South Africa is the perfect destination if you’re seeking the ultimate safari experience but without the risk or worry of malaria. After all, when you’re sitting in a rumbling 4x4, watching the acacia trees and sickle bushes rush past while on your way to seek out Simba in the middle of the South African savannah, the last thing you want to think about is when you last topped up your mozzie spray. Spot the Big Five (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalos) as they roam through the swaying golden grasslands and even track down endangered brown hyenas or pinecone-like pangolins. South Africa malaria-free safaris are packed with adventure, from the wilderness of Madikwe Game Reserve and the Waterberg District to Addo Elephant National Park, which is closer to cultural hubs, there is something for every wannabe safari guide.

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Published on 24th April 2018

Whether you’re looking to plan a family safari adventure tailored specifically towards your little lion cubs or a romantic honeymoon holiday that is completely and unapologetically yours, we can advise on the very best South Africa malaria-free safaris.


Rise with the sun in your luxury lodge to the smell of fresh cookies and coffee floating on the breeze, and head out on a game drive, on the lookout for the finest South African wildlife. Saddle up for a riding safari in the malaria-free Waterberg District and revel in your newfound horseback invisibility. Ride among giraffes with their heads hovering high above the surrounding greenery, completely unphased by the click of your camera, and round off the evening with a sundowner at a lodge that radiates the rustic charm of the South African savannah as the sun dips below the Waterberg Mountains, casting a golden-syrup glow over the rusty-red termite hills.


South Africa malaria-free safaris aren’t just about rugged wilderness, either. Venture to the beautiful bushlands of Addo Elephant National Park and experience the Big Seven (southern right whales and great white sharks join the Big Five) where the craggy coast meets the Indian Ocean. Swap your mid-afternoon doze for a crisp dip in the infinity plunge pool or indulge in afternoon tea as you watch giddy guinea-fowl chicks chasing after their parents. After an amazing day brimming with elephant sightings, enjoy a quiet moment looking out over the never-ending planes, as the last of the sun’s amber rays dip below the horizon.

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