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Choose a Malaria Free South Africa Safari

A South Africa safari in the dry season, when mosquitos are few in number, poses very little danger of catching malaria, particularly in unpopulated and remote areas of the country. Of course it is always a good idea to take anti malarial medication in advance of a South Africa safari if planning to visit one of the remoter regions of the north east tip. The country has a number of malaria free reserves and this doesn't mean travellers have to compromise on the luxury either. This is no hindrance to seeing the full range of wildlife too, and in particular the "Big Five": lions, buffalo, elephants, rhino and leopards. The Madikwe Game Reserve near the border with Botswana is one of the biggest reserves in the country and home to antelope, cheetah, wild dogs and zebra as well as the Big Five. Madikwe is located three hours from Sun City and five hours from Johannesburg. A true wilderness, the reserve is situated in a breathtaking natural landscape of volcanic hills, vast pla ins and meandering rivers.

Outside the Cities

For a malaria free South Africa safari within easy travelling distance of the major cities try Shamwari or Kwandwe on the grassy plains near the city of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province. Also situated near to the Garden Route, a stunning stretch of coastline, these reserves offer sightings of leopards, elephants, lions, antelope and buffalo. To the north of Johannesburg is the 67,000 hectare Marakele reserve, another malaria free option that boasts a wilderness as remote as any other in the country.

Booking your South Africa Safari

Going on a malaria free South Africa safari means it's possible to encounter the regions impressive wildlife with peace of mind. The main malaria-free safari areas are the North West Province, including the Madikwe and Pilanesberg National Park , the Waterberg in the north Limpopo Province (often considered to be one of the best-kept secrets of the safari trail) and the Eastern Cape. Also in the Eastern Cape is the Addo Elephant National Park, a park that is home to more than 450 elephants - the most per square kilometre of any reserve in the country. They share the habitat with zebra, black rhino, red hartebeest and over 400 species of bird. If you want guaranteed sightings of soem of Africa's greatest creatures, this is a must see on any malaria free South Africa safari South Africa safari itinerary.

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