Vaccination Requirements for Africa

I am doing an overland trip from kenya to south africa. Will I need a rabies vaccination.

Hi Jeff, Kampala is in Uganda and you will be required to have the Yellow Fever Vaccination on arrival/departure. Cheers!!

My wife and I will be in Kampala for 6 days and 2 days at Murchison Falls national Park. Do we need to have a yellow fever inocculation?

Hi Sylvia, we only deal with information regarding travel to Africa and Middle East. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

I am zimbabwean and recently got a student visa to australia.do i need any vaccination before i leave for australia,if yes were will i get it from

Hi Rayah, you will definitely need to get the Yellow Fever Vaccination and get malaria prophylactics. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more up to date information. Happy volunteering!

Hello, hope this email finds you well..Well i'm planning to volunteer in UGANDA, so please can you give me IN DETAILS what precautions I've to take..Vaccinations, medications to bring with me..I'll be grateful.. God bless you

Hi Karen, as Zambia is a yellow fever endemic country, you will most definitely need to get the yellow fever vaccination and have a yellow fever card otherwise you will not be allowed to enter the country. Malaria prophylactics are also essential to be administered. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information. Happy trails!

Hello Shannon, you will definitely need to get malaria prophylactics however as we are not medically trained, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more up to date information and assistance. Happy trails!

I will be departing from the States to Zambia via Dubai and need to know the required vaccinations for Zambia and Botswana along with all the required certificates to carry with me...thanks in advance for your help.

I am suppose to be going to Pemba mowzambique for may 28 th, it's for a mission school, I was declined, but they had some cancelations, and they have called to let me know that I am now approved... I didn't think I should have gone through with the shots as of then , cause I was declined, now j am wondering if I will even have enough time to get them all in ??? Can you please let me know ASAP please

Hi Grace, you will need the yellow fever vaccination if you are going to or coming from a yellow fever infected area - even if you are in transit. Singapore is on the list of endemic countries so I would imagine that you will need this vaccination. I recommend contacting your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

Hi there! I will be traveling to Nelspruit from Sydney, Australia in October, I will be stopping at Singapore airport for a few hours for a change over, I will not be leaving the airport. Do I still require a yellow fever vaccination?

Hi Carol, you will only need to have the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from or going to a yellow fever infected area. Please note that Zambia is on the list of endemic areas, so if you will be visiting the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls in Livingstone, then you will most certainly need the jab. Happy trails!

We, family of 6, are going to be in Johannesburg, Sabi Sans resort, in the Kruger park, and Victoria Falls from June 29th to July 11th. Are any immunizations recommended?

Hello Deborah, as Tanzania is an endemic country for Yellow Fever, you most certainly do need this. At this stage, your best bet is to find a travel clinic or a doctor in Tanzania where you can get the jab before you fly. You can take your chances however they may now allow you to get on the plane. Your best solution is to get the jab before you fly. Cheers!

Unawares that I was supposed to have this, I arrived in Tanzania on Sunday evening via South Africa from Mauritius on a conference without a stamped yellow fever vaccination card. I leave tomorrow for Johanneburg SA for two days before returning to Mauritius. I have been told that I may encounter some difficulties at the customs in SA. What should I do?

Hi Jackie, you will need to get the yellow fever vaccination if you are going to or coming from an infected area. As Zambia (including Livingstone) is a yellow fever endemic country, you will need to get the vaccination otherwise you will be allowed in South Africa. They are currently very strict with this and are checking at all ports, including via land. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

Hello, we are flying into Livingstone airport then onto our Hotel over the border in Zimbabwe - we are then going onto jo'burg, do we need a yellow fever certificate please ? thankyou

Hi Dorothy, you only need the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from or going to a yellow fever infected area. As Zambia is on the list of yellow fever infected countries you will need to get the jab. You will definitely need the yellow fever jab in South Africa if you are coming from an infected area. Happy trails!

Hi. I am travelling from Davao, Philippines to Ndola, Zambia via Singapore and South Africa. Do I need a yellow fever vaccine certificate in order to transit in South Africa? What about Zambia? Thank you.

