You must make an appointment at any local travel clinic or with your GP to discuss vaccinations a month or two before you travel to Kilimanjaro. It’s a good idea to do this early so that any side affects you might suffer are finished before you travel.
By the way, vaccinations are not mandatory for climbing Kilimanjaro but necessary for Yellow Fever. Any traveller entering Kilimanjaro from any country needs mandatory vaccination as it is considered a risk zone for yellow fever. You must first consider what areas you will travel to before and what areas you will travel to after your climb.
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When you arrive from a flight departing in a Yellow Fever zone, you may be asked for your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate upon entry to Kilimanjaro.
Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Uganda.
If you are transiting through one of these countries and want to stay in the airport, there is a rule for this. According to the rule, you will have to give proof of vaccination if you have been there for more than 12 hours. It can also be a problem in case of flight delays.
You need to be vaccinated ten days before your scheduled travel date, and some travellers report side effects from the vaccine, so we recommend doing this as early as possible. Travellers flying into Kilimanjaro direct from Europe or the US do not need a certificate.
The Center for Disease Control recommends the following immunizations for travellers to Kilimanjaro. It is up to you and your healthcare professional to decide which, if any, are suitable for you
It would be best if you were up to date with all your routine vaccinations, such as MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), chickenpox, Diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and your yearly flu shot.
1. Hepatitis A & B
We suggest you talk to your doctor about your hepatitis vaccinations. Hepatitis A is commonly transmitted through contaminated food and water (such as salads, fruits that you don’t peel and shellfish) and ice in your drinks. You can be revealed to Hepatitis A even if you are not travelling to remote areas.
Hepatitis B is mainly transmitted through bodily fluids and needles. If you need medical treatment in a remote area, work in healthcare, you’ll want to consider it.
2. Typhoid
It’s not uncommon to be exposed to typhoid in Africa as it’s transmitted through contaminated food and water. Like ice in your drinks, eating at street-food markets, poor hygiene, eating raw food or travelling to rural areas.
3. Tetanus
It’s easy to forget our 10-yearly tetanus shot. You’re most at risk of tetanus if you cut yourself; it’s found in the soil and animal feces. If you’re travelling, it’s worth keeping this insulation up to date.
4. Rabies
Your chance of exposure to rabies is reasonably low, particularly if you aren’t planning to travel to Kilimanjaro before or after your climb. A bite transmits these from an infected animal (often dogs); depending on plans, you and your doctor will decide if you need it.
5. Cholera
Nasty waterborne diseases mainly spread through poor hygiene. The CDC recommends the vaccination if you travel to an area of active cholera transmission. You must speak to your doctor.
6. Malaria
Malaria is always a concern when travelling through Kilimanjaro in Africa. You are safe whilst on the mountain because the mosquitos are commonly not found above 6000ft.
However, when you are most at risk, you must consider that you’ll be Moshi or Arusha before and after your climb.
Malaria is a parasite transferred through the bite of the female anopheles mosquito. It only takes one bite to be infected, and the illness is severe, sometimes fatal.
Talk to your doctor about anti-malarial prophylaxis, which is the most suitable for you, and where you travel. Malarone is a famous but expensive brand with the fewest reported side effects.
A note about Larium: this particular antimalarial has been reported to have side effects that mimic the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Taking prophylaxis (antimalarial) does not guarantee you won’t contract malaria. The only foolproof way to prevent it is to avoid getting bitten by taking precautions:
The most common problem affecting travelers in remote parts of Africa is – Tummy Upset. Diarrhea can also be caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can be hard to treat.
By being careful about your food, water and hygiene, you can avoid the following:
We will provide clean, purified drinking water on your climb. Also, we will provide food sourced, stored and prepared carefully to avoid contamination.
Your doctor will recommend the best medications for you to carry, but we will suggest, in addition to any prescription medication you need:
You will have to fill out a medical questionnaire form and complete a medical check-up from your doctor before your climb.
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