Travel vaccinations for Ghana
A common destination for visiting family and heritage travel, requiring comprehensive malaria prevention and thorough preparation.
Ghana is one of our most frequently booked West African destinations, often for visiting family or exploring heritage roots.
Malaria risk is present nationwide, so prevention is a central part of preparing for almost any trip to Ghana.
Assessed individually
Vaccines commonly discussed for Ghana
- TyphoidMost travellers. Widely recommendedFull course £50
- Hepatitis A and B combinedMost travellers. Widely recommendedFull course £195
- Meningitis ACWYSome travellers. Considered depending on season and regionFull course £80
- RabiesSome travellers. Considered for longer family stays and rural travel; rabies is present in GhanaFull course £240
- Diphtheria, tetanus and polioEveryone - check you are up to date. Booster if it's been over 10 yearsFull course £50
- Yellow feverEveryone - check you are up to date. Certificate required to enter from the UKFull course £80
No vaccine for this
Malaria in Ghana
Present throughout the country, including in Accra and other major cities, all year round.
Antimalarial tablets and pricesCertificate required
Yellow fever
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers over 9 months of age entering Ghana, including those arriving directly from the UK, and it is checked as part of the visa application. Vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 9 months and older because there is a risk of transmission in all areas.
Yellow fever certificates and exemptionsBeyond the jabs
Before you go
- Malaria prevention nationwide, including in cities
- Food and water hygiene
- Heat and humidity
- Access to healthcare varies significantly outside Accra
- Entry requirements
- A visa is required in advance for UK travellers, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from everyone over 9 months of age. Check current entry requirements before booking.
- When to go
- November to March is generally drier.
Common questions
Travelling to Ghana
Do I need malaria tablets even if I'm just staying in Accra?
Yes, malaria risk is present throughout Ghana, including in the capital, so prevention is recommended for the whole trip.
