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

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Best Spas in the Kruger

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

nThambo Tree Camp

nThambo Tree Camp is the sister camp to Africa on Foot and offers affordable, luxury accommodation in your choice of five wooden tented cabins on stilts. Located eye-level with the trees, it’s ideally situated to game watch from the comfort of your verandah.

Africa On Foot

Africa On Foot an affordable and authentic safari camp located in the Klaserie Game Reserve offers professional Big Five walking safaris and focus on tracking predators & other big game; as well as educating guests about the local fauna and flora.

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Twelve 12 luxuriously appointed tented suites, Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers some of the best game viewing traversing 1000's of hectares of pristine African wilderness within the Timbavati Private Game Reserve.

Kings Camp

Kings Camp offers up nine luxury safari suites, deep in the heart of one of South Africa's famed private Game Reserves, home to Africa's "Big 5" as well as most importantly the Famous "White lions" of the Timbavati.

Umlani Bush Camp

Ten rustic thatched safari huts are available at Umlani Bush Camp, with simplified luxury as the theme getting "getting back to nature" within the world famous Timbavati Game Reserve is par for the course. The ideal safari destination for families and couples alike.

Klaserie Sands River Camp

The Privately owned Klaserie Sands River Camp situated on the banks of the Ntsiri River offers up luxury accommodation and 60 000 hectares of wildlife-rich bushveld to explore. This amazing camp is nestled between lofty Jackalberry and Leadwood trees.