Nyungwe National Park is located in rural Rwanda, meaning hospitals may be a little far but are accessible.
It’s crucial to enjoy your tour while being mindful of your health.
Rwanda is notably affected by malaria, and Akagera qualifies as a high-risk malaria area, especially during the rainy seasons in February, May, September, and December.
Be sure to visit your doctor before traveling and carry insect repellent and anti-malaria antibiotics.
Stay alert to potential symptoms both during your trip and after you return home.
However, these cases are rare in highland areas like Kigali, Butare, Nyungwe National Park, the Virunga Mountains, and many others.
Other less common threats include cholera, giardia, dysentery, typhoid, and bilharzia, which can be contracted by swimming in freshwater habitats inhabited by the snail that carries the disease.
In case of any emergency, there are nearby medical facilities that can attend to you, including:
- Kigali Convention Centre: A reliable center for emergencies and first aid services. For further treatment, you are advised to visit hospitals.
- King Faisal Hospital: Fully equipped with all necessary medical resources and open 24/7 for any health concerns. King Faisal Hospital is fully equipped with all necessary medical resources and open 24/7 for any health concerns.
- Kanombe Military Hospital: Located 45 km from Nyungwe National Park, this hospital offers basic medical services such as emergency care and laboratory tests.
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali: This hospital provides comprehensive medical services. If you are on routine medication, carry sufficient supplies and know the names of your tablets for easy replacement in case they run out. For more about healthcare during your visit, check Nyungwe in December.
Note: Every traveler is responsible for their own travel and medical insurance, which should take effect as soon as you leave your home country. Ensure your insurance covers major hospitals in Rwanda, as they are fully equipped with the services a patient may need. It’s advisable to cover medical evacuation, treatment within Africa, and repatriation to your home country or residence, especially when planning Rwanda safaris. Also, ensure you are up to date on your tetanus, polio, and diphtheria vaccinations, which are given as a combined vaccine.
If you hire a vehicle, it’s recommended that your passport be photocopied and kept within sight at all times for security purposes.
Prevention is better than cure!
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