Health & safety: Egypt
Tap water
Not safe
Food safety
High risk
Can you drink the tap water in Egypt?
Tap water NOT safe. Bottled everywhere. Brush teeth with bottled.
Food safety in Egypt
'Pharaoh's revenge' common. Stick to busy restaurants + cooked food. Avoid salads + raw fruits without peel + tap water ice. Cruise ship food usually OK.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
- Yellow Fever if arriving from risk countries
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Hepatitis A + B
- Typhoid
- Rabies if outdoor activities
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Mount Sinai (2,285m) — sunrise climbs common.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Some Rift Valley fever risk in Nile delta.
Heat risk
Summer 40-45°C+. Avoid pyramids midday Jun-Aug.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Limited outside Cairo. Insurance + evacuation cover essential.