Overall
Safe but requires extra preparation remote wilderness
Solo female
Generally safe but never enter the park without a licensed tracker
Roads
Rough unpaved jungle tracks 4wd recommended
Swimming
Dangerous crocodiles in villus and lagoons
Wildlife & health risks
Call 119 for police or 1990 for Suwa Seriya, but expect a slow response given the distance from any town — this is a remote Department of Wildlife Conservation reserve. Always travel with a licensed safari jeep and tracker, stay inside the vehicle near water, and confirm your operator carries a radio or working phone before entering the park.
Police
119
Police alt
118
Ambulance
1990
Ambulance service
Suwa Seriya
Fire
110
Tourist police
1912
Tourist hotline
1912
Accident service
011-2691111
Informal drivers without a Department of Wildlife Conservation permit sometimes offer cut-price 'safaris' at the Okanda gate.
How to avoid: Book through your guesthouse or a registered operator and ask to see the DWC permit before paying.
Cash 'entry fees' collected outside the official ticket counter, with no receipt.
How to avoid: Insist on an official ticket from the Wildlife Department counter at the park entrance; carry small denominations.
Verify the exact facility and phone number before publication.
Availability and opening hours vary.
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