Practical Advice about Malaria Prevention for Visitors to Uganda
Here is How to Avoid Malaria on a Safari in Uganda – Prevention is the Key.
How to avoid getting Malaria on a Safari in Uganda. We will show you how you can prevent Mosquito Bites on Safari. Fighting the bite of mosquitoes by taking preventative measures is more manageable and better than treating Malaria in Uganda or after returning home.
Preventative Malaria measures are what you can take to keep you healthy while on your Safari in Uganda. The only bug we hope bites you is the Safari Bug, not some Malaria-carrying mosquito.
Most Safari-Goers do not contract Malaria, and none of our clients on Safari have come down with it. Most of them have followed our preventative advice and have enjoyed their time in Uganda. (none of our clients since 2006 have contracted Malaria).
Fewer mosquitoes are found in Uganda’s higher-elevation and more fabulous Gorilla Highlands, where you track the mountain gorillas. Mosquitoes are unlikely to bite you since the nighttime temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit or 15 degrees Celsius.
How to Avoid Getting Malaria on a Safari in Uganda – Preventing it is a part of staying well on your Safari.
How to Avoid Getting Malaria on a Safari in Uganda: 
Uganda is full of scenic wonders, wildlife, and primates, and yes, in many parts of the country, Mosquitoes, and some of the female mosquitoes, may carry Malaria.
Here are some practical tips to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes and coming down with the illness. It takes up to two weeks to get Malaria after being bitten by a female malaria-carrying mosquito.
Take Anti-Malaria Tablets:
That is a must for visitors to Uganda, and it is wise to see your doctor at home or a travel clinic.
They know about Malaria Prevention, and you will receive your prophylactic malaria medicine regimen.
Malarone has proven to be the best and the most expensive medicine. Generic Malarone can be prescribed at a lower price.
Mefloquine or Lariam may also be prescribed. It, however, has many side effects, such as violent nightmares. A suitable alternative is doxycycline, an antibiotic that is also inexpensive. The negative side of doxycycline is that it makes you sensitive to the sun, which means you can get sunburned quickly.
Use a good Mosquito Insect Repellent:
You can purchase good mosquito repellents in your home country, such as Cutter or Off, check the label, and ensure that it contains at least 20% DEET. Apply the spray, especially in the evening and at night. An alternative to DEET products is using Citronella Oils in one form or another.
Our clients have told us that the best repellent is RID from Australia – it works on mosquitoes and tsetse flies. Tsetse Flies are in the savanna parks, but Uganda has no sleeping sickness.
Read more about Insect Repellent for your Safari in Uganda.
Use the Mosquito Net in your room:
Most Hotels and Wildlife Park Lodging facilities provide you with a mosquito net, and bringing one to Uganda is unnecessary. You can further help by spraying the room with the most effective product in East Africa, “Doom.”
The nets are often treated nets. Spraying the room with Doom before you go to dinner will give you additional protection. In most luxury lodgings, they will treat your space with Doom as they turn down the beds. A spray can of Doom costs about 4 USD and will last for your trip, do not buy the other products since they are not as effective. As an alternative, use a Citronella Candle, 
available in most supermarkets in Uganda.
Wear long – Trousers and Long-Sleeved Shirts After Dark:
Mosquitoes are most active in the evening and night. Wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts, use your Bug Spray liberally, and keep wearing neutral colors. Dark colors attract mosquitos; you are fine if you use spray on your clothing.
Avoid High Sugar Intake:
Leave those candy bars at home. Mosquitoes prefer people with higher sugar intake and are more apt to bite you. Mosquitoes pick up your odor and favor you if you have taken in a lot of sugar and yeast from sweet rolls, beer, etc.
Turn Unnecessary lights off:
Lights attract mosquitoes; it is best to leave off the ones you do not need. Light also attracts other insects, so your comfort should leave off lights if you see them attracting insects.
Avoid Using Perfumes:
Perfumes, Colognes, After-Shave Products, and even Deodorants attract mosquitoes and draw them to you. It is best to avoid using them in the Bush on Safari.
Malaria is natural – But you can Prevent it.
How to Avoid Getting Malaria on a Safari in Uganda: There are three hundred million to five hundred million malaria cases per year globally. Most Ugandans are sadly remarkably familiar with its ill effects, and most Ugandans that can afford it sleep under nets.
Mosquitoes are annoying bugs and can smell your blood from great distances. It is, however, only the female mosquito that feeds on human blood, transmitting Malaria. Despite what people used to say in Uganda, Mosquitoes do not transmit HIV, and HIV cannot survive in a mosquito.
In Uganda, many illnesses are attributed to Malaria. The first thing many clinics do is to give a malaria test. Malaria is widespread in Uganda since many people live close to each other, and the malaria-carrying
Avoid getting Malaria while visiting Uganda -Take a few precautions, avoid insect bites and Malaria, and enjoy your Safari. The good news is this, we have never had a client come down with Malaria on Safari with us in Uganda.
Will you catch Malaria on your Safari?
Most likely, you will not. Follow the instructions on this page, consult your doctor or travel clinic in your country, and take your Malaria Regimen. None of our clients have ever contracted Malaria on Safari.
Be aware of malaria symptoms: Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of malaria, which may include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. If you experience these symptoms, even after returning home, seek medical attention immediately. It can be easily treated by most doctors in Uganda.
Follow the preventive Steps above.
By taking these necessary steps, we hope you can relax and enjoy your safari experience without worrying about the risk of contracting Malaria. Your health is our top priority, and we encourage you to take these precautions seriously. Have a wonderful trip, and treasure the memories you’ll create!
