Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — Health & Safety

Professional advice beats blog rumours—consult your clinician

Before you depart

Discuss hepatitis A/B, typhoid, routine boosters, and malaria prophylaxis for your route. Yellow fever certificate requirements depend on origin and onward countries—verify at a travel clinic.

In the park

Stay with guides on primate treks; maintain recommended distances; carry water and high-energy snacks where allowed. On boats, wear life jackets; on savanna, keep limbs inside vehicles unless authorised for walking activities.

Questions

Is tap water safe?

Lodges usually provide treated drinking water—confirm on arrival and carry a refill bottle.