Destination guide
Travel vaccines for Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimps and savannah safari — here's what UK travellers are usually advised before visiting Uganda, including the Yellow Fever entry requirement and malaria.
Overview
What vaccinations do I need for Uganda?
For Uganda, Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry, and proof must be uploaded with your e-Visa application — the certificate is valid for life. Most travellers are also advised to have Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and up-to-date Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio cover. Depending on your trip, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Chikungunya may be added. Malaria risk is high across the whole country year-round, so antimalarial tablets are recommended for all travellers.
These recommendations are a general guide based on UK travel health advice from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC). Whether you're heading for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Bwindi or a savannah safari, we'll confirm exactly what you need — and the right malaria tablets for your route — at a short consultation.
Plan ahead
Book 4–6 weeks before you fly
Yellow Fever must be given at least 10 days before travel for the certificate to be valid, and you'll need it to enter Uganda — so don't leave it late. Travelling sooner? Come in anyway and we'll help.
Recommended vaccinations
Vaccines commonly advised for Uganda
Grouped by how often they're recommended. Your personal list is confirmed at consultation. Vaccine guidance is based on public health information from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC).
Yellow Fever (including certificate)
Required for entry
Uganda requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for entry. The certificate is valid for life — we issue the official certificate.
Hepatitis A
Most travellers
Spread through contaminated food and water — advised for nearly all trips.
Typhoid
Most travellers
Recommended for most travellers to Uganda.
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
Most travellers
A combined booster is recommended if you're not up to date.
Hepatitis B
Some travellers
Advised for longer stays, healthcare work, or possible medical/dental treatment.
Rabies
Some travellers
Often advised — rabies is present and medical help can be far from trekking areas.
Chikungunya
Some travellers
Carried by daytime-biting Aedes mosquitoes and reported in Uganda. A vaccine may be considered for some travellers — bite avoidance is the mainstay of protection.
Cholera
Some travellers
An oral vaccine is considered for higher-risk trips; safe food and water habits remain the main protection.
Dengue
Some travellers
Dengue occurs in Uganda. The dengue vaccine may be considered for travellers aged 4 and over who have had a previous, laboratory-confirmed dengue infection — bite avoidance remains essential for everyone.
Measles (MMR)
Some travellers
Make sure you have had two documented doses of MMR, as measles still circulates in many regions.
Meningitis
Some travellers
Advised for risk areas, and required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
Tuberculosis
Some travellers
BCG is usually only relevant for longer stays or close community contact, typically younger travellers who have not had it before.
Entry rules — separate from your jabs
Yellow fever certificate: what Uganda requires
A yellow fever certificate requirement is a legal condition of entry — it is not the same thing as the vaccine being recommended for your health. The recommendation (when there is one) appears in the vaccine list above; the entry rule is below.
Uganda requires a yellow fever certificate from ALL arrivals
Every traveller aged 1 year or older must show a valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) — or a medical exemption letter — to enter Uganda, whichever country they arrive from. The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, so plan ahead.
Separately, yellow fever transmission does occur in Uganda — so the vaccine itself may be advised for your health; see the vaccine list above and we'll confirm at your consultation.
Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever is required for Uganda
Uganda requires a valid Yellow Fever certificate for entry, so this is one you can't skip — and the Uganda e-Visa application asks you to upload it, so it needs sorting before you apply, not just before you fly. The vaccine is a single dose given at least 10 days before travel, and the certificate is valid for life. As a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, we vaccinate and issue the certificate in one visit.
- Required for entry to Uganda for travellers aged 9 months and over
- Uploaded with the Uganda e-Visa application — sort it before you apply
- Single dose at least 10 days before travel; certificate valid for life
- We're a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre
Malaria & mosquitoes
Malaria in Uganda
Malaria risk is high across the whole of Uganda all year round, including the gorilla-trekking regions and savannah parks. Antimalarial tablets are recommended for all travellers, alongside mosquito-bite protection.
- Antimalarial tablets advised for the entire country
- Use repellent, cover up at dawn and dusk, and sleep under nets
- Seek urgent help for any fever during or after your trip
FAQ
Uganda travel vaccines — FAQs
Getting ready for Uganda?
Book a quick consultation at our Timperley clinic near Manchester and we'll sort your Yellow Fever certificate, vaccinations and malaria tablets for your trip.