Protect Your Health Before the Climb

When preparing to trek Mount Kilimanjaro or travel anywhere in Tanzania, it’s important to stay protected against preventable diseases. Some vaccines are required for entry, while others are strongly recommended based on your itinerary and personal health.

✅ Required for Entry

• Yellow Fever

  • Required if arriving from or transiting through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission (e.g., Kenya, Ethiopia, South America).

  • Travelers must present a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate at immigration if applicable.

  • Not required if arriving directly from Europe, North America, or most Gulf countries.

💉 Recommended Vaccines

These are not mandatory but highly recommended for your safety:

• Hepatitis A – Spread through contaminated food/water

• Hepatitis B – Spread through blood or bodily fluids

• Typhoid – Food/water-borne illness; available as oral or injection

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) – Especially if your last booster was over 10 years ago

• Rabies – Recommended for long stays, rural travel, or close contact with animals

• Cholera – Consider if traveling in remote areas or during rainy season

😷 COVID-19 Guidance

• Tanzania does not currently require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or testing for entry (subject to change).

• However, vaccination is strongly recommended, and some airlines or layover countries may have their own requirements.

🦟 Malaria & Mosquito Protection

• No malaria on Mount Kilimanjaro due to the high altitude, but it’s present in lowland areas like Moshi, Arusha, and Zanzibar.

• Take precautions:

  • Use insect repellent with DEET or Picaridin

  • Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk

  • Sleep under a mosquito net in endemic areas

  • Ask your doctor about antimalarial medication (e.g., Malarone, Doxycycline)

🏥 Where to Get Vaccinated

• Visit a travel health clinic 4–6 weeks before your trip

• Consult your primary care doctor or visit clinics like:

  • CDC Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinics (U.S.)

  • [Travel Doctor/TMB Clinics (UK, AUS, Canada)]

  • Local hospitals or international clinics in your country

📄 Pro Tip: Carry a printed copy of your vaccination records, especially if yellow fever vaccination is required.