HI South Africa Please check the health requirements of your own country before leaving it as you may need to produce vaccination certificates after your stay in South Africa. As there is no national health service it is advisable to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before your arrival. Malaria regions include the Northern Province, Mpumalanga and the north of Kwazulu-Natal.
Preventative medication is obtainable from all South African pharmacies.
We do suggest that you consult a pharmacist for the best medication available before your departure to a specific region. The South African sun is very strong with a high ultraviolet rating. It is a good idea to make use of sun screens with protection factors of 15 and over when spending any length of time out in the sun. For further protection visitors can wear a hat during the noon day sun. Travellers should be aware that they are at risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.