Malaria in Kenya
Hotel Bed with Malaria Net in Kenya
Malaria in Kenya
There is malaria risk in all of Kenya at altitudes below 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). There is no malaria risk in Nairobi, but there is malaria risk in the Masai Mara and other game reserves in Kenya.
Malaria Pills for Kenya
In order to protect yourself against malaria while you are visiting Kenya, you should visit a travel clinic before you travel to get antimalarial pills (often called ‘malaria pills’) and any vaccinations you need. Do not buy malaria pills in Kenya, as they are not always reliable or safe.
The most common type of malaria pill is Malarone, but others are available as well. Do not take chloroquine as an antimalarial in Kenya, as it is not effective in preventing malaria there.
Other Ways to Prevent Malaria in Kenya
Malaria is carried by mosquitoes that come out at night. In order to protect yourself against mosquito bites, make sure to wear plenty of insect repellent when traveling in Kenya.
Wear light-colored long-sleeved shirts, trousers, and closed-toed shoes with socks at night if you will be outdoors or in a building that has mosquitoes inside.
Pack a mosquito net to hang over your bed if you are staying in a hostel that has mosquitoes in the rooms. Most high-end hotels in Kenya will have mosquito nets over the beds.