Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months; this also applies if the transit includes a stay of more than 12 hours at the airport or a transfer in a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
3. Recommended Vaccinations
COVID-19
Hepatitis A and B
Rabies (in contact with animals)
Typhoid
4. Routine Vaccinations
Diphtheria
Tetanus
Whooping cough
Chickenpox
Influenza
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Poliomyelitis
Shingles
5. Special Notes
Malaria: Risk of malaria in northern regions of the country (around the Limpopo and Okavango rivers); prophylaxis is recommended when visiting these areas.
Safari: Botswana is a popular safari destination; avoid contact with wild animals.