Ask your doctor for advice. Taking precautions against malaria is highly recommended. Antimalarials are advisable, and you should cover up at night and apply mosquito repellent (those containing DEET are most effective). The risk of malaria is greatest in and after the peaks of the rainy seasons, from April to May and November to December.
Wildlife Viewing
Viewing wildlife is very safe as long as you listen to the instructions given by your guide. There isn’t much of a circuit in the park, but park rangers may be available for . They will look out for your safety at all times. For more information, please read the 'Wildlife Viewing Safety Precautions' below.