Do African countries still require routine COVID-19 testing?

Most countries have removed routine COVID-19 testing and quarantine, but temporary screening may be introduced during outbreaks.

Do I need a Yellow Fever certificate?

Many countries require the ICVP Yellow Card when arriving from or transiting through risk countries, and some apply broader requirements.

Can AfricaTourVisa help with travel documents?

AfricaTourVisa can help with eVisa guidance, hotel planning, airport pickup and car rental support, while official immigration decisions remain with government authorities.

Should I buy travel insurance?

Medical and evacuation coverage is strongly recommended for remote wildlife areas, countries with limited medical infrastructure and active outbreak routes.

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Africa Travel Advisory | Health, Visa Documents & Safety by Country

Plan African travel with country-aware advisory notes covering passports, visas, vaccination certificates, malaria prevention, outbreak alerts, hotels, airport pickup, car rental and travel insurance. This guide avoids continent-wide overclaims and treats changing rules as verification-sensitive.

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Latest WHO travel health update

WHO guidance during active outbreaks generally discourages broad travel and trade restrictions. Travelers should instead follow surveillance, vaccination, point-of-entry and route-specific public health requirements.

CDC health recommendations for Africa

CDC Travel Health Notices, destination pages and vaccine recommendations should be checked before final booking, especially for Ebola-affected provinces, yellow fever risk areas and countries with poliovirus alerts.

Country-specific rule check

Yellow Fever, polio, COVID-19 screening, malaria risk, entry documents and border procedures differ by nationality, route, entry port, transit history and current public health events.

Travel health requirements and preparation checklist

Documents

Passport valid at least six months
Blank visa pages
Visa, eVisa or ETA if required
Hotel confirmation
Return/onward ticket

Vaccines

Yellow Fever where required
Hepatitis A and Typhoid advice
Polio booster if recommended
Tetanus and routine vaccines
Rabies or cholera for selected routes

Mosquito protection

30%+ DEET or Picaridin
Permethrin-treated clothing
Long trousers and sleeves
Bed nets and screened rooms
Malaria tablets where advised

Trip support

Airport pickup
Vetted hotel transfer
Travel insurance
Car rental or driver
Official source verification

COVID-19, Yellow Fever, Malaria, Polio and Ebola guidance

COVID-19 travel information

COVID-19 remains part of routine respiratory disease surveillance across Africa. Most destinations removed routine testing and quarantine, but temporary health screening may return during localized outbreaks or public health events.

Yellow Fever certificate requirements

Many African countries require a valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis for travelers arriving from countries with Yellow Fever transmission risk. Some destinations apply broader rules, so check your full routing.

Malaria prevention across Africa

Malaria risk varies by country, season, rainfall and altitude. Many areas below roughly 2,000–2,500 meters may carry transmission risk, while some highlands and large cities are lower risk.

Polio travel advisory

Adults travelling to countries with circulating poliovirus may need a one-time IPV booster if they completed childhood vaccination. Carry vaccination evidence where destination guidance recommends it.

Ebola travel updates

For Ebola-affected provinces, travelers should monitor CDC Travel Health Notices and WHO outbreak updates. Avoid nonessential travel where official health notices recommend it.

Food and water safety

Use sealed bottled water, avoid loose ice in unverified settings, choose cooked foods, peel fruit yourself and consider Hepatitis A and Typhoid advice for many destinations.

