​Malaria & Safety – Pilanesberg GR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Safety

Pilanesberg Game Reserve is a safe place for travelers, in our opinion. All South African parks and reserves are basically free of crime. As all over the world, there is always some crime in cities, but you’ll be sheltered from that on an organized tour. As long as you take normal safety measures when visiting urban places, there is nothing to worry about (see ‘Cities & Urban Areas: Safety Precautions’ below). The vast majority of travelers in South Africa have a crime-free visit.

Malaria-free & Vaccinations

There is no malaria in Pilanesberg, so antimalarial medication isn’t required. Only in the northeastern part of South Africa (including Kruger National Park and surrounds) is there a small malaria risk. Several vaccinations are advisable when traveling to South Africa, so consult your local health-care professional before you go.

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing is very safe as long as you listen to the instructions of your guide. Self-drive visitors should take note of the reserve’s rules and read the ‘Wildlife Viewing Safety Precautions’ below. Incidents with wild animals are extremely rare.

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