If you are considering booking a safari holiday to South Africa then you will need to find out what immunisations you require. Courses or boosters required for going to South Africa include diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, and hepatitis A. This is particularly important if you are going out in to the bush or on a safari trip. Vaccines are sometimes advised for tuberculosis or hepatitis B although this is not always the case.

Checking with your nurse or doctor well in advance of travel is advised as you may not be allowed to enter the country should you not follow any information you have been given. Not only that, but if you do travel and contract an illness you may find that you are not covered by your travel insurance.

Malaria is a concern for many tourists wishing to visit Africa, you may be offered a course of tablets to be taken prior to your safari trip and for up to four weeks after your return.