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🇳🇦 Vaccines for Namibia

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Namibia

Yellow Fever required if arriving from endemic countries. Malaria risk in the north, particularly in the Caprivi Strip and near the Angolan border — Windhoek and the south are low risk. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk in rural areas.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (northern strip — Kunene, Kavango, Zambezi regions — seasonal)
  • ⚠Schistosomiasis (Kavango/Zambezi rivers)
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€204
(~$222)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

Often combined with
South AfricaMozambiqueZimbabweZambia
When to book

Book 4–6 weeks before travel. Yellow Fever timing if arriving from endemic countries. Malaria tablets if visiting northern areas.

Common questions
Do I need malaria tablets for Namibia?
Only if visiting malaria risk areas. The north — Caprivi Strip, Etosha, and areas near Angola — carries malaria risk. Windhoek, the south, and the Skeleton Coast are low risk.
Do I need vaccines for Namibia?
No vaccines required for most visitors. Yellow Fever proof if arriving from endemic countries. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended.
Is tap water safe in Namibia?
Tap water in Windhoek and main towns is safe to drink. In rural areas and game lodges, check with your accommodation.
What is the main health risk for safari in Namibia?
Sun exposure is intense in the desert. Malaria for northern itineraries. No other significant infectious disease risks for standard Namibia itineraries.

Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: April 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.