Health and safety is a key consideration when visiting a tropical country. Some areas that require taking precautions in order to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The following are some of the areas to look out for;
Malaria
Malaria is a very common disease in the tropical areas which is transmitted by mosquitoes. It is therefore, advisable to take anti-malarial drugs during your visit to the country and apply mosquito repellent especially during the night.
Travellers’ Diarrhea
In order to avoid diarrhea due to contaminated food or water, you need to ensure that you wash your hands before eating snacks and meals, get meals from reputable sources and drink boiled or bottled water.
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Dehydration
In as much the tropic sun is very much enjoyable, it makes one very prone to dehydration. It therefore, advisable to carry water with you when visiting places and ensure you drink as much water as possible in order to replenish the fluid levels in your body.
Security; Zambia is a relatively safe place with friendly people. However, simple precautions around personal property in hotels, lodges and other places of residence are important in order not to lose any valuables. Seeking safety tips and declaring goods at the reception of hotels and lodges can be helpful to secure your personal property. When driving around it is advisable to keep your windows closed as personal items are sometimes snatched by petty thieves at traffic lights or in traffic congestion. Walking at night in high population residential or isolated areas is not advisable. Taxi drivers are usually good guides when you wish to tour the cities at night especially in instances where you are not driving.
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