Malaria Warning

Please note:The Kruger National Park and surrounds is a malaria endemic area.
it is essential to consult your doctor for advice and take all necessary precautions.
For expert advice you can contact the Netcare Travel Clinic – 
e mail: [email protected]

ANTI-MALARIA MEDICATION:
MEFLIAM
1 TABLET DAILY BEGINNING 1 WEEK BEFORE ENTERING THE KRUGER PARK OR ANY       MALARIA AREA
1 TABLET DAILY WHILST IN THE PARK
1 TABLET DAILY FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER

DOXICYL (CONTAINS ANTIBIOTIC – NOT TO BE TAKEN IF ALLERGIC TO PENICILLIN)
1 TABLET DAILY BEGINNING 1 DAY BEFORE ENTERING THE KRUGER PARK OR ANY     MALARIA AREA
1 TABLET DAILY WHILST IN THE PARK
1 TABLET DAILY FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER
SIDE EFFECTS  1. LADIES TO TAKE EXTRA BIRTH CONTROL MEASURES
                              2. LADIES COULD EXPERIENCE THRUSH
                              3. COULD IRRITATE THE STOMACH – MUST BE TAKEN AFTER A LARGE                                    
                                   MEAL
 
MALANIL (ONLY OBTAINABLE IN SOUTH AFRICA)
1 TABLET DAILY BEGINNING 1 DAY BEFORE ENTERING THE KRUGER PARK OR ANY 
    MALARIA AREA
1 TABLET DAILY WHILST IN THE PARK
1 TABLET DAILY FOR 7 DAYS AFTER
NO SIDE EFFECTS