South Africa

South Africa

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Africa
  • Region: Southern Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥1 year arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk (with the exception of Argentina, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago); this also applies to transits of more than 12 hours through an airport in a country with transmission risk.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping Cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: There is malaria risk in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and northern KwaZulu-Natal provinces. Anti-malarial prophylaxis recommended.
  • Safari: A popular destination for safari tourists.