Travel Health Guide
Namibia
Few countries boast the extreme, varied landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters on offer in Namibia. From the vast swaths of world-famous dunes, shipwreck scattered coastline and desert adapted wildlife, this country captures the heart of any adventure-seeker.
Travel Health Guide
Namibia
Few countries boast the extreme, varied landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters on offer in Namibia. From the vast swaths of world-famous dunes, shipwreck scattered coastline and desert adapted wildlife, this country captures the heart of any adventure-seeker.
Namibia Health Guide
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Vaccine Entry Requirements for Namibia
Yellow Fever
If traveling directly from the US, Namibia does not require any vaccines to enter.
If your itinerary includes a visit to another country before arrival in Namibia (such as Uganda), a Yellow Fever vaccine and proof of vaccination may be required to enter. To see if you are stopping in a Yellow Fever Endemic country before arrival, click here:
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
Most travelers get these
when traveling from the US to Namibia
Vaccines
COVID-19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Yellow Fever
Namibia is a Yellow Fever endemic country. All travelers 9 months of age and above are recommended to be vaccinated, especially those on safari.
The CDC recommends booking 4-6 weeks in advance, as proof of vaccination (Yellow Book) is only valid 10 days after you receive the vaccine.
Medications
Malaria Medication
for most visitors traveling to Namibia, preventative medication is recommended as transmission of malaria is high throughout the country. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
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Some travelers get these
when traveling from the US to Namibia
Vaccines
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Cholera
is rare for travelers, and vaccination is not routinely recommended. It may be considered if you are working in humanitarian settings or visiting friends or family in active transmission areas. Avoiding unsafe food or water and regularly washing your hands is your best bet for staying safe.
Rabies
may be considered if planning activities that involve direct contact with animals or wildlife – ie. wild camping, cave exploring, or fieldwork in rural areas. As a rule, we recommend avoiding interaction with animals – even domestic pets may carry diseases.
Medications
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aids
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Yellow Fever
If traveling directly from the US, Namibia does not require any vaccines to enter.
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
when traveling from the US to Namibia
Vaccines
COVID-19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Yellow Fever
Namibia is a Yellow Fever endemic country. All travelers 9 months of age and above are recommended to be vaccinated, especially those on safari.
The CDC recommends booking 4-6 weeks in advance, as proof of vaccination (Yellow Book) is only valid 10 days after you receive the vaccine.
Medications
Malaria Medication
for most visitors traveling to Namibia, preventative medication is recommended as transmission of malaria is high throughout the country. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
when traveling from the US to Namibia
Vaccines
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Cholera
is rare for travelers, and vaccination is not routinely recommended. It may be considered if you are working in humanitarian settings or visiting friends or family in active transmission areas. Avoiding unsafe food or water and regularly washing your hands is your best bet for staying safe.
Rabies
may be considered if planning activities that involve direct contact with animals or wildlife – ie. wild camping, cave exploring, or fieldwork in rural areas. As a rule, we recommend avoiding interaction with animals – even domestic pets may carry diseases.
Medications
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aids
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
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Atovaquone: Proguanil (Malarone)
$129
Let the anticipation give you chills, not a fever.
Malaria Prevention
Scopolamine Patch
$79
A Scopolamine patch will keep you moving forward, without motion sickness leaving you green in the face.
Motion Sickness
Hydroxyzine
$29
A non habit-forming antihistamine taken before bed, to help you sleep, no matter which time zone you find yourself in.
Sleeplessness
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
$79
Tackle high elevations, adjust to altitude and recover from hypoxia so you can keep on climbing.
Altitude Sickness
Azithromycin
$29
Battle upset-stomach causing bacteria and feel ready for the day in no time.
Traveler’s Diarrhea
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Just $30, plus the cost medication, if prescribed.
Treatments
Malaria Prevention
Motion Sickness
Sleeplessness
Altitude Sickness
Traveler’s Diarrhea
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