Hi Shareeah, With regards to Typhoid and your Hep vaccinations - if you are planning on doing some long term travel even if it is a few weeks it is recommended to get these vaccinations. However as we are not medically trained, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

Hi, I am from the US but have been living in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) for the past 7 months. I am traveling to Tanzania (this March 24), but will fly into Kenya and transfer the same day to a bus to take me to Tanzania. I Have already gotten the YF vaccination(today actually) , but I did not get the Hep A or the typhoid vaccination. I was told these two are optional and if I watch what I eat and drink then I should be ok. Just looking to get advice about this decision. Should I go back and get these two vaccinations before I come to Tanzania. We will be there for about 9 days and will do a safari, a day visit to a local village, and a few days in Zanzibar. Please advise, if you are able to. Thanks!

Hi Anastasiya, you only need the yellow fever vaccination if you are going to or coming from a yellow fever infected area - this will include transiting through an endemic area. As neither South Africa or Botswana are on the list of yellow fever infected countries you will not need to get it. However as we are not medically trained, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

Hi I am a permanent resident in SA but not sa-citizen, never took yellow fever vaccination. My job requires me to go Botswana so Botswana does not requires yellow fewer vaccination, but South Africa does so does that mean i need to take one to return to SA?

Hello Nissile, You will need the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from or going to a yellow fever infected area. As Tanzania is on the list of endemic countries you will need to get the vaccination. Currently Zimbabwe is not on the list however Zambia is. With regards to malaria - we do recommend you take prophylactics as this is present in the countries you wish to visit. As we are not medically trained, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more up to date information. Happy Trails!

hi,i wanted to ask if am coming from zimbabwe and going to tanzania i want to visit pemba island in zanzibar do i have to be vaccinated for yellow fever and malaria?is zimbabwe a among the yellow fever country? what other medication should i carry incase i get sick in zanzibar?

Hi Michael, we sell scheduled overland truck safaris and throughout these trips there are vaccinations required for the traveler. However, with regards to you relocating to South Africa permanently and to Cape Town - things like malaria, yellow fever is not necessary. Only if you travel to areas that require these vaccinations will you then need them. As we are not medically trained, I recommend contacting a GP or your local travel clinic for up to date information. Good Luck!

We are moving to Cape Town from Sydney, Australia. We receiving very mixed information from so many sources we don't know what is tru! Our GP: Hep A Hep B and Typhoid (My wife, myself and our children (8 and 4) SA High Commission: Says that there is no vaccination requirements The Inter National Travel Vaccination Centre said: Tetanus Hep A Typhoid Meningitis Polio Malaria Medication (My wife, myself and our children (8 and 4) Can you please shed some light on the matter and tell us exactly what we should get for adults and children. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated Kind regards, Michael Spiro P.S. I understand we might need malaria meds, but in my experience only if we are heading into areas requiring it! It's something we can do in Cape Town prior to going on Safari etc.

Hi Nicole, Rabies vaccination is recommended for travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, especially in rural areas, involved in activities such as bicycling, camping, or hiking. Also recommended for travelers with significant occupational risks (such as veterinarians), for long-term travelers and expatriates living in areas with a significant risk of exposure, and for travelers involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats, carnivores, and other mammals. You are only at risk if you are bitten by an infected animal. As we are not medically trained, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

Hi I'm travelling to Africa and have enough vaccinations to last me a lifetime. I was wondering if there is any real requirement for rabbies vaccination. It's quite expensive and only last for 1 year. I will be visiting game parks and the Gorilla's (Sth Africa, Nambia, Bostwana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwonda). Thanks

Hi Pat, you need to get your yellow fever at least 10-days before you depart. The vaccination also lasts up to 10 - 20 years so by getting jab earlier will make no difference. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for further information. Happy trails!

Hi Tammy, as Sudan and Kenya are on the list for the yellow fever - you will most certainly need to get the yellow fever vaccination. Malaria prophylactics is also recommended. However as we are not medically trained, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

Hi my question is i need to get yellow fever vaccination,but i'm not leaving until march 26,2012.is it ok to have the vaccine now.because i need it to get my passport and visa. please help.

Im travelling to South Sudan Juba, in March, then Kenya in June, please advise on what injections Im required to have Thanks

Hi Sikander, we are only able to offer vaccination advice on countries in Africa. As we are not medically trained and as we don't have tours to Dubai, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

hi, i just wanted to know if there any vaccine requirements. i am travelling from Madagscar to Dubai soon. please advise me urgently . thank you.

