Malaria In Kruger

Malaria In Kruger

The Kruger National Park DOES fall within a malaria area and it is highly recommended that one takes all necessary precautions against the disease.

  • Medium risk of exposure between June and September (winter)
  • High risk of exposure between October and May (the rainy season/summer)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE MUST ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR, PHARMACIST, LOCAL MALARIA SPECIALIST BEFORE EMBARKING ON A SAFARI TO A MALARIA AREA - THE CONTENTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE A GUIDE ONLY - CONDITIONS DO CHANGE.

Have a look at our 'Malaria In Africa' page for more information on the disease.

The below map of the Kruger Park region is only to give an approximate idea of where malaria can be found, it is in no ways accurate.

Kruger Park Malaria Information

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