Africa

Mandatory: Yellow Fever

Kenya is on the Australian Governments list for needing a Yellow Fever vaccination for re-entry to Australia. Further information at: Australian Entry & Yellow Fever.

However, if travelling into Kenya from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, Meningitis ACWY and B, Rabies, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters. Please note that Northern Kenya lies in the ‘Meningitis Belt’ which experiences frequent epidemics of Meningitis. Therefore we recommend vaccination for Meningitis ACWY and B.

Suggested:  If hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Acute Mountain Sickness (altitude sickness) may become an issue above 2500 metres. Physical fitness has no bearing on if a person may developing Acute Mountain Sickness; it is more about the rate of your ascent. Following a medical review, which may include doing an in-practice Electro Cardiograph (ECG) of your heart, we are able to prescribe you medication to minimise the effects of Acute Mountain Sickness.

Mosquito Protection Required: Yellow Fever, Zika and Malaria are present in Kenya. Malaria present in all areas (including game parks) at altitudes <2,500 m (8,202 ft) above sea level including the city of Nairobi. Yellow Fever is present in North Eastern Province; the states of Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Malindi, and Tanariver in the Coast Province; and the cities of Mombasa and Nairobi.

Pregnancy Warning: Zika is a risk in Kenya. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women should not travel to Kenya. Partners of pregnant women and couples planning pregnancy should know the possible risks to pregnancy and take preventive steps.

Mandatory: None. If travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into Tanzania.

Recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, Rabies, childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: Rabies. If you intend spending time living in a village, such as on a school trip, we suggest Rabies immunisations. This is due to the nature of the disease and limited rapid access to treatment. We also recommend if for those who will be working with animals, long-term travelers and expatriates.

If hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro, Acute Mountain Sickness (altitude sickness) may become an issue above 2500metres. Physical fitness has no bearing on if a person may developing Acute Mountain Sickness; it is more about the rate of your ascent. Following a medical review, which may include doing an in-practice Electro Cardiograph (ECG) of your heart, we are able to prescribe you medication to minimise the effects of Acute Mountain Sickness.

Mosquito Protection Required: Zika and Malaria are in Tanzania. Malaria is endemic in all areas <1,800 m (5,906 ft) above sea level.

Pregnancy Warning: Zika is a risk in Tanzania. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women should not travel to Tanzania. Partners of pregnant women and couples planning pregnancy should know the possible risks to pregnancy and take preventive steps.

Mandatory: None. If travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into Botswana.

Recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: Rabies. If you intend spending time living in a village, such as on a school trip, we suggest Rabies immunisations. This is due to the nature of the disease and limited rapid access to treatment. We also recommend if for those who will be working with animals, long-term travelers and expatriates.

Mosquito Protection Required: Malaria, Chikungunya and Dengue have all been reported in Botswana. Malaria is present in the following districts of Botswana: Central and North West (including Chobe National Park). None in the cities of Francistown and Gaborone.

Mandatory: Yellow Fever. Uganda is on the Australian Governments list for needing a Yellow Fever vaccination for re-entry to Australia. Further information at: Australian Entry & Yellow Fever

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, Meningitis, Rabies, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters. Please note that Northern Uganda lies in the ‘Meningitis Belt’ which experiences frequent epidemics of meningitis: please see https://www.cdc.gov/travel-static/yellowbook/2018/map_3-11.pdf

Suggested: None

Mosquito Protection Required: Yellow Fever, Malaria, Chikungunya, Zika and Dengue have all been reported in Uganda. The CDC does not report Yellow Fever on the CDC Uganda travel page but Uganda is reported on the CDC list of countries where transmission occurs.

Pregnancy Warning: Zika is a risk in Uganda. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women should not travel to Uganda. Partners of pregnant women and couples planning pregnancy should know the possible risks to pregnancy and take preventive steps.

Mandatory: None.

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: Rabies. If you intend spending time living in a village, such as on a school trip, we suggest Rabies immunisations. This is due to the nature of the disease and limited rapid access to treatment. We also recommend if for those who will be working with animals, long-term travelers and expatriates.

Mosquito Protection Required: No known endemic diseases carried by mosquitoes.

Mandatory: None. If travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into Swaziland.

Recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: Rabies. If you intend spending time living in a village, such as on a school trip, we suggest Rabies immunisations. This is due to the nature of the disease and limited rapid access to treatment. We also recommend if for those who will be working with animals, long-term travelers and expatriates.

Mosquito Protection Required: Malaria, Chikungunya and Dengue have all been reported in Swaziland.  

Mandatory: None.

Recommended:  Cholera, Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: Rabies. We also recommend if for those who will be working with animals, long-term travelers and expatriates.

Mosquito Protection Required: Malaria and Chikungunya have been reported in South Africa.There is a risk of exposure to Malaria along the borders with Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Specifically in Waterberg, Vhembe, and Mopani district municipalities of Limpopo Province; Ehlanzeni district municipality in Mpumalanga Province; and Umknanyakude in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Present in Kruger National Park.