Travel Health Guide

Rwanda

Majestic rainforests and heartwarming culture. Indulge yourself in the local customs and wildlife experiences of the country, from the friendly people of Kigali to the magnificent Silverback Gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park. Use this guide as your travel wellness advisor to stay healthy in Rwanda.

Travel Health Guide

Rwanda

Majestic rainforests and heartwarming culture. Indulge yourself in the local customs and wildlife experiences of the country, from the friendly people of Kigali to the magnificent Silverback Gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park. Use this guide as your travel wellness advisor to stay healthy in Rwanda.

(screenshot now, thank us later)

(screenshot now, thank us later)

(screenshot now, thank us later)

(screenshot now, thank us later)

(screenshot now, thank us later)

(screenshot now, thank us later)

(screenshot now, thank us later)

(screenshot now, thank us later)

Rwanda Travel Checklist

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 Rwanda

Yellow Fever


If traveling directly from the US, Rwanda does not require any vaccines to enter.

If your itinerary includes a visit to or a 12+ hour layover in another country before arrival in Rwanda, such as Kenya or 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:

Countries with Risk of Yellow Fever Transmission:

African Continent: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Cono, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Rwanda, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Uganda

South & Central America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela

*Note that Kenya and Uganda are considered to be a Yellow Fever Endemic country and are often combined with Rwanda. If you are stopping in either country before Rwanda, you will need proof of Yellow Fever vaccination or a Yellow Fever exemption certificate to enter Rwanda.

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 Rwanda

Vaccines

Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations

  • Chickenpox
  • Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
  • Flu (Influenza)
  • Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
  • Polio
  • Shingles
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B

Medications

Malaria Medication

is recommended for most traveling to Rwanda, as transmission of malaria is high throughout the country, including Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu, and Akagera National Park. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.

Altitude Sickness Medication

if visiting regions with high elevation (>8000 ft above sea level), such as Virunga Mountains (spanning from Volcanoes National Park to Nyungwe National Park). It is good to keep altitude sickness medication on hand to prevent the headaches, dizziness, and dehydration that can set in within 6-24 hours of arrival in-country.

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.

Not sure what you need?

Select your destination for products that might be a good fit for your travel needs.

Some travelers get these

when traveling from the US to Rwanda

Vaccines

Typhoid

if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.

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.

Travel Checklist

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, Rwanda does not require any vaccines to enter.

If your itinerary includes a visit to or a 12+ hour layover in another country before arrival in Rwanda, such as Kenya or 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:

Countries with Risk of Yellow Fever Transmission:

African Continent: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Cono, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Rwanda, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Uganda

South & Central America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela

*Note that Kenya and Uganda are considered to be a Yellow Fever Endemic country and are often combined with Rwanda. If you are stopping in either country before Rwanda, you will need proof of Yellow Fever vaccination or a Yellow Fever exemption certificate to enter Rwanda.

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 Rwanda

Vaccines

Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations

  • Chickenpox
  • Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
  • Flu (Influenza)
  • Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
  • Polio
  • Shingles
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B

Medications

Malaria Medication

is recommended for most traveling to Rwanda, as transmission of malaria is high throughout the country, including Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu, and Akagera National Park. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.

Altitude Sickness Medication

if visiting regions with high elevation (>8000 ft above sea level), such as Virunga Mountains (spanning from Volcanoes National Park to Nyungwe National Park). It is good to keep altitude sickness medication on hand to prevent the headaches, dizziness, and dehydration that can set in within 6-24 hours of arrival in-country.

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 Rwanda

Vaccines

Typhoid

if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.

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.

This guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.

This guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.

This guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.

This guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.

Explore More

Build Your Plan

Treatments

Malaria Prevention

Altitude Sickness

Traveler’s Diarrhea

Not sure what you need? Chat with a clinician today.

Icon
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
Slide
1
    Traveler’s Diarrhea Azithromycin
    1 X $29.00test = $29
    Remove