Visa and Vaccinations Checklist
Planning ahead keeps everyone healthy and stress free. This checklist shows what to do for visas, vaccinations, and simple health prep so the journey stays smooth from airport to beach.
Visa Steps by Country
- Bring a passport that stays valid for at least six months after your return date.
- Leave two blank pages for entry stamps.
- Most visas can be completed online. Always use the official site linked from your government travel portal.
Egypt
- Entry type: e-Visa or Visa on Arrival for most travelers.
- Passport valid for six months minimum.
- Keep printed approval and copy with travel folder.
Ghana
- Visa required in advance through official portal or consulate.
- Yellow Fever certificate required.
- Bring hotel or host contact details for application.
South Africa
- Visa free for up to 90 days for U.S. citizens.
- Two blank passport pages recommended.
- Confirm entry rules before departure.
Zimbabwe
- Visa on arrival available (fee in cash or card).
- Carry a printed itinerary and return flight details.
Tanzania
- Apply for e-Visa online.
- Bring printed approval and passport with six months validity.
- Yellow Fever proof required if transiting endemic regions.
Vaccines and Preventive Medicines
- Speak with your primary doctor or a travel clinic for personal guidance.
- Needs can vary by age, health, and recent vaccinations.
Yellow Fever and Proof
- Some borders require a Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from a risk area.
- Keep your International Certificate of Vaccination in your travel folder.
- Ask your clinic for the latest guidance.
Common Recommendations
- Routine vaccines up to date (MMR, Tdap, Polio)
- Hepatitis A and Typhoid
- Malaria prevention recommended for safari regions
Simple Health Tips for the Journey
- Drink bottled or filtered water
- Use insect repellent at sunrise and sunset
- Wear light long sleeves during game drives
- Pack daily medicines in your carry-on
- Include rehydration packets and a small first-aid kit
- Choose food from busy, clean vendors or hotel kitchens
Documents to Print and Carry
- Passport and two paper copies kept separate
- Visa approval letters and receipts
- Flight and accommodation confirmations
- Travel insurance certificate
- Yellow Fever certificate
- Emergency contacts for group lead
When to Handle Each Step
Three Months Before
- Schedule clinic visit for vaccines
- Begin visa applications
- Purchase travel insurance
One Month Before
- Finish any second doses
- Print key documents
- Confirm airport transfers
- Test international credit cards
One Week Before
- Pack medicines and repellent
- Recheck passport and visa copies
- Share emergency contacts
- Prepare local currency
Pack These Health Items
- Daily prescriptions in original bottles
- Pain and stomach relief medication
- Motion sickness tablets
- Insect repellent and anti-itch cream
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Oral rehydration packets
- Compact first-aid kit
Helpful Links and Support
If you have special medical needs, let the trip lead know so we can plan support.
We want every traveler to feel safe and cared for. Reach out any time with questions.
This page is a planning guide for our family trip. It does not replace medical advice.
Always consult your doctor or a travel clinic for personal recommendations.