Malaria in Amboseli National Park

Malaria in Amboseli National Park: Amboseli national park is one of the best and most popular national parks in Kenya. IIts among the few protected areas that are near the capital city Nairobi. Its located in the South-Eastern part of Kenya bordering Tanzania. Its among the few protected areas where you can have a clear view of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. The park is covered by different habitants with different vegetation cover. The famousness of the park lies of the overwhelming population of the African Elephants that can be easily seen during your game drives. Amboseli national park malaria like any other parts of Kenya is prevalent. Being located near the coast makes it one of the risky malaria places. The park also is covered by the lake called Lake Amboseli where the park got its name. The availability of water catchment areas at the park creates fertiole ground for the breeding of mosquitoes which in turn spread malaria. The location of the park in low altitude also favours the breeding and life style of the mosquitoes that spread malaria. Malaria in Kenya generally is a risky place except on the high altitude area like Laikipia Plateau which are malaria free places. The other safe places are the tree hotels/lodges which are found in some parks.

Its with that background that all travelers are advised to visit there travel doctors when planning for their safari to Amboseli. You will have to take necessary Malaria vaccinations in addition to the mandatory vaccinations for entering to Kenya. In many African countries, Malaria vaccination is not regarded as one of the key requirements for entering in to the country but good for your own safety and health. As they always say “prevention is better than cure” better take the necessary malaria vaccination 14 days before your travel date to Kenya.

Amboseli national park malaria is lower during the dry season which is also regarded as high season in Amboseli. During the dry season most of the water catchment areas dry up hence lower the breeding places for mosquitoes at the park. The travellers are always advised to visit the park during the dry season that begins from June to October then December to February. The Amboseli national park malaria is higher risky during the rainy season. During the rainy season the park ponds are full of stagnant water which is the best breeding areas for the mosquitoes. The rainy months are from March to May and November each year. When planning for the best Safari in Amboseli your advised to come with some anti-Malaria tablets for your own safety. Another procedure is through having the insect repellent which contains more DEET which is recommended by the World Health Organization. The recommended percentage is 20-35% of DEET in insect repellent. The added advantage of these insect repellents is that they donot only prevent you from mosquito bites but also other wild insects during the daily game drives or nature walks while at the park. Depending on the advice from your travel doctor but Malaria vaccination will be the best mode for all travelers.

Amboseli national park malaria should not be make you fear to achieve your dreams to this wonderful wildlife game viewing destination. The good news is that all the lodges both inside and outside the park are all equipped with malaria treated mosquito nests. The Kenya wildlife service always have routine check out on all lodges to see if their rooms have clean good treated mosquito nests in all rooms.

Make sure your room mosquito net is ever on during day or night. Check well on any opening around the net, the holes at the net will leave small gaps where mosquitoes will enter inside the net. When sleeping at your room make sure you sleep in the middle of the bed avoid lying near the net.

We always advise our guests that incase you have small signs and symptoms of Malaria related problems please talk to your driver guide who will help you very first when the situation is still at the first stage. He will help you contact the doctor who can test you and give you the rightful advise.

In conclusion, Amboseli national park malaria is real take necessary prequotions and preventive measures well. Make sure during the game drives or any other park activity make sure you wear long sleeve shirts , good walking boots that will prevent you from direct contact with the insects. However the rate at which the Malaria affects is very low with rare cases of Malaria reported at the park. The pregnant (expectant mothers) are the most valuables so we advise them to me extra careful while enjoying nature. There is no doubt that Amboseli national park gives your lifetime wildlife memories during your safari at the park. For more information on Amboseli national park malaria please visit the Malaria website www.malaria.org.za it has more detailed information across the world.