Zanzibar

Zanzibar

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Africa
  • Region: East Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥1 year arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

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

4. Routine Vaccinations

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

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: There is malaria risk. Anti-malarial prophylaxis recommended.
  • Popular destination: Zanzibar is a very popular holiday destination from Poland, often combined with a safari in Tanzania.
  • Note: Zanzibar is part of Tanzania – the same vaccination requirements as Tanzania apply.