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Staying safe

• •You should consider hiring a trusted and knowledgeable local guide for travel within Angola, although if you follow some basic rules then travelling in Angola isn't dangerous.
• •Never step beyond the red and white HALO Trust posts. These denote mine fields. In fact, beware of anything surrounded by any kind of red stones or similar markers.
• •In Angola, it is mandatory to have a form of identification on you at all times. What this means: carrying a certified copy of your passport or your national identification card.
• •Crime: Angola has a high crime rate. Carjackings, muggings, robberies, sexual assaults, and the like are not unheard of in the capital city, Luanda.
• •Being a tourist will, undoubtedly, make you an "easy" target for criminals.
• •If you've been sexually assaulted, immediately seek medical attention; Angola has a high HIV/AIDS prevalence rate.

Staying healthy

• •State-of-the-art medical care is virtually non-existent in Angola; the country has one of the lowest average life expectancies in the world, the country is ideal for many tropical diseases,…
• •Malaria is a leading cause of death in the country.
• •Do not drink tap water. There is no working water purification system in Angola. Stick to bottled water.
• •Yellow fever is prevalent in the country. You are normally required to get vaccinated against the disease before applying for an Angolan visa and/or travelling to the country.
• •Dengue fever is another major health threat.
• •The country's HIV/AIDS prevalence rate among adults is 1.80%. Although it is low compared to other African nations, you should always be aware of your surroundings.