covid 19 - where can i travel on safari

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Botswana 
Last updated: 07 Sep 2022
Botswana is UK Air Bridge approved since 12 December 2020
All Countries are allowed to travel to the destination 
The Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival are subject to: 

• Fully vaccinated travellers do not require a PCR test prior to travelling. Fully vaccinated is classified as having received a primary series of COVID-19 vaccine. Travellers are required to present a valid vaccination certificate on arrival.
• Unvaccinated travellers older than 12 years must present a negative PCR test result not older than 72 hours from the time of testing. If a negative PCR test result is not available, travellers will be required to undertake a PCR test at their own cost on arrival.
• Health screening and completion of a Traveller Locator form (provided on arrival).

Mandatory quarantine: 
Not required. 
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on departure:
Travellers departing Botswana are not required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test unless your airline, destination or transit point requires it.

• Option 1: Arrange in-camp testing – a qualified practitioner is flown to your camp or lodge to conduct a PCR test. This has to be booked 36 hours in advance, online bookings are essential, and a minimum of two guests is required. Guests are liable for all costs.
• Option 2: Do the PCR test in Maun, Kasane or Gabarone Airports – bookings are essential. Your Africa Safari Expert can arrange this for you. Test results are available within 24 hours.

Kenya 
Last updated:  07 Sep 2022
All travellers to Kenya must be fully vaccinated unless they meet the following exemption criteria:

• Medical conditions precluding vaccination – travellers are required to provide a letter from a recognised medical practitioner detailing the medical reason precluding vaccination.
• Recovered from an active COVID-19 infection or received convalescent plasma in the preceding 90 days – travellers are required to provide a letter from a recognised medical practitioner showing that the person may have recovered from an active infection in the preceding 90 days

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival are subject to: 

• Fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from PCR testing.
• Unvaccinated travellers (older than 5 years) who don't meet the above exemption criteria are required to present a negative result for a valid PCR test conducted within 72 hours before departure for Kenya. You'll also be required to undergo Rapid Antigen testing on arrival at a cost of USD 30. Any positive results will require a further PCR test at a cost of USD 50, and self isolation.
• There will be no paper verification of COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates upon arrival in Kenya. All travellers must upload both documents to the Global Haven platform before boarding an airplane.
• All passengers (including those in transit) must complete the Travellers Health Surveillance Form once you have your seat number from the airline. This will provide you with a QR code required for entry. We recommend you also print out a copy of the form in advance to expedite the process on arrival.
• All travellers will be expected to fill in the passenger locator form, self-monitor, and report daily on the 'jitenge' platform for their first 14 days in Kenya.

Mandatory quarantine:  
Not required.
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on departure
* All travellers are required to have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
* PCR tests are not required unless specified by the airline or final destination.
 
Mozambique 
Last updated: 07 Sep 2022
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols (Pre departure & on arrival) are subject to: 

• All unvaccinated travellers older than 11 years are required to produce a negative result for a PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.
• Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to take a PCR test prior to travelling.
• COVID-19 testing may be required on arrival at your own expense..

Mandatory quarantine: 
Not required unless you arrive without a negative COVID-19 test certificate, test positive for COVID-19 on arrival, or were in contact with someone who has COVID-19. You will then be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
 
Namibia 
Last updated:  07 Sep 2022
All Countries are allowed to travel to the destination
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols (pre departure & on arriva)

• Vaccination certificates or negative PCR test results are not required for entry.
• All travellers must complete the COVID-19 Surveillance Form on arrival.

Mandatory quarantine: 

• Not required

  
Rwanda 
Last updated:   07 Sep 2022
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols (pre departure & on arrival) are subject to: 

• Although tourists are encouraged to be fully vaccinated before travelling, visitors are not required to present proof of being fully vaccinated to enter Rwanda.
• Pre-departure and arrival testing are not required, irrespective of vaccination status.
• A PCR test is required for travellers visiting primates at Volcanoes, Nyungwe and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks. A Rapid Antigen test is required for those visiting Akagera National Park and all other activities.

Mandatory quarantine: 
Not Required
Health screening $ COVID 19 protocols on departure: 

• Dependent on your final destination, airline or transit point.

 
South Africa 
Last updated  07 Sep 2022
All Countries are allowed to travel to the destination 
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival & departure are subject to: 

• None

Mandatory quarantine is not required unless: 

• Not required

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on departure:

• Dependent on your airline, destination or transit point.

