​Malaria & Vaccinations – South Africa

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

The information on this page is just a brief guide and should not be used as a replacement for a consultation with your travel doctor. The government organizations and travel clinics below are trusted resources for complete and up-to-date info about travelers' health in South Africa.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are recommended; see websites below for more detailed immunization advice.

Malaria Risk

Most of the country is free of malaria, but the main wildlife area lies in a moderate-risk zone, including Kruger National Park and all other Lowveld reserves in Mpumalanga. The KwaZulu-Natal parks lie in a low-risk zone. The highest risk of transmission is in the rainy season from October to May. See websites below for more detailed advice.

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