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Plan Your Botswana Adventure: Malaria Information & Safety Tips

Discover Botswana: Stunning Safaris & Important Health Information

Experience the beauty of Botswana while staying safe. Learn about malaria risks and essential precautions.

Plan Your Botswana Adventure: Malaria Information & Safety Tips

Botswana

Botswana offers breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters. However, it's important to be aware of malaria risks, particularly in the northern regions. This page provides essential information to help you plan a safe and memorable trip.

Malaria Information

Malaria is present in Botswana year-round, with peak season from November to June. The Chobe and Ngamiland districts have the highest risk.

Safety Precautions

Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and pants, using insect repellent containing DEET, and sleeping under a mosquito net, especially in high-risk areas.

Travel Insurance

Ensure your travel insurance covers medical emergencies, including malaria treatment.

During Your Trip

Use insect repellent regularly, especially during dawn and dusk. Stay in well-screened accommodations. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid mosquito breeding grounds.

After Your Trip

If you experience any flu-like symptoms after returning home, seek immediate medical attention and inform your doctor of your travel history.

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