Vaccinations for Botswana
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Botswana
Botswana is a premium safari destination that focuses on quality over quantity. The Okavango Delta is a unique inland delta ecosystem and Chobe has the largest elephant population in Africa. The country is politically stable and takes an ethical approach to wildlife protection.
Health risks
Yellow Fever - Conditional (g1)
Yellow fever is NOT endemic, no risk. Only required when transiting from high-risk area (any transit duration). Not endemic. Only required when entering from high-risk area.
Malaria risk
Malariarisico in noordelijke helft, inclusief Okavango Delta en Chobe. Geen risico in Gaborone en zuiden.
Need malaria tablets for this trip? Request a prescription online - a practitioner reviews your request.
Request prescriptionBase vaccinations
Basic vaccination against three serious infectious diseases.
Protects against liver inflammation via contaminated food or water.
Protects against liver inflammation via blood or sexual contact.
Especially important when visiting family or for extended stays.
Additional vaccinations
Consider for contact with animals or remote areas.
When to start vaccinating?
Plan your vaccinations ideally 6-8 weeks before departure. Some vaccinations require multiple doses for full protection. For yellow fever, you must be vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival.
Last minute trip? We can often help within the same week. Contact us.
Make appointment
Let our specialists advise you. We create a personal vaccination program for your trip to Botswana.
Overview Botswana
- Region: Africa
- Base vaccinations: 4
- Additional: 1
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Conditional