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Botswana

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Certificate requirements

There is no risk of yellow fever.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Vaccines recommendations

Malaria

There is a high risk of malaria, from November to June, in the northern half of Botswana, including the Okavango Delta area - it is recommended to take antimalarials.


There is a low risk of malaria in in the northern half of Botswana, including the Okavango Delta area during the rest of the year - it is recommended to be aware of the risk and avoid bites. 


There is a very low risk in the southern half of the country - it is recommended to be aware of the risk and avoid bites. 


Travellers at higher risk or in special risk risk groups should seek specialist advice.

Last updated January 2023

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