Vaccination Requirements for Africa

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--

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