Namibia Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026
Moderate riskMalaria Risk
regional
Yellow Fever Certificate
No
Recommended Vaccines
2
Recommended Vaccines
Hepatitis A
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Typhoid
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Routine Vaccines to Keep Up to Date
Other Health Risks
- Malaria (northern regions, Etosha, Caprivi Strip)
Travel Health Summary
Namibia's malaria risk is sharply regional: the north — particularly the Zambezi (Caprivi) Strip, Kavango, and parts of Kunene and Ohangwena — carries meaningful risk, especially in the rainy season from roughly November to April, while Windhoek, the central highlands, the Namib Desert, and the south (including Sossusvlei) are essentially malaria-free. This split matters for trip planning since many Namibia itineraries combine both zones, particularly safaris through Etosha National Park, which sits in a lower-but-present risk area. A yellow fever certificate is only required if you're arriving from a country with yellow fever risk, not as a blanket entry requirement. Healthcare in Windhoek is good by regional standards, but remote safari areas have very limited medical facilities, making evacuation coverage worth checking.
This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified travel-health professional before booking vaccines or travelling.
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