Travel Vaccines for Kenya
Kenya requires extensive pre-travel preparation. Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry if arriving from certain countries and recommended for most travellers. Malaria prophylaxis is essential.
Recommended vaccines for Kenya
Required for entry
- Yellow Fever (required if arriving from yellow-fever endemic country)
- Yellow Fever
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Meningitis (for dry season travel)
Malaria risk & prevention
Year-round malaria risk throughout most of Kenya below 2,500 m, including safari areas (Masai Mara, Amboseli). Nairobi city centre itself is considered low-risk. Atovaquone-proguanil or doxycycline is recommended.
Key health considerations
- 1Malaria is the #1 health threat — strict prophylaxis and mosquito prevention are essential.
- 2Schistosomiasis in fresh water — avoid swimming in lakes and rivers.
- 3African tick-bite fever during bush/safari activities.
- 4Traveller's diarrhea is very common.
Travel-health tips
- Your yellow fever certificate must be carried with your passport.
- Pack permethrin-treated clothing and 30% DEET for safari.
- Carry a medical kit with prescription antibiotics and antimalarials.
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Book your consultationFrequently asked: Kenya
Is yellow fever vaccine mandatory for Kenya?
Kenya requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Travellers from Canada are not required by law to have it, but it is strongly medically recommended.
Which malaria medication is best for a safari?
For most Canadian travellers, atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) is the first-line choice — daily dosing with few side effects. Doxycycline is a more affordable alternative. Our physician will recommend the right one.
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This information is for educational purposes and reflects common recommendations for healthy adult Canadian travellers. Individual recommendations depend on your health history, itinerary, and current advisories from the Public Health Agency of Canada and WHO. A consultation with our physician is required before any prescription is issued.