What vaccinations are required and recommended for Botswana?
No vaccine is mandatory for Botswana, except yellow fever if you're arriving from a risk country. Recommended vaccines include hepatitis A, typhoid, and diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis. Antimalarial treatment is advised, particularly near the Okavango and Chobe.
Mandatory vaccines
No vaccine is required to enter Botswana. Only exception: yellow fever if you are arriving from a country where this disease is present.
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis A: recommended for all travelers
- Typhoid: advised depending on hygiene conditions
- Diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis: booster update essential
- Hepatitis B: for long stays in rural areas
- Rabies: for extended stays in rural areas
Protection against malaria
An antimalarial treatment is strongly recommended in most of the country. This precaution is particularly important around the Okavango and Chobe, areas with high concentrations of mosquitoes.
Advice from our local agency
Consult a doctor specializing in travel medicine 4 to 6 weeks before your departure for a personalized assessment according to your itinerary and the season.