Is Livingstone a malaria area?

Livingstone is in a Malaria area. The best precaution is not to be bitten – wear long trousers and long sleeved shirts in the early morning and evening and wear insect repellent. Please consult your health care professional regarding prophylactics for malaria in advance of travel.



Yes, Livingstone, Zambia, is located in a high-risk malaria zone, and travelers in 2026 are strongly advised to take comprehensive precautions. Malaria is endemic throughout Zambia, particularly in areas near the Zambezi River where mosquito breeding is prevalent. The risk is year-round but peaks during and after the rainy season (November to April). Health authorities in 2026 recommend a three-pronged approach for visitors to the Victoria Falls region: taking prescription antimalarial prophylaxis (such as Atovaquone/Proguanil or Doxycycline), using DEET-based insect repellents, and wearing long-sleeved clothing at dusk and dawn. Most high-end lodges in Livingstone provide mosquito netting and "knockdown" sprays in rooms, but the risk remains significant for those exploring outdoors. If you develop flu-like symptoms, fever, or chills during or up to a year after your visit, you must seek medical attention immediately and specify that you have been in a malarial region.

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high all year round in the north, east and northwest of the country including the valley of Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, national parks Chizarira, Hwange, Gonarezhou and Mana. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.

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Livingstone is in a Malaria area.

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Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Niger account for about half of all such fatalities. Nigeria alone had 31.3% of the world's malaria deaths in 2021. Malaria is transmitted through mosquitoes infected with plasmodium, a single-cell parasite.

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The risk of Malaria is very high throughout the whole of Zambia. Because of the very high risk of malaria in Zambia, antimalarials are advised. Please remember to also follow the bite avoidance measures below. Please check HERE to see a malaria map of Zambia on fitfortravel (a NHS website).

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CDC recommends that travelers going to Zimbabwe take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

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Visiting Victoria Falls requires vaccinations against Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B, and Tetanus. You will also need to take anti-Malaria medication, especially important when you are travelling to the falls during wet season as mosquitoes are at their highest levels.

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Safety at night:Unsafe. Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe carries a relative risk for solo female travelers, particularly at night. It is generally safer to avoid walking alone at night due to instances of petty crime such as pickpocketing and muggings.

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Named after the famous Victorian missionary explorer, Dr David Livingstone, who explored this area extensively, Livingstone Town was established in 1905.

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While there are some areas that may be unsafe for women to travel alone, overall the country is generally safe for female travelers. It's important to do your research before traveling and take necessary precautions such as avoiding walking alone at night or in isolated areas.

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