Safety and Security Advisory
While the major tourist areas (National Parks, Gorilla Trekking zones, reputable lodges) are generally very safe, caution should be exercised in large urban centers
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Country
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General Safety Profile
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Specific Caution/Advisories
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Tanzania & Rwanda
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Generally very safe with stable governance and a strong focus on tourist security.
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Petty Crime: Minor theft (pickpocketing, bag snatching) can occur in Stone Town (Zanzibar) and Kigali.
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Kenya
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Generally safe in safari parks; high caution advised in cities.
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Cities: High risk of petty and opportunistic crime in Nairobi and Mombasa. Avoid walking alone or displaying valuables after dark. Use only trusted, pre-arranged transport.
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Uganda
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Generally safe in the tourist circuit; higher caution advised in urban areas and specific borders.
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Border Areas: Avoid non-essential travel within 50km of the South Sudan and DRC borders due to risk of armed groups. Urban Areas: Be vigilant against petty crime in Kampala.
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Primate Trekking Safety
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Highly secure.
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Always follow the instructions of the armed park rangers and guides. Never attempt to approach or feed the animals.
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General Security Best Practices
- Valuables: Keep expensive jewellery, watches, and excessive cash at home. Use hotel safes.
- Transport: Never use unmarked taxis or motorbike taxis (boda-bodas) in cities unless pre-arranged by your lodge or Katuma African Safaris.
- Photography: It is illegal to take photos of military installations, government buildings, police stations, or border posts. Always ask permission before photographing local people.
