malaria free safari lodges

Malaria Free

safari without the meds

 

Don’t want to take malaria prophylactics but still want to go on a big game safari?

Head for South Africa where we have chosen three of the finest malaria free safari lodges

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Flights to these lodges are available from various SA airports OR lodges can be easily accessed by self-driving rental cars

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We suggest 2-3 nights for a malaria free safari and rates include luxurious accommodation, all meals and 2 daily game drives

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Out In Africa Travel

Memorable safaris without the malaria tablets

where to go malaria-free

The three malaria free lodges listed below are accessed by flights from either Johannesburg, Durban or Port Elizabeth Airports from where meet and greet transfers OR rental cars can be booked. 

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First up, situated on the border of South Africa and Botswana, welcome to Madikwe Hills Lodge

Madikwe Hills Lodge

Madikwe Hills Game Reserve

 

set amongst boulders & age-old Tamboti trees on a rocky outcrop of a 75000 hectare game reserve

12 private glass-fronted suites with pools link to the central dining area with wooden walkways

an opulent 2-4 bedroom villa offers private game drives, a personal chef & your own butler

central lounge/dining/bar area with spa, gym, library, curio shop and wine cellar

50min flight or 4.5hr self-drive from Johannesburg 

 

rates 2026
R18 ooo

per person per night 

Settlers Drift

Kariega Game Reserve

 

family-owned big 5 private game reserve stretching across 10,000 hectares of pristine wilderness

5 lodges to choose from – we love Settlers Drift’s 9 luxurious tented suites with private deck

airconditioned comfort and breathtaking views across hills, valleys and 2 meandering rivers

guided day/night game drives, walking safari’s, river cruises, fishing and canoeing

1hr45m from Port Elizabeth Airport – lodge arrival by boat can be arranged

 

rates 2026
R12 800 to R18 000
per person sharing

Phinda Rock Lodge

Phinda Game Reserve

 

an architectural delight, dramatically set into a cliff face with breath-taking valley views

6 romantic and spacious, shuttered suites open onto deck with private plunge pool

central lounge/dining area with fireplace looks onto abundant wildlife below

delicious meals, bush banquets, game drives/walks and river cruises

415 bird species, known for cheetah and black rhino sightings

5 other beautiful Phinda lodges to choose from here

3.5hr self drive on good roads from Durban Airport

 

rates 2026
from R22 400
per person sharing

Malaria free safaris

Experience wild Africa – without the malaria tablets.

Email us today and let’s start planning your dream safari

two safari guests having pool cocktails while watching elephants drink at Madikwe Hills Lodge SA

based in Cape Town South Africa

so remember

based in Cape Town South Africa

so remember

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