Travel Alert - Coronavirus

Updated 12 Jan 2023.
Note that country regulations insofar as Covid restrictions are concerned have been consistent since mid-2022, as a result, airlines and suppliers have reverted to pre-Covid change and cancellation penalties.   

We have made efforts to keep these guidelines as up to date as possible, but there are sometimes communication delays from the authorities in Africa. You may find information supplied by different government sites may vary at times, so be sure to check for the most recent, local updates too.

South Africa: 
No restrictions or tests required regardless of traveler’s vaccination status. 
No proof of vaccination is required.
Botswana:
No restrictions or tests required regardless of traveler’s vaccination status. 
No proof of vaccination is required.
Zimbabwe:
Vaccinated travelers: no test required, but proof of vaccination needs to be provided.
Partially or un-vaccinated travelers: A PCR test taken with 48 hours of departing to Zimbabwe is required.  In addition, a PCR test may be required for departure from Zimbabwe too.
Namibia:
No restrictions or tests required regardless of traveler’s vaccination status. 
No proof of vaccination is required.
Kenya:
Vaccinated travelers: Electronic or hard copy vaccination certificate (must specify ‘certificate’) is required.
Partially or un-vaccinated travelers: Must present negative PCR test taken up to 72 hours before departure to Kenya. 

All travelers with flu-like symptoms will be required to complete the International Traveler Health Surveillance form 24 hours before arrival into Kenya: http://bit.ly/covid19moh and will also be required to undergo a Rapid Antigen test at a cost of US$ 30 per person.  If the test is positive, the traveler will have a PCR test at a cost of US$50 per person – if negative they can continue with the trip, if positive, mandatory self-isolation for 5-7 days is required at the traveler’s own cost.

Tanzania:

Vaccinated travelers: Proof of vaccination with QR code required – the suggested platform to obtain the QR code is Global Haven https://globalhaven.org/ or https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/reporting/vams/recipient-certificate.html or https://gogetdoc.com/vaxyes
On arrival you’ll need to complete a paper copy of the Traveler Health Surveillance Form.
Partially or un-vaccinated travelers: A QR coded PCR test with a negative result taken up to 72 hours before departure to Tanzania is required. You may also be asked to take and antigen test on arrival in Tanzania at a cost of US$ 10 per person (mainland) and US$ 25 (Zanzibar).

All travelers to Tanzania are requires to complete a Travelers Health Surveillance Form within 24 hours of arriving into Tanzania – if you are going into mainland Tanzania first, use the following link: https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/ if you are going into Zanzibar first (or only), then use this link: https://healthtravelznz.mohz.go.tz/ – a Unique Health Code will be generated which you need to present to Health Officials on arrival.  
In addition,  non-vaccinated travelers to Zanzibar will also need to book and pay for a Rapid Antigen Test prior to arrival using an automatically generated control number received after completing the Traveler Surveillance Form via https://zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz/ for Zanzibar at a cost of US$ 25 per person per test.

Rwanda:
Vaccinated, partially vaccinated and unvaccinated: no covid tests are required for entry into the country but are advised to be fully vaccinated and in possession of a valid Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
National parks including Virunga National Park for primate trekking, require all travelers to have a PCR test done at least 72 hours prior to arrival at the park.
Visitors must complete a guest registration and indemnity form in advance of their visit Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe National Park.

Egypt:
No restrictions or tests required regardless of traveler’s vaccination status. 
No proof of vaccination is required.
Jordan:
No restrictions or tests required regardless of traveler’s vaccination status. 
No proof of vaccination is required.

Mozambique:
Vaccinated travelers: no test required, but proof of vaccination needs to be provided.
Partially or un-vaccinated travelers: A PCR test taken with 72 hours of departing to Mozambique is required.  

Seychelles:
No restrictions or tests required regardless of traveler’s vaccination status. 
No proof of vaccination is required.
All travelers will be required to complete a travel declaration online through Seychelles Electronic Border System (govtas.com) and provide valid travel insurance to cover for any potential COVID-19-related costs. 

USA:
US Citizens who are vaccinated or unvaccinated: no re-entry requirements.
Please note some airports might require other tests depending on which countries you’ve visited.
Non-citizens are required to have proof of vaccination.
Canada:
Vaccinated or unvaccinated: no re-entry requirements.
Please ask about any of our other destinations. 
Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements.
It is the traveler’s responsibility to always be aware of and comply with all requirements, and to take personal responsibility for their wellbeing both prior to and whilst travelling.  Whilst not necessarily required, travelers may want to take personal protective equipment (masks) and sanitizers.
No refunds will be given if travelers are unable to undertake some or all their vacation due to their failure to comply with country and or airline requirements. This policy is subject to change at any time without notice.
In choosing to travel, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.