Updated African Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 – Zimbabwe

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa

 –  Updated 26 January 2021 –

Zimbabwe announced the reopening of the country’s local tourism sector on 3 September 2020. Domestic flights resumed on 21 September 2020 with Air Zimbabwe and Fastjet, in advance of 1 October 2020: the reopening date of Zimbabwe’s international airports.

The government instituted a 30-day national lockdown from 2 January 2021. Air travel remains open for leisure travellers, but land borders are closed until further notice. Inter-city and inter-provincial holiday travel, as well as visiting national parks and designated tourism facilities are allowed between 06:00 and 18:00. Visitors who are travelling between destinations are required to provide documentation of bookings at national parks and other designated tourism facilities. Hotels and lodges in Zimbabwe are exempted from the mandatory lockdown business closures.

Open for international travel

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

Mandatory quarantine

Airlines flying into the destination

 

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 – Uganda

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa

  – Updated 26 January 2021 – 

 

Uganda has released a tentative phased reopening schedule for all its land borders and the resumption of international passenger flights to Entebbe International Airport, effective 1 October 2020.

Open for international travel

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

Arriving passengers:

Departing passengers: 

Mandatory quarantine

Airlines flying into the destination

 

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 – Mozambique

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa

 – Updated 26 January 2021

borders are open for international travel and flights have been approved from Portugal, Turkey, Qatar, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa. Land borders are also open for self-drive travellers. Maputo International Airport is a member of the Airport Health Accreditation Programme by Airports Council International (ACI).

Mozambique implemented a 21-day lockdown from 15 January 2021. Beaches are closed along with casinos, nightclubs, bars, gymnasiums, cinemas, theatres, museums and galleries. Restaurants may open from Monday to Friday between 06:00 and 20:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays between 06:00 and 15:00.

Open for international travel

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

Mandatory quarantine

Airlines flying into the destination

 

 

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 – Botswana

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa

– Updated 26 January 2021 – 

UK Air Bridge Approved Since 12 December 2020

Botswana started a phased reopening of international borders from 9 November 2020. Air travel resumed at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Maun and Kasane International Airports.

Open for international travel

  • Yes

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

  • Present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result, conducted within 72 hours of departure for Botswana.
  • Undergo health screening for COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Stay in contact with the local health authority for a period of 14 days while self-monitoring.

Mandatory quarantine

  • Any visitor showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be required to undergo a PCR test, and possible isolation and or quarantine for 14 days.

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on departure

Present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result within 72 hours of departure from Botswana. This can be done via one of two options:

  • Option 1: Book a ‘fly in’ test. A nurse can be flown into any lodge within the Okavango Delta region and the swab test will be flown back to Maun to process the result.
  • Option 2: Do the PCR test in Maun or Kasane Airport the day before you depart from Botswana, as there is a 24-hour turnaround time for results.

Airlines flying into the destination

    • Private charter flights
    • Airlink

 

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 – South Africa

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa

– Updated 26 January 2021 – 

Cape Town is an Approved & Recognised User of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safety Stamp

South Africa announced on 16 September 2020 that the country’s borders will reopen for tourism on 1 October 2020.

As from 11 January 2021, all land borders into and out of South Africa are closed until 15 February 2021. International air travel is restricted to and from OR Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. The aforementioned airports are members of the Airport Health Accreditation Programme by Airports Council International (ACI).

Open for international travel

  • Yes

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

  • Complete a Traveller Health Questionnaire (THQ) not more than 2 days before arrival. The same applies when leaving South Africa.
  • Provide a valid certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test, obtained not more than 72 hours (3 days) from the time of departure for South Africa. The test must be conducted by a certified medical practitioner and the certificate must have the name and signature of the practitioner who conducted the test.
  • Undergo screening for any COVID-19 symptoms and/or for contact with people who have been infected with the virus.
  • Download the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app – more information here.

Mandatory quarantine

Not required unless:

  • Arriving passengers fail to present a valid and negative COVID-19 PCR test. This will require quarantine at own cost.
  • Travellers display any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with an infected person. A mandatory COVID-19 test will be required at their own cost. If this test result is positive, travellers will be subjected to a 10-day quarantine at a designated site, at their own cost.

Countries allowed to travel to the destination

  • All

Airlines flying into the destination

Following the president’s announcement on 11 January 2021 that South Africa will institute adjusted Level 3 Lockdown regulations, the curfew requires every person to be at their place of residence from 21:00 to 05:00. If  a flight arrives within the curfew hours, passengers will be able to show proof of their boarding passes or tickets for their flights if stopped by law enforcement en route to the airport, hotel or home.

  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • Air France
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Emirates
  • Lufthansa
  • Edelweiss Air
  • Virgin Atlantic

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 – Namibia

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa

– Updated 26 January 2021 –

 

UK Air Bridge Approved Since 12 December 2020

Namibia announced new implementation protocols that will guide the country’s international tourism revival initiative. These protocols came into effect from 1 September 2020, which signalled the reopening of Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek to international visitors. Entry to Namibia is only allowed via this airport.

