Rwanda Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026

High risk

Malaria Risk

widespread

Yellow Fever Certificate

No

Recommended Vaccines

4

Recommended Vaccines

  • Yellow Fever

    Allow 4 weeks before travel

  • Hepatitis A

    Allow 2 weeks before travel

  • Typhoid

    Allow 2 weeks before travel

  • Rabies

    Allow 4 weeks before travel

Routine Vaccines to Keep Up to Date

MMRDTPCOVID-19Hepatitis B

Other Health Risks

  • Malaria

Travel Health Summary

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park carries lower malaria risk than lower-altitude regions; Kigali itself is relatively low-risk by regional standards.

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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