Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique is a low-risk malarial destination but we recommend that you seek professional medical advice to enable you to make decisions on personal malaria protection.
Generally Northern Namibia, including Etosha National Park is considered to be higher Malaria risk than the Southern Parts of Namibia as well as Botswana and Zimbabwe. Malaria risk is also higher during the rainy months from December till May.
You should use an effective insect repellent on clothing and any exposed skin. Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is safe and the most effective insect repellent and can be sprayed on to clothes. Local Names in Namibia include Peaceful Sleep and Bug Off.
If you sleep outdoors or in an unscreened room, you should use mosquito nets impregnated with an insecticide (such as pyrethroid). The net should be long enough to fall to the floor all round your bed and be tucked under the mattress.
If practical, you should try to cover up bare areas with long-sleeved, loose-fitting clothing, long trousers and socks – if you are outside after sunset – to reduce the risk of mosquitoes biting.
And some local advise would be to drink a Gin and Tonic at Sunset ????
