Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Rwanda.
The information on this page is to be used as a general guide and should not replace a consultation with your travel doctor. The government organizations and travel clinics below are trusted resources for complete and up-to-date info about travelers’ health in Rwanda.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are recommended; see websites below for more detailed immunization advice.
Malaria Risk
High risk throughout most of the country, except for Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Parks where the risk is low due to the high altitude. Akagera National Park and the Lake Kivu area are particularly high-risk zones. The highest risk of transmission is during the Wet season (October to May). See websites below for more detailed advice.
More Info
- Australia
– www.travelclinic.com.au - Canada
– travel.gc.ca - Ireland
– www.tmb.ie - United Kingdom
– www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk - United States
– wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
