Malaria in Tsavo National Park

Malaria in Tsavo National Park: Tsavo national park is a combination of Tsavo East national park and Tsavo West National park. It’s Kenya’s largest national park that is covering over 22,000 square kilometres. The park is divided by the Nairobi-Mombasa highway that cuts the park in two creating Tsavo East and Tsavo West national park. Its one of the oldest national parks in Kenya which was established in April 1948. Both two parks were established in the same date and year. Its popularity lies on the unique red dusted African Elephants that are easily found roaming freely at the park. Tsavo West national park is also known as the Man eater park is famous of the predator world especially the lions who killed many railway contractors during the construction of the East African Railway line.

The location of the park in the remote desert area of Taru may make many think that there is little impact of Malaria in the park. But this is not true, the park lies in busy area near the coast bordered by hills and forests. These are all fertile grounds for the reproduction of mosquitoes at the park. However little people know much about Tsavo national park malaria. Like any other toursism destinations not only in Kenya but entire Africa Malaria is available due to the presence of mosquitoes at the park. The Kenya authorities’ donot take it a mandate for tourists to have Malaria certificate before coming to Kenya. But as us local tour operators we take initiative to advise all our guests before they come to the country to first visit their personal doctors for the Malaria vaccine two weeks prio to their travel date to Kenya. We also advise them to come with insect repellents which they use to prevent them from bits of mosquitoes. When buying the insect repellents please make sure you buy the one which has strong or high DEET percentage. This is the one recommended to be effective and can provided you guarantee of defence against these insects. Apply it before going to bed, before going for the game drives and other activities in the park.

Malaria in Africa is undoubtable and it’s the main health concern to all travellers. Tsavo national park malaria is much at the peak of the rainy seasons that is from April to May and from October to November when the park receives its second rains. This is when much stagnant waters are found across the park hence creating fertile grounds for the reproduction of mosquitoes. The weather and the vegetation of Tsavo National park which is dominated by long dry seasons alongside short savannah grass has made the park Malaria less risk destination. The park is found in semi-desert area with few water catmint areas hence contributing to less mosquitoes at the park.

However, some parts of Kenya which are located in highland areas are less risk areas for Malaria.

The other great news is that all camps and lodges in Tsavo national park have good treated mosquito sleeping nets. This reduces on the chances of the guests getting Malaria from the park. If one has good insect repellent that they can use during the activities they she or he is very safe during their safari in Tsavo national park. Tsavo like any other African tourist destination is not 100% malaria free area. You must carry with you some anti Malaria tablets just for the case. For more guidelines on which malaria tablets are good for Africa please contact your travel doctor or check more information on CDC website. Another good consultative wedsite is www.malaria.org.za it has detailed information about malaria worldwide.

Tsavo national park malaria information is one of the preparation stages that makes your safari successful. Its better to be equipped with all the parking lists when coming for your Kenya safari. When sighting out Tsavo national park malaria, there are also other recommended vaccinations guests must take before coming to Kenya for a safari. These are Yellow fever certificate, infact there is no country in East Africa that allows you entry to it without the yellow fever certificate. The guest can bring the international Certificate of Vaccination of carry the Prophylaxis that others term as Yellow fever card. You cannot secure a visa without this proof of the vaccination. Considering the new area your going, its also advisable to have vaccinations on Cholera, Typhoid, Hepatitis A and B and many more.

This may sound good news but know that prevention is better than cure. You may not leave in this areas for entire safari hence making it advisable for the guest to take all the necessary precautions before they start their journey to Kenya. Come enjoy the best of Kenya through our great packages of Tsavo national park safaris. For more information of successful African trip keep posted on our blogs and parking lists. This will guide you to plan well for a successful Kenya safari.