Health precautions when camping in Kenya

By, Koin Sitonik

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Staying healthy is essential to fully enjoy your camping adventure in Kenya. The country’s natural beauty comes with certain health risks that should not be overlooked.

• Vaccinations: Make sure your standard immunisations are up to date, including tetanus, polio, and hepatitis B. While not mandatory, a yellow fever vaccination is highly recommended—especially if you’re coming from or transiting through a high-risk country.
• Malaria prevention: Malaria is present in many areas, particularly near wetlands, lakes, and nature reserves. Take antimalarial medication as advised by a travel health professional and use mosquito repellent and a mosquito net at night.
• Safe drinking water: Always drink sealed bottled water or properly filtered/boiled water. Avoid ice cubes and raw or unwashed foods.
• Food hygiene: Choose well-cooked meals, avoid street food in remote areas, and wash your hands regularly—preferably with hand sanitiser when clean water isn’t available.

By taking these precautions, you can explore Kenya’s wilderness with greater peace of mind and focus on what matters: the adventure.