Hi Spencer, yes as Zambia is on the list of Endemic countries for yellow fever, you will need to get the vaccination. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information. Happy trails!

I am Zambian. Do I need yellow fever vaccination to travel to Zimbabwe?

Hi Christian, Malaria prophylactics is most certainly recommend however not 100% guaranteed. We recommend that you cover up and spray yourself with anti mosquito spray and best to sleep under a mosquito net. The more you do to prevent getting bitten the less chance you will have of getting malaria - the end of the day avoid being bitten. As we are not medically trained, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information and further advice. Happy Trails!

Some is bothering me i have a job that allows me to travel to all parts og the world i have a job coming up in Angola offshore.My concerns its that my Father past away with Malaria in March 2010 i am concern that it may happen to me as he dead of a really nasy death but he was working in the Congo.Malaria med's had not work for him any tips best regardsChristian.

Hi James, you will most certainly need to get the yellow fever vaccination as Angola is on the list of endemic countries. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for a list of up to date vaccinations that you will need for your trip. Happy Trails!

I am going to Angola what inoculations should I be getting

Hi Naeem, you only need the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from or going to an infected area/country. As we only deal with Africa and the Middle East I would recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for a list of up to date vaccinations that is required for your travel. Happy trails!

hi, i just wanted to know if there any vaccine requirements. i am travelling from south africa to india soon. please advise me urgently . thank you.

Hi Hara, Yes, as Zambia is on the list of yellow fever endemic countries you will most definitely need to get the jab. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information on a full list of vaccinations you will need for your trip. Happy trails!

Hi, I will be traveling to Zambia in January from New York. My flight goes through Frankfurt and Adis Ababa on the way to Lusaka and also on the way back. Do I need a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Thank You

Hi Caroline, you only need the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from or going to an infected area. As Zimbabwe currently does not fall within the effected areas you will not need to the jab. However should you visit Victoria Falls and if you wish to pop over to Livingstone for the day or so then you will need to get the jab as Zambia is on the list of infected countries. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information. Happy trails!

Hi, does South Africa require we have to have a Yellow fever vaccination when travelling to Zimbabwe? Regards

I want to know that if yellow fever vaccination is necessary to travel to cape town from India. Some people told me that it is necessary and some body told me that their is no need to take yellow fever vaccination to travel cape town from India. So I need clarification regarding this issue.

....which is a absolute MUST when going to Zambia? Yellow fever and yellow card? Been there before...twice.....never had any injections...only malaria meds for little one. Staying for a month, leaving 3 December and would also be the first time in the rain season. Husband been there on and off for 5 years now. Regards Jo-Ann

Hi Jean. For Gambia you will at least need malaria prophylactics as well as yellow fever. As we are not medically trained, I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information. Happy trails!

What inoculations do I need for a holiday to The Gambia?

Hi Donna, you will need the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from an infected area. As Zambia is on the list of infected countries, you will most definitely need the yellow fever certificate otherwise you will not be allowed to enter South Africa. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information. Happy trails!

Do you need a yellow fever certificate when travelling from Zambia to Cape Town.

Hi Liz. You will only need the yellow fever jab if you are coming from an infected area. Even though you will only be in transit in Kenya - the mere fact that you will technically be in Kenya even for 2hrs will result in you being in an infected area and there is a good chance that you will be asked for your yellow fever certificate, however they also may not ask you. I recommend you get the jab as it is better to be safe than sorry especially if you plan on doing some traveling in the next 10 years, then it is certainly worth the investment. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information. Happy trails!

Hi, I am going to madagascar from the UK and have a 2 hour stop over in Kenya. Do I need to get the yellow fever vaccination? Thanks

Hi Rohit. You will only need the yellow fever jab if you are coming from a yellow fever infected area. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information. Happy trails!

We are traveling to Cape Town and Port Elizabeth from Dubai, U.A.E. Do we need any vaccinations?

Hi Iaya, You are only required to get the yellow fever injection if you are coming from or going to yellow fever infected area. South Africa is currently not on the list of yellow fever infected areas, however if you are coming from an infected area you will need to get one at least 1 week before your arrival. We recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for more up to date information. Cheers!

