Entry vaccination requirements also depend on countries of origin and transit. Check current official guidance and consult a doctor or travel medicine clinic.
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Health preparation depends on season, visited areas, travel duration and route isolation level. If you want a proposal that also takes into account logistics, remote stages, insurance and realistic times, request a tailor-made proposal. For vaccines and medications, always compare with your doctor or a travel medicine center.
Vaccinations for Namibia
Entry vaccination requirements also depend on countries of origin and transit. Check current official guidance and consult a doctor or travel medicine clinic.
Recommended vaccinations vary according to the itinerary and the personal vaccination status. The doctor or a traveller's medical center can assess the individual situation and recommend the most suitable route. They generally consider themselves: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid fever, tetano-diphtherite, meningitis.
Malaria in Namibia
Malaria is present in some areas of Namibia, but not throughout the country.
Malaria risk varies by region, season and itinerary. Consult the current health guidance in the sources below and discuss prevention with a healthcare professional.
Etosha should not automatically be considered a risk-free area. Tell your doctor your exact stops and travel dates: a general statement about the classic circuit is not enough.
Before departure, agree appropriate measures for your stops and travel dates with a healthcare professional, including bite prevention and any malaria prophylaxis.
Antimalarial prophylaxis
Any prophylaxis and its timing must be determined by your doctor based on your itinerary and personal circumstances. This guide does not specify a medicine or treatment schedule.
Water in Namibia
Tap water is generally drinking in major cities such as Windhoek and Swakopmund. In remote areas it is advisable to use bottled or filtered water.
Essential travel pharmacy
- Personal medications (with prescription if necessary)
- Painkiller and anti-inflammatory
- Antidiarrheal and lactic ferments
- Highly concentrated insect repellent (DEET or picaridin)
- High protection sun cream (SPF 50+)
- Band-aids and disinfectant
- Mineral salts
- Antiallergic
Health insurance
Travel insurance with medical coverage and repatriation is essential for Namibia. In case of emergency in remote areas, medical evacuation may be necessary and expensive.
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Visit a traveller's medical center at least 4-6 weeks before departure. This leaves time for any vaccinations and to start prophylaxis if necessary. Don't leave your health at the last moment.
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FAQ:
Do you need vaccines to go to Namibia?
Entry requirements and health recommendations also depend on where you are arriving from and your personal circumstances. Check official sources and consult a travel medicine clinic.
Is there malaria in Namibia?
Malaria risk varies by region, season and itinerary. Consult the current health guidance in the sources below and discuss prevention with a healthcare professional.
Is anti-malarial prophylaxis necessary for Namibia?
Before departure, agree appropriate measures for your stops and travel dates with a healthcare professional, including bite prevention and any malaria prophylaxis.
Is the water in Namibia drinkable?
Tap water is generally drinking in main cities. In remote areas it is advisable to use bottled or filtered water.
What medicines to bring to Namibia?
Personal drugs, painkiller, anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrhoic, repellent, high protection sunscreen and patches. For malarial zones, even the prophylaxis prescribed by the doctor.
Do you need health insurance for Namibia?
Yes, travel insurance with medical coverage is essential. Some areas are remote and costly evacuations may be required if emergency.
Are mosquitoes a problem in Namibia?
In dry season and in the areas of the center-south mosquitoes are few. In the north and in the most humid areas, especially in the rainy season, the repellent is necessary.
