The name of the park, Serengeti National Park, which is known for its grasslands, comes from the Masai word siringet, which means “the infinite expanses of the savanna” and accurately defines Serengeti National Park. Because there are fewer water sources and shorter grasslands throughout Serengeti National Park, there is a smaller mosquito population there and a therefore decreased chance of contracting malaria. Serengeti National Park has fewer mosquitoes than other national parks, which reduces the likelihood of malaria cases there. However, even with these reduced mosquito populations, the Serengeti may still have some.

All  those making their way to Serengeti  on a safari ,  are therefore urged to consult their personal doctors and physicians and receive suitable advice concerning going to Africa, especially in respect to malaria. This is because the Serengeti National Park still hosts mosquitoes. Travelers can get vaccinated against malaria as recommended by their doctors, as well as with or without malaria pills as still given by your doctor. As you arrange your vacation to Tanzania, your tour guide will encourage you to give this some serious thought.

As with most other Tanzania safari locations, Serengeti National Park’s camps and lodges have taken measures to protect their visitors from catching malaria. To protect visitors from mosquito bites, the various lodging options in Serengeti National Park provide treated mosquito nets tucked in all of their mattresses. Although treated mosquito nets are provided inside the lodges, this does not ensure that you will not get bitten by mosquitoes outside the nets. As a result, Serengeti National Park visitors are advised to take extra personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites and malaria.

Insect repellent lotions or oils are also recommended for travelers doing Serengeti National Park safari tours in Tanzania in order to avoid mosquito bites, especially when they are beyond the protection of their mosquito nets. Applying insect repellents like the highly recommended DEET is very important before venturing outside to participate in Serengeti National Park activities like game drives. You are protected from bites from other insects as well as mosquitoes when you use an insect repellent. When you plan to enjoy a campfire in the evenings, don’t forget to use the bug repellents.

Malaria vaccinations are not among the mandatory immunizations that visitors to Tanzania need to get. Before visiting Tanzaniaand visiting the Serengeti National Park, visitors are strongly urged to meet with their personal doctors at least six weeks prior to their intended departure dates to receive expert guidance and the appropriate prescriptions. It is important to get vaccinated against malaria or carry along prescription anti-malarial medication because it is better to be safe than sorry.

Once you arrive at your hotel, kindly check to see if your room has a mosquito net. If it does, make sure that it is in good shape and free of any tears that could allow mosquitoes to get inside and bite you, which would only cause you to develop malaria in Serengeti  Park.

You are suggested to take long-sleeved shirts and pants for your Tanzania safari trip in order to keep your arms and feet covered and prevent mosquito bites from occurring as easily on unprotected skin. To prevent skin exposure, it is highly advised to wear these long-sleeved shirts and pants while on game drives or walking safaris.

But keep in mind that there are other required vaccinations that you should discuss with your personal doctor, aside from the malaria in Serengeti National Park for which you should be fully prepared. You must have proof of yellow fever vaccine in order to enter Tanzania; otherwise, you risk being turned away or forced to undergo vaccinations at the airport.

One of the most popular safari sites in Tanzania, Serengeti National Park sees an increase in visitors each year. A Serengeti safari tour is one of the best and most memorable African safari experiences you will ever have, despite the presence of malaria-causing mosquitoes in Serengeti National Park. Spend some time planning a memorable Tanzanian vacation with a dependable travel agency, and you’ll be rewarded with one of the country’s most outstanding safari adventures