As travel operations and flights are resuming around the world, it’s time we update our travel security tips keeping in mind recent events. No matter what part of the world you’re traveling to, these safety tips always apply!
Nothing can ruin a vacation like an unfortunate incident. It’s best to avoid those incidents by taking safety precautions!
Here are the top travel safety tips for 2020:
Health Safety Tips
Other Safety Tips
These are just a few general safety precautions you should take. Don’t let this discourage you from traveling and if you’re traveling solo, you still don’t need to worry. Check out why a safari in Tanzania is perfect for solo travelers!
Dealing with Local East Africa Police Officers
Make sure you talk to police officers and other personnel of high authority in a very respectful manner. In case you have trouble communicating, ask your guide to help you out.
Moreover, respect the local East African culture and religion. Do not mock them or their culture! Dress modestly and avoid wearing miniskirts or other short clothing.
Safety from Wildlife
If you’re going on a safari in East Africa, you’ll come across wild animals like lions, cheetahs, elephants, jackals, hyenas and African wild dogs. These animals are very unlikely to hurt you unless you provoke them. However, at the end of the day, they’re still wild animals, so you need to take a few safety precautions. Some of these are listed below:
So, what are you waiting for?
Head over to East Africa and have the vacation of your lifetime!
KENYA, Mombasa: A photograph taken by the Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism (MEAACT), shows a general view of the Mombasa skyline opposite EnglishPoint Marina in Mombasa, 02 June 2015. The 4-acre ocean view EnglishPoint Marina represents an iconic landmark that overlooks the Mombasa skyline in a natural marina basin with a modern design and contemporary feel. The multi-million dollar marina resort features a 26-room hotel, conferencing facility, a roof-top restaurant, a casino, swimming pool, 96 serviced apartments including 8 penthouses seafront restaurant, gym and spa, as well as a boardwalk with retail outlets, water-sports centre and fully-serviced, 88-berth marina. MANDATORY CREDIT: MEAACT PHOTO / STUART PRICE.