 Tanzania 
Last updated:  07 Sep 2022
All Countries are allowed to travel to the destination 
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival are subject to: 

• All travellers (including children) are required to complete a Traveller's Health Surveillance Form, to be submitted within 24 hours before arrival in Tanzania. Upon submission, you will receive a Unique Health Code that will be requested during primary screening on arrival.
• Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to take a PCR test before departure and must show a vaccination certificate with a QR code upon arrival. Vaccines must be approved for use by the Republic of Tanzania and the WHO. If your certificate does not have a QR code, it's recommended that you upload your vaccination details to Global Haven which will generate a QR code that you can download and print. US citizens can access their vaccination certificates and generate QR codes in VAMS.
• Unvaccinated travellers older than 5 years must present a negative certificate for a PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival in Tanzania.
• Travellers who were infected and recovered from COVID-19 are required to submit a proof of recovering from the disease, obtained from Authorised Medical personnel upon arrival in Tanzania.
• Undergo enhanced screening for COVID-19 and complete a health form.
• All travellers who have been in these countries in the preceding 14 days will be required to take Rapid Antigen Tests (USD 10 per traveller) at their points of entry. Travellers are advised to pay for the test online to avoid unnecessary queues on arrival. Payment can be done via an automatically generated control number that's obtained after completing the online Traveller's Health Surveillance Form.

Mandatory quarantine: 
Not required unless a traveller tests positive on arrival – isolation for 14 days is then required at an approved hotel, or until they test negative (RT-PCR test).
 Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on departure

• All departing travellers must adhere to COVID-19 requirements of their country of destination or conveyance to be used.

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols (pre-departure & on direct arrival in Zanzibar)

• All travellers must complete and submit a Travellers Surveillance Form within 24 hours before arrival. Upon submission you will receive a Unique Health Code which will be requested during primary screening.
• Travellers who are fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine and accompanying certificate (with QR code), no longer need to provide a PCR test upon arrival.
• Unvaccinated travellers older than 5 years are required to take a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival.
• Travellers who were infected and recovered from COVID-19 are required to submit a proof of recovery from the disease obtained from Authorised Medical personnel upon arrival.
• The cost of a Rapid Antigen test on arrival in Zanzibar is USD 25. Travellers are advised to pay for COVID-19 rapid test online to avoid unnecessary queues.
• All travellers who arrive in Zanzibar from COVID-19 high risk countries and visiting Tanzania mainland within 14 days from the date of arrival, will be required to present a negative Rapid Antigen Test certificate obtained during entry, otherwise you will be subjected to a Rapid Antigen Test at your point of entry in Tanzania.

Uganda 
Last Updated: 07 Sep 2022
All Countries allowed to travel to the destination 
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival are subject to: 
Arriving passengers: 

• All unvaccinated travellers older than 5 years are required to present a negative result for a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure.
• Fully vaccinated travellers do not require a PCR test prior to travelling.
• Undergo temperature checks and health screening on arrival.

Departing passengers:  

• All unvaccinated travellers must have a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel (72 hours begin on the day the sample is collected for testing). Children younger than 3 years are exempt if travelling with parents who have tested negative. You MUST indicate 'Travel' as the purpose of the test.

Mandatory quarantine: 

• Not required

 
Zambia 
Last updated:  07 Sep 2022
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival are subject to: 

• As from 28 March 2022, all unvaccinated travellers older than 12 years are required to produce a negative result for a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure.
• As from 28 March 2022, all fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to undergo PCR testing prior to departure for Zambia. 'Fully vaccinated' means a complete dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, e.g. first and second dose of a two-dose vaccine. Proof of vaccination is required.
• Complete a Traveller Health Questionnaire from the Ministry of Health on board the flight before landing in Zambia.
• Undergo temperature and symptom screening.

Mandatory quarantine: 
Not required
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on departure
* Travellers will be screened and must meet all the COVID-19 entry requirements of the destination or transit country. 
 
Zimbabwe 
Last updated:  07 Sep 2022
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival are subject to: 

• All unvaccinated visitors older than 12 years are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, obtained from a recognised facility within 48 hours of departure for Zimbabwe.
• Children younger than 12 years do not require a negative COVID-19 PCR test, even if not vaccinated.
• All vaccinated visitors are required to present a full COVID-19 Vax approved by the WHO, or a negative PCR test certificate obtained from a recognised facility within 48 hours of departure for Zimbabwe.
• All travellers are required to complete this Track & Trace document.
• Undergo health screening and temperature checks.
• All travellers older than 5 years who arrive via the Kazungula and Victoria Falls land borders must produce proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, or a negative PCR test result no older than 48 hours

Mandatory quarantine: 
Not required
Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival are subject to: 
Determined by the country you are travelling to or through, or the airline you are travelling with. 
 
 
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