All travelers to Angola must present proof of Yellow Fever vaccination, documented in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“Yellow Card”). Without it, boarding or entry may be refused. The vaccine offers lifetime protection; ensure your certificate is correctly issued.

Depending on your trip length and activities, travel clinics often recommend:

• Hepatitis A and B
• Typhoid
• Tetanus booster
• Rabies (rural areas/animal contact)

Plan ahead: some vaccines take time to become effective.

Luanda is a malaria-risk zone. There is currently no widely available malaria vaccine for tourists. Prevention matters:

• Use repellent with DEET, picaridin, or IR3535 (day and night).
• Choose accommodation with screens or bed nets; use air-con if available.
• Discuss anti-malarial medication with your doctor (based on your profile and trip).
• Seek medical care urgently if you develop fever during or after your trip.

Tap water is not safe to drink. Use sealed bottled water — even for brushing teeth — and avoid ice unless you know it’s purified.

Enjoy Angolan cuisine, but if you have a sensitive stomach, go easy on street food. Prefer freshly cooked dishes and venues busy with locals.

The tropical sun can be intense. Use sunscreen, wear a hat and light clothing, and keep hydrated through the day.

Lakes, ponds and slow-moving rivers in tropical areas can carry parasites (e.g., schistosomiasis). Avoid swimming unless water is treated or confirmed safe.

Pack a small kit with familiar basics: pain/fever relief, oral rehydration salts, antihistamine, antiseptic, plasters, any personal prescriptions (with copies of scripts). Pharmacies are available but having your own can save time.

Private care is available but can be costly. Confirm your policy covers Angola and includes medical evacuation. Keep your policy number and 24/7 assistance phone handy.

Malaria symptoms can appear days or weeks after infection. In many non-tropical countries, malaria treatment is harder to access. Some travelers purchase treatment in Angola before departure on a doctor’s advice. Always seek medical guidance before taking any medication.

• Daily prevention mindset: many residents use repellent in the evening even indoors, and keep window screens or bed nets.
• Annual deworming: in tropical settings, some households do a yearly preventive deworming on medical advice, all on the same day to reduce reinfection.
• Water delivery services: common for homes to use bottled water delivery — convenient and reliable.

Always consult your doctor before starting any medication, including preventive treatments.