Health and Medical Information

Your health and safety are important to us, and we want you to enjoy your African hunting safari with complete peace of mind.

All Garland Hunting Safaris hunting areas in South Africa are situated in malaria-free regions. We recommend that all international guests consult their doctor or travel health professional before travelling to South Africa and ensure that their routine vaccinations, including tetanus, are up to date. Confirm vaccination and entry health requirements with your travel health professional before departure.

If you have any existing medical conditions, allergies, physical limitations or other health concerns that may be relevant during your safari, please inform us prior to your arrival. This allows our team to be properly prepared and to provide you with the best possible assistance throughout your stay.

Guests who require prescription medication should bring a sufficient supply for the duration of their safari, preferably with additional medication in case of unexpected travel delays. If you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, we also recommend bringing a spare pair of glasses or sufficient contact lenses for your trip.

All our hunting vehicles and camps are equipped with comprehensive first aid kits for minor injuries and general field related incidents. We recommend bringing a small personal medical kit containing any medication you regularly use, along with basic remedies for headaches, colds, flu like symptoms, allergies and stomach ailments. Any prescription medication, including antibiotics, should be discussed with your doctor before travelling.

Following good seasonal rains in the Eastern Cape, small ticks commonly referred to as pepper ticks may occasionally be encountered in the veld. Some ticks in South Africa can transmit tick bite fever, and we recommend taking sensible precautions and checking for ticks after spending time in the field. Symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches and flu-like symptoms, sometimes accompanied by a sore or dark lesion at the site of the bite. Should you experience any unusual symptoms during or after your safari, seek medical advice and inform your doctor of your recent travel and possible tick exposure.

The African sun can be strong, even during the cooler hunting months, so we recommend bringing a good quality, high SPF sunscreen and suitable sun protection.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding health or medical requirements before your safari, please speak to your doctor or contact the Garland Hunting Safaris team before travelling.