Use an EPA-registered insect repellent. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Treat clothing and gear with permethrin. Keep mosquitoes out of your hotel room or lodging. Sleep under a mosquito net. https://www.africanbudgetsafaris.com/blog/malaria-made-simple/

Travel insurance is very important because things happen; you can become sick over there, you may miss your flight.... If you paid your first payment more than 2 weeks ago, getting “cancel for any reason” like family issues or work will be unlikely. Same with coverage for preexisting conditions. I use http://www.insuremytrip.com for travel insurance and https://www.geobluetravelinsurance.com for med/evac. Much cheaper and less complicated that way for me (with a preexisting condition) than trying to cover it all with one policy. I use the premium rental insurance available on my Amex card for car rentals - just $20/rental for better insurance than I can find anywhere. Read the fine print very carefully, call if you have any questions before buying a policy. I get the highest med/evac ($1,000,000/500,000) available with a low deductible because it’s very inexpensive - there are 2 policy choices at GeoBlue, use the one best for your circumstance. Travel insurance is very expensive and not something I always buy. Only cover things that will be paid before you go and are not refundable. ALWAYS buy med/eva

Yes, you need a visa African countries. some countries offer online visa applications . some other countries offer visa as you get at arrival airports 1.Example of Tanzania https://tanzania-gov.com/? matchtype=p&device=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJm0BhBxEiwAwT1AXDg4saJ8zk-sgdf_OjFOyVPjX4WVB7bkhEMx6Mf5-AG1kg5ouPLqrBoCihEQAvD_BwE 2. Example of Uganda https://www.ivisa.com/uganda/apply-now?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=ivisa_uga_evisa_tourist&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJm0BhBxEiwAwT1AXP7R5_eS_VLeZk9CjHYxdGG5AN0G4jXKIPzqPD364TFfnJDmff4opxoC9HsQAvD_BwE 3. Example of Kenya 4. Example of Botswana https://www.botswanaembassy.org/page/guidelines-for-completing-a-visa-application 5. Example of South Africa https://www.southafrica-usa.net/homeaffairs/visitorsvisa.htm 6. Example of Namibia

Honestly each country is different in the types of safari you will experience.