Hi Roy. You may need to get a letter from your doctor stating that you have been exempted from receiving the yellow fever jab, however this may still not be enough and you still may be denied entry into countries. Your best bet would be to contact your local travel clinic for up to date information and what the necessary steps would be to take in order for you to enter countries that are affected by yellow fever. Good luck!

We are South Africans and are sailing from Genoa (Italy) to Cape Town (South Africa). The ship bearths at Barcelona, Cadiz, Canary Islands, Dakar (Senegal), Windhoek (Namibia) and finally at Cape Town. As we are over 60 years of age the Travel Doctor exempted us from having the Yellow Fever vaccination as it is apparantly dangerous for the over sixties. Does this mean that we will not be allowed to disembark at Senegal and possibly Namibia.

i am travelling to Durban on 27th November, when should i get the yellow fever vaccination?

Please send me current update information travelling from Joberg, Botswana , and returning through Livingston, Zambia back to S. Africa. Is there a waiver, drs note, for those who can not take live YF vaccine due to compromising of my immune system? Thank you.

Hi Mareshah, You will need at least the Yellow Fever vaccination and malarial prophylactics. We recommend you visit your GP or local travel clinic for a list of vaccinations that you will need for the countries that you will be visiting. Happy trails!

Hi James. This will all depend if your flight will be stopping in other countries and if so which ones during your flights. The same principle will apply when you leave for Australia. We recommend you contact your GP and/or local travel clinic for a list of vaccinations required in the countries that you will be traveling through. Happy trails!

I am going on my second trip to Uganda. I got all of my vaccines for the first trip, but what vaccines do I need to get for my second trip?

Ineed to know if I need any vaccinations going from London to Durban South Africa I also need to know if I need any vaccinations travelling from South Africa to Australia 3 weeks later

Hi Doris. You need to have the yellow fever vaccination if you are going to or coming from a yellow fever infected country. As Tanzania is on the list of infected countries, you will need to get the injection. Best to contact your GP or local travel clinic for more information. Happy trails!

Traveling to Tanzania and would like to know if the yellow fever shot is required? I hear the shot is dangerous for elderly.

Hi Amiee, you only need the yellow fever vaccination if you are going and/or coming from a yellow fever infected area. As Zambia is on the list for Yellow Fever infected zones, you will need to get the jab! It is a bit pricy, but worth the investment especially if you will be returning to Zambia or any other yellow infected area in the years to come. I recommend you contact your GP or local travel clinic for up to date information. Happy trails!

I am leaving to Zambia Thursday night. I fly into South Africa and then directly to Zambia. I'm somewhat confused about the Yellow Fever vaccination requirements. It was my understanding I did not need one. However, I just saw a posting from the conference I'm attending that if coming from South Africa you need one. Can you clarify? Thank you.

Hi Lance, You will only need the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from or going to a yellow fever infected area. As neither Zimbabwe or South Africa is on the list of infected countries you should not need it. I recommend you visit your GP or local travel clinic for an up to date list of vaccinations that is required. Happy trails!

Fly into Zimbabwe from South Africa( arriving Vic Falls airport) staying in Zimbabwe kingdom hotel for 3 days fly out of Vic Falls airport to Johannesburg RSA. dO I NEED yellow fever vaccinations

Hi Nancy, You need to get the yellow fever injection if you are going and/or coming from a Yellow Fever infected area. Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zanzibar all fall under the Yellow fever endemic countries list, so you will need to get the jab. Best to contact your GP or local travel clinic for the up to date information on what vaccinations you will need for your trip. Safe travels!

I am traveling from the US as US citizen going into Tanzania stopover in Ethiopia and trip includes safari and Zanzibar stay . Do I have to have the Yellow Fever Vaccination?

Hi Marion! Your doctor should provide your sons with a list of vaccinations that they already have received so you have a record for when the specific vaccinations expire. Best would be to contact your GP or your local travel clinic for more information. Happy travels!

My twin boys are travelling to Malawi on Friday. They have had all their injections, including Yellow Fever, however, today someone has indicated that they need to take evidence for every injection they have had. My GP has not provide evidence of injections apart from Yellow Fever Certificate. Can you confirm what is the entry requirements, do I need to visit my GP tomorrow to obtain certificates?? Many thanks Marion

Hi Hannes! Yes, you will most certainly need the yellow fever injection even if you are just transiting through Zambia. Happy trails!

