Hav e current medical certificates showing vaccination against yellow fever. Malaria also prevalent in certain parts of country at certain times of year. Consult doctor well in advance of your visit to begin anti-malarial treatment. Medical facilities limited, particularly outside capital. Health Certificate may be needed which shows yellow fever vaccination.
Robberies often occur in public places and at beaches.
Travel to and through the northern region could be dangerous because of potential for resumption of ethnic violence. Only designated agencies authorized to handle import-export transactions. Credit cards and travellers checks accepted, although rate of exchange slightly lower than for cash transaction. Only designated agencies authorized to handle import-export transactions. Attempts to evade regulations punishable by 3-7 year prison term.