Travel vaccinations · East Africa
Travel vaccinations for Kenya
Going on safari in Kenya? Most visitors need hepatitis A, typhoid and a tetanus booster, malaria tablets for most areas and, for many trips, a yellow fever vaccine.
Reviewed by Kardo Ali, Superintendent Pharmacist (GPhC 2233113) · November 2026
Kenya at a glance
- Most travellers Hepatitis A, typhoid and tetanus
- Yellow fever Recommended for most areas, including the safari parks
- Malaria Tablets recommended for most of Kenya
Vaccines
Vaccines for Kenya
Everyone should be up to date with their routine UK vaccines, including MMR and the diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster. On top of that, the official UK advice for Kenya is:
Depending on your trip, your pharmacist may also recommend the chikungunya vaccine, or discuss the dengue vaccine if you’ve had dengue before. Whether you need the vaccines marked “some travellers” depends on how long you’re staying, where you’re going and what you’ll be doing.
Many vaccines need more than one dose, so the total depends on the course you need. Your pharmacist will confirm it before you go ahead. Some travel vaccines, such as hepatitis A and typhoid, may also be free from your GP.
| Vaccine | Who it’s for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Most travellers | from £60 |
| Typhoid | Most travellers | £37 |
| Tetanus (diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster) | Most travellers | from £37 |
| Yellow fever, including certificate | Some travellers | £80 |
| Hepatitis B | Some travellers | from £45 |
| Rabies (before travel) | Some travellers | from £85 |
| Cholera (oral, full 2-dose course) | Some travellers | £100 |
| Meningitis ACWY | Some travellers | £55 |
Coming back for your next dose or a booster? Book it directly.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and over visiting most of Kenya, including the Masai Mara, Tsavo and Lake Nakuru. It’s usually not recommended if you’re only visiting Nairobi, Mombasa or the North Eastern province. A certificate is needed if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk. We’re a registered centre, so we can give the vaccine and your certificate at the same appointment.
Malaria
The risk is high in most of Kenya, so antimalarial tablets are recommended. The risk is very low in Nairobi and the highlands above 2,500m. Our pharmacist will recommend the right tablets for your itinerary and health.
Stay well
Other things to know
Rabies
Avoid contact with animals and get medical help straight away after any bite or scratch.
Schistosomiasis
Avoid swimming or wading in lakes and rivers.
Altitude
Climbing Mount Kenya? Ask us about altitude sickness.
This page is based on advice from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), checked in November 2026. Advice can change, so we’ll always check the latest at your consultation. You can also see it on TravelHealthPro.
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