We are travelling through Zambia from Vic falls to Kariba. Do we need a yellow fever injection for that one day drive through in zambia?

Hi Mandy, the latest information we have received about this is that returning travellers from South Africa to Zambia and travellers from Zambia to South Africa will now require proof of YF vaccination. Previously, proof of YF vaccination was not required. It is expensive but if you plan on doing some traveling for the next 10 years it is a good investment to make! Good Luck!

We fly from South Africa into Livingstone (Zambia) on the 10th of June 2011 and transfer to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). We transfer back to Livingstone (Zambia) on the 13th of June 2011 and fly back to SOuth Africa., My doctor says that we do not need a yellow fever vaccination / certificate but I have read in some places that Zambia / South Africa might ask for one because I am coming from Zambia. Should we get Yellow Fever injections? Many thanks Mandy

Hi Jennifer, if you are coming from a country that is infected with yellow fever, you are required to have the jab. In this case, as you will be coming from Zambia which is now back on the list of infected countries, you will need to get the yellow fever jab. It is expensive, but worth the investment if you plan on traveling for the next 10 years! Happy trails!

Do travellers from Zambia and from Zimbabwe in transit to Australia require valid Yellow Fever Certificates of innoculation on arriving in South Africa?

Hi Phil. The rule goes that if you are coming from an infected area, you will need to get a Yellow Fever jab. It is pricy, however if you plan on doing quite a bit more travelling for the next few years it really is not a bad investment. In 2003 Zambia was removed from the list for being infected with the epidemic Yellow Fever. Unfortunately not all the customs and immigration officials are au fait with this change and regularly travellers who have visited Zambia (passport stamped) are reporting problems on attempted entry to another non-endemic country in Southern Africa. Under these circumstances, travel clinics are still recommending Yellow Fever vaccine if the traveller intends visiting these other countries. Happy trails!

I fly into Livingstone (Zambia), spend two days there, and then travel by road into Botswana (for 6 days) and onto South Africa. My doctor says I do not need a yellow fever vaccination / certificate but I have read in some places that Botswana / South Africa might ask for one because I am coming from Zambia. Should I get one?

Hi Ketan! If you are coming from an infected area, then you are required to have a yellow fever certificate upon entry into South Afria. However it may not be a bad idea to get the jab just in case, it is pricey but worth a ten year investment especially if you are planning to do some traveling in the next few years. Happy Trails!

Dear Readers, I will be traevelling to South Africa from India. Do i need to take yellow fever vaccine in india to have entry into South africa ? I am indian citizen and have not visited other country, my flight is directly from Mumbai(India) to JOhannesburg. Pls suggest Thanks Ketan

Hi Liezel. You are required to have a yellow fever certificate if you are entering Ethiopia. However if you are not going to be leaving the plane or airport and only in transit theoretically you should not need one. However it may not be a bad idea to get the jab just in case, it is pricey but worth a ten year investment especially if you are planning to do some traveling in the next few years. Cheers!

Hi Lotte. Yes your doctor is right. Theoretically you will need to provide a yellow fever certificate if you are coming from an infected area. As you will be visiting Victoria Falls, I recommend you get the jab as it only takes one official at a border crossing to ruin your holiday if you don't have it. It is a bit pricey, but certainly worth the 10 years it lasts for. Cheers!

I will be flying from Johannesburg to the UK via Ethiopia. I will only be in transit. Do I require a Yellow fever vaccination?

Hi - I'm travelling from the UK to Namibia via Jo'burg (transfer) and then on to Botswana, the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls and back to the UK via Jo'burg. I seem to be getting different advice on whether I need a yellow fever certificate... My doctor said I do need a cert for Botswana and Zimbabwe, but other information on various websites say they only require this if travelling from an affected area. Thanks for your help.

Hi Sheila. That is correct. You really need to get the Yellow Fever jab and certificate. Happy trails.

I am holidaying: 5 nights in Capetown. Flying to Livingstone Zambia and staying 4 nights at a remote lodge on the Zambezi river. By road to Chobe in Botswana. Flying back to UK from Botswana via Jo'berg. I am unsure whether to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever, and have heard if I am not, then at the border between Zambia and Botswana they might require evidence that I have had a yellow fever jab. Is this correct, and would you advise that I have one. Will take malaria tablets and have a booster for Hep. A and the DTP.

