Rwanda Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026
High riskMalaria 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.
Building a wider itinerary?
Add Rwanda to a multi-country trip and view vaccine requirements side by side.
View the world map →Related destinations
Nearby countries with a comparable vaccine and disease-risk profile to Rwanda.