Safety

Wanang is a safe place to stay. However, no activity is entirely risk-free, particularly if enjoyed in remote tropical rainforests.

Visit to Wanang is at your own risk. The risks include malaria (Malaron plus Delagil provide good protection), poisonous snakes (death adder, small eyed snake – not very common but present) and surprisingly little else. Getting lost in the forest is a serious risk so that the visitors must be always accompanied by a local guide. A first-aid kit is available in the field.

Both Wanang Village and the Swire Station have helipads for emergencies. All visitors must have medical insurance (covering also emergency evacuation). BRC can assist in case of injury or sickness but cannot cover often very substantial costs of medical emergencies so that an insurance policy is essential.

Saldon Yabi, a clan leader, offering food to forest spirits to ensure they see the construction of the Swire Research Station favourably and will prevent any further snake bites.