Crystal,

We were in South Africa, Kenya, Egypt and Jordan in June,2006. We brought malaria pills for Kenya but didn't use them.

Our guide, a South African, said because it was dry season he wasn't using them. A US MD in our group said he wasn't using them either, so we decided not to.

We did see (hear) a few mosquitoes at night in Kenya, but nowhere else. We used small amounts of Deet there and used the netting around our bed. We were never bitten.

Our mantra is the least medicine is the best medicine - but when you need it you need it.

You'll be there a different time of year so see what your doctor suggests and make the decision that's right for you.