Vaccinations for Zimbabwe
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has Victoria Falls and excellent safari opportunities in Hwange and Mana Pools. Despite economic challenges, tourism is possible and visitors are warmly received. The rock formations of Matopos and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe are culturally significant.
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 gebieden <1200m, inclusief Victoria Falls. Geen risico in Harare en Bulawayo.
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Schistosomiasis risk.
Base 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
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.
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Let our specialists advise you. We create a personal vaccination program for your trip to Zimbabwe.
Overview Zimbabwe
- Region: Africa
- Base vaccinations: 4
- Additional: 2
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Conditional