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According to the World Health Organisation, over 50% of people travelling to developing countries will experience travellers' diarrhoea. Whilst Africa certainly qualifies as 'developing' I would not classify the safari camps and lodges in that third world category. However, diarrhoea is not unheard of on safari and if it is something that you know you are prone to, it may be worth considering taking along a suitable preventative medication. The most common cause of travellers’ diarrhoea is infection by the bacterium Enterotoxigenic E. coli. To negate this it is advisable to seek out a medication that contains a rich source of antibodies (what are commonly referred to as probiotics). Such antibodies, such as found in Bovine Colostrum Powder, bind to the E. coli in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing it from attaching to the intestinal wall and thereby neutralising its ability to cause fever, belly cramps and diarrhoea. Speak to your GP or pharmacist.

It's important to distinguish between travellers’ diarrhoea and food poisoning. The latter is the result of eating toxins that have already formed in the food, and while it may cause both vomiting and diarrhoea, it’s usually over within 12 hours. Beyond avoiding uncooked or poorly cooked food, the best advise I can offer is to wash your hands regularly with an alcohol based hand santizer (or soap if sanitizer is not available).