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Doctor-reviewed health advice for safari travellers, written with our medical partner.
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Malaria Prevention for Kenya Safari Travellers: The Full Guide
Medically reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD — Professor of Public Health, David Tvildiani Medical University. Malaria remains the most significant preventable health risk for travellers to sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya…
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Safari Medical Kit: 12 Items Every Traveller Should Pack
Bush camps are remote. The nearest pharmacy may be three hours away. A compact personal medical kit handles the everyday issues that can derail a safari if you are unprepared.
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Heat and Sun on Safari: Avoiding Heat Exhaustion in East Africa
Game drives run through the heat of the day. Many first-time safari travellers underestimate the sun at altitude and end up spending their second afternoon in camp instead of in the field.…
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Safari Vaccinations: What You Actually Need Before You Go
Not every vaccine listed online applies to every itinerary. This guide explains which vaccinations are genuinely recommended for East African safari travel, which are legally required and which are optional.
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Malaria Prevention for Safari Travellers: The Complete Guide
Malaria is preventable. Every year travellers skip prophylaxis and end up seriously ill. This guide explains which drugs work, which areas carry the highest risk, and the non-pharmaceutical steps that actually make…
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Safari Health Checklist: 7 Questions Answered by a Doctor and a Guide
Vaccines, malaria, food and water, sun, altitude, chronic conditions and insurance: evidence-based safari health advice from a doctor and a guide.
