Vaccinations

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Pre Departure Guides
Apr 16, 2024 7:30:34 AM by Monique Baronet

Vaccinations Kenya TanzaniaPic: Borana Lodge

Medical & Vaccination Suggestions

*PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE PRIOR TO TRAVEL AS THIS IS JUST A GENERAL GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Covid 19: Proof of vaccination or negative tests are no longer required up on arrival in the region. If presenting flu like symptoms on arrival, you will be subject to testing at your own cost - please see relevant local guidelines for more details.

Hepatitis A: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers age one year and older.

Hepatitis B:  Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.

Malaria - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
Malaria is a serious parasitic disease, which is common in Africa, Asia, and South America. It is spread by mosquito bites and may, after an incubation period of 1- 3 weeks, rapidly lead to life- threatening complications, particularly in individuals with little or no immunity.

There is no 100% effective solution but there are a number of good prevention methods available. The recommendations given below have been gathered from documented figures and our wide experience throughout East Africa.

Avoiding mosquito bites is the cornerstone of protection. The malaria- carrying Anopheles mosquito usually feeds after dark, from about 21: 00 until 06: 00 hours. Avoid the mosquito by:

  • Using a mosquito bed net when not in a tent;
  • Wearing long clothing after dark
  • Applying repellents/ spraying insecticides after dark
If you decide to take prophylaxis for malaria, the best drug is Malarone.
  • Malarone should be taken a day before exposure, daily during exposure, and a week after return. The drug is available worldwide. The drug cannot be taken by pregnant or lactating women but is safe for children above bodyweight of 11 kgs. Pediatric tablets are available.
  • The alternative could be Doxycycline. Again the drug should be taken daily, a day before exposure, during and for 3 weeks after exposure, one tablet a day. The drug cannot be taken by pregnant or lactating women or children under the age of 12 years. Avoidance of exposure to the sun is recommended.
  • Mefloquine ( Lariam). Is not recommended due to severe side effects.


Typhoid (Typhim VI i . m by Aventis Pasteur) - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.

Yellow Fever Vaccinations
We base our Yellow Fever requirement advice on the World Health Organisation countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring yellow fever vaccination as well as the procedures implemented on the ground in each country.

Kenya & Tanzania
Passengers arriving from Yellow Fever endemic countries (listed below) are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.

While official advice states that yellow fever vaccinations are not required when travelling from Tanzania to Kenya, we can confirm that on occasion, travellers arriving to Kenya from Tanzania are checked for Yellow Fever vaccinations. We are in regular communication with Kenyan Port Health authorities and are working with them to receive clarification on this matter, however, for the time being our advice remains unchanged and we request that guests be vaccinated for Yellow Fever when travelling from Tanzania to Kenya.

Rwanda
•    Passengers arriving from Yellow Fever endemic countries ( listed below) and any country with active Yellow Fever transmission outbreaks are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
•    These passengers will be required to:
-    Undergo temperature screening on arrival;
-    Consent to self- report any symptoms that they may experience in the 6 days following arrival in Rwanda.
-    Passengers with a temperature above 38. 5C will be granted entry into Rwanda but are required to isolate and undergo further investigation for Yellow Fever.

Uganda
All passengers over the age of 1 year are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate in order to enter Uganda.

Yellow Fever Endemic Countries
•    Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad,
Colombia, Cote d'IVoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South
Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Venezuela

NB: Yellow Fever vaccinations are not required for travellers under the age of 1 year. Existing and new yellow fever vaccination certificates are now valid for life.
NOTE: transit passengers ( more than 12 hours) in Tanzania require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Transit passengers ( less than 12 hours) in Kenya or Tanzania shall not be checked for compliance with the certification.

 
Monique Baronet
Monique Baronet

Monique was born and raised in Kenya, growing up on the shores of Lake Naivasha. After attending boarding school in Ireland and traveling the world, Monique went on to manage the operations for a multinational travel company based in Diani, where she now resides. Monique also has vast experience managing lodges across Kenya and boutique hotels on the South Coast. Having spent much of her life in remote areas, Monique has developed a deep appreciation for the diverse beauty East Africa has to offer. Her extensive experience in the travel industry fueled her passion for creating bespoke experiences for those eager to explore this stunning part of the world.