Namibia

The malaria risk is:

• high all year round: in the north and northeast of the country (provinces Zambezi/ Caprivi Strip, Kavango-East and- West, Ohangwena). We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.
• seasonal in areas in the north-east of the country: northeastern parts of the provinces Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, and Omaheke, including cities Tsumeb and Grootfontein:
  • from September till May: the malaria risk is high. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.
  • from June till August: the malaria risk is moderate. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you.
• moderate all year round: remaining northern regions, including provinces Kunene, Omusati, Oshana, southern parts of the provinces Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke and Etosha national park. We recommend the use of of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you. 
• low in the rest of the country (exceptions see above and below). We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.

There is no malaria risk in Windhoek (city center), coast, Namib desert as well as regions south of Mariental.

In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.

Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and leishmaniasis.

Protect yourself against insects.

Ticks can transmit diseases such as African tick bite fever.

Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

There is a risk of infection with schistosomiasis when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.

You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.

Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.

• Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.

Tuberculosis

Read these tips before you leave.

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.

• COVID-19
• Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis 
• Polio  
• Measles-mumps-rubella:
  • Check your vaccination status. Early measles vaccination is recommended for some young children.

A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.

Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:

• Typhoid fever
• Rabies
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Pneumococci

There is no risk of yellow fever in this country. Vaccination is not required if you are travelling from Belgium.    

Vaccination is exceptionally compulsory if you have been in a country where yellow fever may occur the past six days (see map) from the age of nine months. This also applies to transit through an airport that takes more than twelve hours.
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.