In general, mosquitoes are much more prevalent during Kenya's rainy season and heading to higher ground Laikipia or the Aberdares, for example, is best advice if you want to avoid irritating bites.
Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Due to the high elevation of Masai Mara and Nairobi, Malaria is very rare in these regions since mosquitoes do not live at those elevations. However, Malaria is prevalent in other regions of Kenya, so it is strongly recommended that you speak with your physician about taking Malaria prophylaxis before traveling.
Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
no antimalarial tablets are 100% effective, but if you take these in addition to preventing mosquito bites, this will significantly reduce your chance of catching malaria. antimalarial tablets do not prevent malaria parasites entering your body, but they do help to stop the infection establishing and symptoms ...
It is very safe to travel to the Maasai Mara. The park is hours away from Kenya's urban regions, where safety is more of a concern, and is properly patrolled by well trained Park Rangers and animal Wardens. The Masai Mara is one of the safest parks in Kenya to visit for a safari, for the reasons listed below.
Avoid walking around after dark, especially in isolated areas like empty beaches. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and don't wear expensive watches, jewellery or items of sentimental value. Beware of thieves posing as police officers or private Security Guards. Always ask to see identification.
Estimates for long-term protection for fully vaccinated people (i.e., two-dose series) suggest that protection from hepatitis A virus infection could last for at least 25 years in adults and at least 14–20 years in children. Protection after the first dose has been shown to last more than a decade.