Hi Hillary, According to my knowledge you do not require a yellow fever certificate but they have been some difficulties as the airport and borders with some officials insisting on yellow fever certificates. I suggest you contact a medical professional regarding your situation and also your closest Zambian embassy.Cheers

Hi Michele, As far as I'm aware you do not require a yellow fever vaccination to enter Zimbabwe however if you are coming from a yellow fever area it is compulsory to have a yellow fever certificate.Cheers

I will be travelling to south africa then going up to zambia and then back to south africa. Do I require a yellow fever injection. I suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome and have been advised not to have this as it may trigger a relapse.

If I fly to Harare from UK via Nairobi (but dont leave airport) will I require yellow fever cert?

What vaccinations or inoculations are required for travelling to Tunisia. Thank you

Hi Susie, There are no compulsory vaccinations for visiting Namibia but many recommended ones. You will need to contact your regular GP or a tropical diseases specialist for a list of what you should get. Weather info can be found on our weather page. Cheers,

WHAT VACCINATIONS IS REQUIRED TO VISIT NAMIBIA AFRICA AND WHAT IS THE WEATHER AND TEMPATURES THERE WILL BE TRAVELING IN NOVEMBER FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS WOULD LIKE SOME INFO PLEASE SUSIE WALDEN

Hi Jonathan, We have various options for accommodated tours on our website. Please browse our accommodated options on our website for Southern Africa. Upon booking your tour you will be asked for your dietary requirements and if you are vegetarian the crew will accommodate you accordingly. Cheers

Do you offer any overland tours of Southern Africa that have guesthouse/hotel accommodation rather than camping? Also, I am vegetarian and would not want to prepare food for others that has meat or fish in it. What options are there for me?

Hi Ron, I cant give you any more information without knowing which trip you are looking at. Please can you email us with the tour name? Or submit an enquiry on the particular tour. Unfortunately we currently do not have any work opportunities available.Happy travels!

How much is a 2 month tour of africa?and are there any work oppotunities.What are some of your trvel dates.

Hi Fay, There is nothing specific that is required although I recommend you make sure his childhood shots are up to date and to get a Tetanus booster if he hasn't had one in the last 10 years. If he is seeing any sights in the north east while here (such as Kruger National Park) then a Malaria preventative is recommended. If he has never traveled before then you don't have to worry about a Yellow Fever shot, however, if he has previously traveled through a Yellow Fever endemic area he will need to produce proof of vaccination on arrival. There are no compulsory shots for South Africa and it really is a personal choice as to what you need, based on advice from your local travel clinic. You are welcome to email us if you need further info. Happy travels!

Hello, My son is traveling with an American boy's choir to sing in South Africa this March. He will be spending only one week there. Does he need any vaccinations? If so, which ones would you recommend? Thanks,

Hi TG Ravi, If you are traveling from a yellow fever area you are required to produce a yellow fever vaccination certificate when entering any of the African countries.You can also contact your nearest tropical diseases center or travel clinic for more updated information on inoculations.Cheers

Hi Zoe, You will require Malaria medication for traveling to Angola. I suggest you contact your nearest travel clinic or tropical diseases center for regulations about inoculations for traveling to Angola.Cheers

I am travelling from Mumbai (India) through Nairobi (Kenya) and Harare (Zimbabwe) as transit passenger (not leaving airport) to Botswana. Can you please tell me whether I need to produce Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

I would like to know what vaccinations are required and do you need medical certificates for travelling from Johannesburg to Angola. I am hoping to fly on Friday 30 July, visiting client construction sites in Luanda on Friday and returning to Johannesburg on Saturday. Please let me know if I have to have inoculations before leaving for Angola and if so then how long before departure? Thank you Sincerely Zoe Zoe

Hi Michael, As far as the latest information that is available to us, you do not need a yellow fever vaccination. Unless you have traveled within a yellow fever area in the last 12 months. However I suggest you contact your nearest Travel Clinic or Tropical Diseases Center for more updated information regarding inoculations.

we are flying in joberg, and due to time restrictions, flying up to the falls in Zambia, then returning into South Africa shortly after. I have read many things yes / no injection required. Can you let me know if we require a yellow fever injection for these few short days.

