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Private 45 minutes No referral needed Malaria risk mostly limited to the northeast
Private · Sunderland

Travel vaccinations
for South Africa.

South Africa is malaria-free across most of the country, including Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Winelands, with risk concentrated in game reserves in the northeast, including Kruger National Park. Our GPhC-registered pharmacist provides a full pre-travel health assessment tailored to your route, in a single visit.

GPhC Registered 9012617 Itinerary-based risk assessment Same-day appointments No GP referral needed
Entry requirements and regional risk

What you need before you travel to South Africa.

There is no yellow fever risk within South Africa itself, and no vaccine required for direct travel from the UK. A certificate is only required if you’re arriving from a country with yellow fever risk, which is worth checking if your trip combines South Africa with other African countries.

Malaria risk is concentrated in the northeastern parts of the country, including Kruger National Park and surrounding game reserves, and parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and northern KwaZulu-Natal. There’s no risk in Cape Town, the Garden Route, Johannesburg, or the Winelands. Hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended for most travellers due to food and water hygiene.

Combining Cape Town with a Kruger safari? This is a common itinerary, and it means antimalarial tablets become relevant for part of your trip even though Cape Town itself carries no malaria risk. Tell your pharmacist your full route.
Most Cape Town and Garden Route trips need less than you’d think. Hepatitis A, typhoid and your routine boosters cover these itineraries well, with malaria tablets added only if your trip extends to risk areas.
Vaccines and protection for South Africa

What we can provide.

Hepatitis A and Typhoid

Recommended for most travellers, covering food and water hygiene risk.

Malaria prevention tablets

Relevant for Kruger National Park and surrounding game reserves, and parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Hepatitis B and Rabies

Considered for longer stays, higher-risk activities, or travellers who may need medical or dental care while away.

Routine boosters

Tetanus, diphtheria and polio boosters are reviewed and updated where needed.

Vaccine prices

Full price list available on this page ↓. Prices subject to change, please confirm at the clinic.

What to expect

What your South Africa travel consultation covers.

Book your South Africa travel consultation

Ideally 6–8 weeks before you travel, so any vaccines needing more than one dose have time to work.

South Africa-specific health assessment

Your pharmacist reviews your full itinerary, including any game reserves or northeastern areas, and your health history.

Vaccinations and antimalarial prescription

Any recommended vaccines available on the day are administered at the appointment. Antimalarial tablets are prescribed if suitable for you.

Documentation and records

Your vaccination record is kept on file in your Halaxy account for future reference.

Book online

Book your South Africa travel consultation.

Same-day and same-week appointments often available. Urgent pre-travel consultations also available.

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm  ·  Sat & Sun 9am–5pm (private services only)

Call us

0191 503 4053

113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG · GPhC Registered

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South Africa vaccine price list.

Prices per dose. Some vaccines require multiple doses, the full course cost is shown in the Course column. Prices are subject to change, please confirm at the clinic before booking.

Vaccine Course Price per dose
Hepatitis A1 dose£62.00
Typhoid1 dose£38.00
Hepatitis A & B (combined)3 doses£80.00
Hepatitis B3 doses£52.00
Rabies – price varies by vaccine used3 doses£75.00–£110.00
Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio – formulation tailored to your needs1 dose£38.00
Antimalarial tablets – only if your route includes a risk area, prescription onlyPer courseFrom £28.00
Your travel health consultation is free. The prices above cover the cost of each vaccine dose. There is no separate charge for the consultation itself. Not every vaccine or antimalarial will be clinically appropriate for every traveller, this is confirmed at your assessment.
FAQs

South Africa travel vaccination FAQs.

Do I need malaria tablets for Cape Town?
No. Cape Town, the Garden Route, Johannesburg and the Winelands all carry no malaria risk. Tablets become relevant if your trip includes Kruger National Park or other northeastern game reserves.
Do I need malaria tablets for a Kruger safari?
Yes, Kruger National Park and surrounding areas carry malaria risk, and antimalarial tablets are commonly recommended, even if the rest of your trip doesn’t need them.
Do I need a Yellow Fever certificate for South Africa?
Not for direct travel from the UK, since there’s no yellow fever risk within South Africa. A certificate is only required if arriving from a country with yellow fever risk.
What other vaccines are recommended for South Africa?
Hepatitis A and typhoid are commonly recommended for most travellers, with hepatitis B and rabies considered depending on itinerary and length of stay.
Related

Related services.

Malaria Tablets

Relevant if your South Africa itinerary includes Kruger or other northeastern game reserves.

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Kenya

Another popular safari destination, with its own distinct requirements.

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All Travel Vaccinations

See every destination and vaccine we cover as part of our full pre-travel health service.

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