Malaria in Kruger National Park — What Travellers Need to Know in 2026

<p><strong>Kruger National Park is a low-to-moderate malaria risk area</strong> with seasonal peaks November to April. Winter (May-October) carries the lowest risk of the year. Decisions about prophylaxis are personal medical decisions for a travel doctor — this article is information, not advice. Practical precautions (repellent, covered clothing at dusk, screened accommodation) reduce risk significantly.</p>