Otobo's Amazon Safari

Health

 

Compulsory vaccinations to enter in the Yasunì National Park are: tetanus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, yellow fever and typhoid fever. Rabies vaccination is only recommended to travelers working in occupations, such as veterinarians, wildlife biologists or researchers who will have direct contact with bats, stray dogs and cats, or other mammals. Although malaria incidence is low in the Yasunì, visitors should make the personal decision to take the prophylactic medicine or not. Remember to bring your vaccination booklet with you. 

 

Please let us know in advance...

 

• about your health status

• if you’re vegetarian, allergic to some types of food or have celiac disease

• if you can’t walk a lot, swim or if you have to avoid particular physical activities

 

 

What to bring?

 

CLOTHING

Otobo’s Amazon Safari provides rubber boots but not rain ponchos. To walk in the forest we suggest lightweight pants and long cotton shirts. Comfortable shoes or sandals, shorts and T-shirts are fine in the campsite. Remember a bathing suit for swimming.

 

ON THE CANOE

To allow for wildlife viewing our canoe is not covered, so be prepared for sun and rain exposure. When it’s sunny be sure to wear sun protection and sunglasses: sun exposure can be very dangerous in the tropics and sun’s reflection off the water can cause a burn. A wide sun hat (better with long neck flap) is essential. A light jacket can be useful for the wind and spray. A good poncho is necessary for rainstorms. All suitcases will be covered with waterproof tarpaulins in the back of the canoe, so prepare a small pack with all you need for the trip to the campsite (poncho, sun lotion, hat, camera...). Life jackets are provided.

 

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

 

• passport and vaccination booklet

• insect repellent and powder sulphur for ticks and chiggers

• sun protection (sunscreen lotion with high SPF rating, sunglasses and hat)

• personal toiletries and medications

• small day pack for excursions

• lightweight long pants

• long-sleeved lightweight shirts

• sandals or comfortable shoes

• flip flops and bathing suit

• extra T-shirts and socks

• lightweight sweater or jacket

• poncho

• small packable umbrella

• bottle or canteen

• ziplock-type plastic bags to cover cameras, binoculars etc.

• flashlight or headlamp for night walks and to spot caimans

• extra batteries

• binoculars

• money in small US$ bills for Huaorani handcraft purchases