Is There Malaria in Serengeti National Park ?

Are you planning your first African Bush Safari to Serengeti National Park and you are worried about Malaria ?
We are here to reassure you that you can enjoy your Safari without concern.
Serengeti National Park which is one of the best Safari destinations in Tanzania and entire Africa, is among the safari regions with very low risk of Malaria. This is because of the high elevation ranging from 3,020 to 6,050 feet and climate. Mosquitoes thrive in hot, humid conditions. The anopheles marsh mosquito cannot transmit malaria above 2,000-2,500 feet above sea level. When you combine the altitude with cooler night air, the risk is greatly reduced.

However, the park is quite bushy with water catchment areas, which are most a times stagnant and thus fertile grounds for mosquito breeding. Therefore, all travelers visiting Serengeti National Park are advised to take preventative action. Before travel, visit your personal doctor who will be able to prescribe suitable malarial prophylactics. Then while you are away add to that protection by taking other small steps; use mosquito repellants that contain DEET, as they are the most effective as well as covering up at dusk to minimize the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes.

Most of the lodges and camps in the Serengeti also do provides mosquito nets and insect repellants but we still encourage you to pack your own preferred brand of insect repellants. Travelers are also strongly advised to consult with their doctors about taking Malaria prophylaxis before traveling. Read more about Malaria facts here.