Although visiting Africa for some is a memorable experience it is one of the countries that does a problem with mosquitos. Some of these mosquitos can also carry malaria which is why you must take as much care as possible to avoid getting bitten and making your holiday memorable for the wrong reasons.

If you are travelling to certain parts of Africa, you will probably need vaccinations and so it is worth checking with your doctor a few months before you travel. There are however a number of safari camps located in malaria free zones and if travelling with children, you should definitely select one of these resorts.

In practical terms you need to make sure that you cover up as much of your skin as possible, making it a lot harder for you to get bitten. Mosquito repellent should be worn but be sure to buy one that is a DEET or picaridin based repellent as these will offer the best protection from the awful bites.

Most supermarkets and health shops sell Mosquito repellent bands and although there is no real evidence that these are effective, many people swear by them and wear them constantly when on their African safari holiday.