Travel Vaccines and Advice for Burkina Faso

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Burkina Faso. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Burkina Faso: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis and tetanus.

There is a risk of yellow fever in Burkina Faso. All travellers over the age of nine months must be vaccinated. The country requires all travellers entering to show proof of yellow fever vaccination.

Burkina Faso is in the meningitis belt, a region known for carrying the disease. Meningitis vaccination is recommended for travellers especially between December and June.

Travellers should take antimalarial medication before, during, and after their trip. Travellers should also take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

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Visas are required for travel to Burkina Faso. Passports must be valid for the duration of stay. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter the country. If you do not have proof of vaccination, you may be vaccinated on site, quarantined or returned to your previous location.

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Sources: Embassy of Burkina Faso and GOV.UK

Burkina Faso has a tropical climate, dominated by two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.

The dry season is from June to September and a hot wind, called the harmattan, blows from the Sahara into the country.

The rainy season is from October to May. In the northern part of the country, there is less rain due to proximity to the Sahel.

The government of the UK warns travellers to Burkina Faso to exercise caution.

Travellers should avoid the northern part of the Sahel region due to terrorism threats. In the border area shared by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso there have been attacks against Westerners.

Always maintain situational alertness, have evacuation plans ready, and travel in groups.

In the 1970’s the Reserve de Nazinga was formed, a 97,000-hectare wildlife reserve. At the park travellers can see antelopes, monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, warthogs, birds, and more. In fact, the reserve is home to over 20,000 animals. There are safari rides available for travellers to get a safe, guided tour through the area.

Burkina Faso is a beautiful country with much to offer visitors. But, it’s important you pack appropriately for your trip.

• Money Belt – Due to the crime levels in the country, a money belt will allow you to keep your money and passport safe.
• Plug Adapters – Burkina Faso uses the 2-pin French system for power points.
• Water Bottle – It can get very hot and dry, so a water bottle is a must if travelling outside for long periods of time.
• Insect Repellent – There are plenty of mosquitoes in West Africa. Many mosquitoes carry diseases like malaria or yellow fever.

If you are in Burkina Faso and have an emergency (for example, been attacked, arrested or someone has died) contact the nearest consular services. Contact the embassy before arrival if you have additional questions on entry requirements, safety concerns or are in need of assistance.

While there is no consulate or embassy in Burkina Faso, it is served by the British embassy in Ghana:

British High Commission Accra
Julius Nyerere Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue
PO Box 296
Accra
Ghana
Telephone: + 233 302 213 250
Emergency Phone: + 233 302 213 250
Fax: + 233 30 2213 274
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