Is Equatorial Guinea Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Equatorial Guinea
Travel verdict: Exercise Caution. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- Authoritarian government; arbitrary detention and corruption are common
- Armed robbery and petty crime in Malabo and Bata
- Malaria, yellow fever, and other tropical diseases
- Very limited tourist infrastructure; visa obtainment is difficult
Travel Verdict: Exercise Caution
Do not photograph government buildings or military; carry ID at all times
Malaria prophylaxis and yellow fever vaccination required; medical facilities are poor
Central African CFA franc; cash preferred; limited ATMs in Malabo
Emergency: 112 (police/ambulance)
Latest for Equatorial Guinea
Updates for Equatorial Guinea will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.