Hi Ashisha, Definitely get a Yellow Fever shot and certificate, and I recommend some Malaria prophylaxis as well. Other general immunisations will depend on what you had as a child and I suggest you contact your local GP or tropical health expert for advice. Have fun!

Are there any inoculation requirements for travel to Rwanda? This is for a SA passport holder.

Hi Richard, You do not require a yellow fever certificate for entering any of the countries you mentioned unless you are traveling from a yellow fever area.However it would be best to check with your nearest travel clinic on any other inoculations you might require for your trip.Cheers

I am resident in South Africa and about to travel through Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, back to South Africa. Will any of these countries require me to produce a Yellow Fever Certificate? or any other? Thx Richard

Hi Denise, Assuming you have not been in a yellow fever area in the last 12 months and that you are traveling through Ethiopia as a 'Transit' passenger (ie: Not leaving the airport), you shouldn't require the vaccination. Any other general vaccinations such as tetanus should be discussed with your GP before you travel. Have fun!

could you tell me if we will need yellow fever injection if we fly from the united kingdm changing planes at ethiopia johannasburg then to cape town or any other injections we are to have we are only going for 4 days 3days of them will be traveling thank you

Hi Alison, You would require malaria prophylaxes and a yellow fever certificate for traveling to Kenya. I suggest you contact your nearest tropical diseases center or travel clinic for the best advice on what medications to take.

ps I come from Scotland

Could you please confirm whether I am required to or should as a precaution take both malaria tablets and the yellow fever vaccination when travelling to Kenya. Thank you

Hi Ramogale, You did not advise on your nationality therefore i can not give any help with your visa question. However most nationalities can obtain the visa on arrival or at the border. For information on inoculations I suggest you contact your nearest Tropical Diseases Centre or your nearest Travel Clinic.

I Will be visiting Zambia 1-4 June 2010 from South Africa, what are the travelling rqurements from medication to Visa requirements and what advices will you give to safeguard against contacting diseases while there?

Hi Calico, Yellow fever vaccinations are mandatory when you are traveling from a yellow fever area. I suggest you contact your local travel clinic or tropical diseases center for more information on inoculations.Cheer Dayne

Hi I am travelling to Kenya for a weeks holiday with my daughter i am 60 my daughter 38. Do we have to have the Yellow fever vaccination and certificate for the trip. We intend to do a one day safari. Thank you

Hi Blue, You do not require a yellow fever certificate for Namibia unless you come from a yellow fever area. Cheers Dayne

do you need a yellow fever certificate if going to Namibia from US (but have been to Peru 1 year ago) THank you.

Hi there, According to our latest information, if you are coming to South Africa from Zambia (and have not been in any countries where Yellow Fever is prevalent before hand) then you will not need the vaccination or certificate upon entry. Happy trails!

Does one need a Yellow Fever vaccine when travelling to South Africa and they have been to Zambia?

Hi Harry, you will only require a Yellow Fever certificate if you are coming from a yellow fever area. You will not require this in any Southern African country.Dayne

we are visiting South Africa in April and then flying from Joburg to Zambia for 2 nights for the Victoria Falls. Then we fly back to Joburg. Do we need a yellow fever certificate to reenter South Africa?

I would be grateful if you could give some guidance. we are travelling to South Africa in April on a tour and then we are going to Zambia from Joburg for2 nights for the Victoria Falls. Then we fly back to joburg. Do we need a certificate for Yellow Fever to enter South Africa from Zambia? Thanking you in advance

Hi, I am currently planning a trip to Africa in a few months, countries I am planning on reaching are South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania. I would like to know if you had any info on what vaccinations I would need and how much it would roughly cost (for 6 months). Any info you have would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou

Hi Sam, I would recommend that you visit your nearest Tropical Disease Medical Center or doctor that would best be able to advise you especially for such an extended period of travel. Yellow fever inoculation is compulsory and we strongly recommend malaria prophylaxes.

Hey Marcia, Check out the Africa volunteer tours on our website. If this is not exactly what you mean please drop us a email and we can recommend some contacts for you. Cheers

I am hoping to combine travel in Africa with some kind of volunteer project. There may be a Habitat for Humanity opportunity which nestles with one of your tours--but you said something about helping build a school or--? Do you have volunteer projects as well as 'just' tours? Thank you for responding--