54 Africa travel advisory directory

Country advisory overview with health and document planning notes
Country	Region	Advisory level	Yellow Fever planning	Malaria planning
Algeria	North Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate usually depends on previous travel/transit history; confirm before departure.	Malaria risk is generally very low for most standard tourist circuits; confirm itinerary-specific advice.
Angola	Central/Southern Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof may be required for many arriving travelers; verify official entry rules.	Malaria is a significant risk in many areas; arrange preventive advice before travel.
Benin	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate is commonly required or checked; confirm current official rules.	Malaria risk is present; use repellents, nets and prescribed chemoprophylaxis where advised.
Botswana	Southern Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate normally applies to travelers arriving from risk countries or certain transits.	Malaria risk is seasonal and stronger in northern safari areas such as the Okavango and Chobe.
Burkina Faso	West Africa	High	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required for entry; verify before boarding.	Malaria risk is widespread; prevention is important throughout the year.
Burundi	East/Central Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on origin/transit and national rules.	Malaria risk is present across many areas; seek pre-travel medical advice.
Cabo Verde	Atlantic Islands	Low	Yellow fever certificate usually applies if arriving from a risk country or qualifying transit.	Malaria risk is low to very limited; still use mosquito protection.
Cameroon	Central/West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or strongly expected; verify official rules.	Malaria risk is widespread, including many urban and rural regions.
Central African Republic	Central Africa	High	Yellow fever certificate is commonly required; verify before travel.	Malaria risk is widespread; medical evacuation insurance is important.
Chad	Central/North Africa	High	Yellow fever vaccination proof may be required, especially for risk-country arrivals; confirm current rule.	Malaria risk varies but is significant in many regions, especially during/after rains.
Comoros	Indian Ocean Islands	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate usually applies when arriving from a risk country or relevant transit.	Malaria has been a concern historically; confirm island-specific prevention advice.
Republic of the Congo	Central Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked; verify official rules.	Malaria risk is widespread; bring prescribed medication and avoid counterfeit drugs.
Democratic Republic of the Congo	Central Africa	High	Yellow fever certificate is commonly required; Ebola and other outbreak measures can change quickly.	Malaria risk is widespread. Some provinces may have active outbreak advisories requiring route review.
Côte d'Ivoire	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate is commonly required or checked; confirm with official sources.	Malaria risk is present; use preventive medicine where recommended.
Djibouti	Horn of Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate usually depends on arrival from risk countries or certain transits.	Malaria risk may be localized; seek route-specific medical advice.
Egypt	North Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate normally applies if arriving from risk countries or relevant transits.	Malaria risk is generally low for standard tourist routes, but mosquitoes and food/water risks remain.
Equatorial Guinea	Central Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked; confirm current official rules.	Malaria risk is widespread; prevention is important.
Eritrea	Horn of Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate may apply based on prior travel/transit through risk areas.	Malaria risk varies by altitude and coast; seek itinerary-specific advice.
Eswatini	Southern Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate normally applies to risk-country arrivals or qualifying transits.	Malaria risk is seasonal/localized, especially lowveld areas.
Ethiopia	East Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on origin/transit; Addis transits can affect onward country requirements.	Malaria risk varies strongly by altitude; lowland areas require medical advice.
Gabon	Central Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required; verify official requirements.	Malaria risk is widespread; prevention is recommended.
The Gambia	West Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on origin/transit; confirm current rules.	Malaria risk is present, especially during and after rains.
Ghana	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked.	Malaria risk is present across the country; prevention is important.
Guinea	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate is commonly required or checked; confirm before boarding.	Malaria risk is widespread; use repellents, nets and prescribed medicines.
Guinea-Bissau	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate is commonly required or checked; verify current official guidance.	Malaria risk is widespread; prevention is important.
Kenya	East Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate often depends on origin/transit; Kenya requirements and onward-country rules must be checked.	Malaria risk varies by region; coastal and lowland safari areas differ from highland cities.
Lesotho	Southern Africa	Low	Yellow fever certificate usually applies to travelers from risk countries or qualifying transits.	Malaria risk is generally low due to altitude; confirm route-specific advice.
Liberia	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate is commonly required or checked; verify before boarding.	Malaria risk is widespread; prevention is important.
Libya	North Africa	High	Yellow fever certificate usually depends on prior travel/transit; confirm official entry rules.	Malaria risk is generally low in many areas, but medical access and security planning are critical.
Madagascar	Indian Ocean Islands	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate usually applies when arriving from risk countries or qualifying transits.	Malaria risk varies by coast, season and altitude; seek preventive advice.
Malawi	Southern Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate normally applies to risk-country arrivals or transits.	Malaria risk is present in many areas, including lake and lowland regions.
Mali	West Africa	High	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked.	Malaria risk is widespread; travel security review is essential.
Mauritania	North/West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate may apply depending on origin/transit and regions visited.	Malaria risk varies by region and season, stronger in the south.
Mauritius	Indian Ocean Islands	Low	Yellow fever certificate usually applies only to travelers from risk countries or qualifying transits.	Malaria risk is generally low; standard mosquito avoidance remains useful.
Morocco	North Africa	Low	Yellow fever certificate normally applies only after travel/transit through risk countries.	Malaria risk is generally very low; focus on food, water, heat and road safety.
Mozambique	Southern Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate normally applies to risk-country arrivals/transits.	Malaria risk is significant in many areas; prevention is important.
Namibia	Southern Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate usually applies if arriving from risk countries or qualifying transits.	Malaria risk is seasonal/localized, especially northern regions.
Niger	West Africa	High	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked.	Malaria risk is present, especially in southern zones and rainy seasons.
Nigeria	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked.	Malaria risk is widespread; travelers should seek chemoprophylaxis advice.
Rwanda	East Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate may apply if arriving from a risk country or relevant transit.	Malaria risk exists, especially outside highland urban areas; seek route-specific advice.
São Tomé and Príncipe	Gulf of Guinea Islands	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate usually applies to travelers from risk countries/transits.	Malaria risk has varied historically; confirm current island-specific guidance.
Senegal	West Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on origin/transit; confirm current rules.	Malaria risk is seasonal and regional; prevention may be recommended.
Seychelles	Indian Ocean Islands	Low	Yellow fever certificate usually applies to travelers from risk countries/transits.	Malaria risk is generally low; use mosquito protection for dengue and other bites.
Sierra Leone	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever certificate is commonly required or checked.	Malaria risk is widespread; prevention is important.
Somalia	Horn of Africa	High	Yellow fever certificate may apply based on origin/transit; confirm official rules.	Malaria and other vector risks vary; security and medical evacuation planning are essential.
South Africa	Southern Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate is required when arriving from or transiting through certain risk countries; confirm transit details.	Malaria risk is seasonal/localized, especially Kruger and far northeast; many cities are low risk.
South Sudan	East/Central Africa	High	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked; verify current rules.	Malaria risk is widespread; medical and security planning is essential.
Sudan	North/East Africa	High	Yellow fever certificate may apply depending on origin/transit; official rules must be checked.	Malaria risk varies by region and season; access and security conditions can change quickly.
Tanzania	East Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on origin/transit and Zanzibar/mainland routing; confirm current rules.	Malaria risk varies by coast, islands, lowlands and safari zones; seek prevention advice.
Togo	West Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked.	Malaria risk is present; prevention is important.
Tunisia	North Africa	Low	Yellow fever certificate usually applies if arriving from risk countries/transits.	Malaria risk is generally very low; focus on heat, food/water and road safety.
Uganda	East Africa	Elevated	Yellow fever vaccination proof is commonly required or checked. Active regional outbreak screening can change.	Malaria risk is widespread; prevention is important.
Zambia	Southern Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate usually applies to risk-country arrivals/transits.	Malaria risk is significant in many areas, especially lowland and wildlife regions.
Zimbabwe	Southern Africa	Moderate	Yellow fever certificate usually applies to travelers from risk countries/transits.	Malaria risk is seasonal and regional, especially lower-elevation safari zones.

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