Health and Safety on a Namibia Trip
Malaria occurs in 10 of Namibia's 14 regions, all in the north and east. According to the US CDC there is no malaria transmission in Windhoek, and the coastal and southern regions appear on neither official list. Below are the guides on regional risk, protection and vaccines.
Where and when malaria is a risk
Which regions the CDC and the UK's TravelHealthPro name, where they agree and how the risk changes with the seasons: malaria risk in Namibia by region. According to TravelHealthPro, part of the north has a high risk from December to April.
How to protect yourself
Mosquito protection and what to discuss with a doctor before you travel: malaria in Namibia, how to protect yourself.
Vaccines
Whether travellers can get a malaria vaccine, whether you need yellow fever and what the CDC recommends: travel vaccines for Namibia.
Before you go
Etosha lies partly in listed malaria regions, while Sossusvlei, the coast and the south do not. Compare with your route in our Namibia national parks guides, and for a self-drive trip get the free 10-day Namibia guide.
All guides on this topic (3)
Health and safetyNamibia Travel Vaccines and the Malaria Vaccine
Health and safetyMalaria in Namibia: Protective Measures and Where It Occurs
Health and safetyMalaria Risk in Namibia: Regions and Official GuidanceRelated topics
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This material is provided for reference. Data as of October 2026.