Open for international travel

  • Yes

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

  • Present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, conducted within 72 hours of boarding the flight to Namibia.
  • Undergo health screening and temperature testing.
  • Submit your full trip itinerary.

Mandatory quarantine

  • Not required, unless a traveller’s PCR test is older than 72 hours (but less than seven days) – supervised quarantine of seven days is then required.

Countries allowed to travel to the destination

  • All
  • Travellers arriving in England from Namibia will not be required to quarantine for 14 days. This ruling comes into effect from 21 November 2020.

Airlines flying into the destination

  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Lufthansa from 19 September 2020
  • Air Namibia
  • Eurowings from 20 September 2020
  • Qatar Airways from 1 October 2020

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 – Rwanda

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa

– Updated 26 January 2021 

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Do to COVID-19 – Zambia

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa

– Updated 26 January 2021 –  

Zambia is open to foreign nationals and issuing visitor visas upon entry into the country. Depending on your nationality, travellers can arrive without a visa, obtain a visa on arrival, or apply for an e-visa before travelling to Zambia – visit the Zambia Department of Immigration website for more info. Limited domestic flight schedules are operating twice-weekly between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and Mfuwe International Airport, and between Kenneth Kaunda and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone.

 

Open for international travel – Yes

 

Health screening and COVID-19 protocols

Mandatory quarantine – All international visitors are screened on arrival. If you show any signs of COVID-19, you will have to quarantine for 14 days.

 

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If Southern Africa is on your Bucket List

Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa
If Southern Africa is on your Bucket List, the Bush is in Bloom, the Delta is in Full Flood and Vic Falls is Roaring once again…

The Kruger’s private reserves deliver Africa’s most reliable Big 5 game viewing, while Cape Town and its surrounding offer wine valleys, whale watching and the vibrant city with Table Mountain as its back drop.

Be prepared for Namibia dramatic deserts and dunes and  Botswana evergreen jewel of the Okavango Delta, lined by the rolling savannah of the Savuti and the elephant paradise of the Chobe. Don’t forget the  ‘Smoke that Thunders’ is one of the continent’s most mesmerising sights. The falls are on the mighty Zambezi river, which means you can see them from either Zambia or Zimbabwe.

Mozambique’s mainland beaches are lapped by the warm Indian Ocean where you can snorkel, laze in the sunshine or set sail on a sunset dhow cruise. When the mood takes you there are splendidly coloured coral reefs waiting to be explored on scuba diving trips.

If Southern Africa is on your Bucket List we would love to share some of our Top Tour Picks for Southern Africa
18 Day South African Explorer
Explore the spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, diverse cultures and first world norms, all topped with a healthy and invigorating climate
14 days Beach and Bush Adventure

Wildlife and wetlands of Zululand, magnificent beaches, snorkeling, diving, fishing, sun, sea and sand in Mozambique… a tropical paradise tour that includes game viewing in Kruger National Park!

20 days Cape Town to Vic Falls Camping Adventure

Cape Town to Vic Falls Camping Tour is our signature and most popular tour, the Cape Town to Victoria Falls 20 Day tour, highlights Southern Africa’s most incredible sights.

14 days Southern Africa Magic
Discover breath-taking scenery views and the wildlife of Kruger, Matobo and Chobe National Parks, to the feeling of Zambezi river spray thundering out of the Batoka Gorge at Victoria Falls, to the quiet tranquility of the Okavango Delta.

16 days Namibia Adventure Safari

This adventure covers many of the popular highlights but also includes many “off the beaten track” destinations seldom visited by mainstream tourism

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Do to COVID-19 – Tanzania

Posted on August 18th, 2020 by Overland Africa

-Updated 26 January 2021  – 

Approved & Recognised User of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safety Stamp

The government of Tanzania announced on 18 May 2020 that it will lift the ban on international flights arriving and departing from the country. All hotels and other tourist facilities in the country must go through a COVID-19 certification process, and official documents must be placed at the entrances of all facilities. The Tanzanian government has also directed all the country’s tourism entities to appoint and adequately train COVID-19 liaison officers to be the point of contact with its Health Ministry.

Open for international travel

  • Yes

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

  • If you are travelling with an airline that requires a negative COVID-19 certificate, or if your country of origin requires a negative COVID-19 certificate upon departure, then Tanzania will also request the certificate on arrival. All other travellers do not require a negative COVID-19 certificate, although it is recommended that all travellers have the certificate as a precautionary measure.
  • Arriving passengers showing any symptoms or signs of COVID-19 will be required to undergo enhanced health screening and may be tested for COVID-19.
  • While in Tanzania, visitors will be expected to adhere to full protective measures against the spread of COVID-19.

Mandatory quarantine

  • Not required.

Countries allowed to travel to the destination

  • All

Airlines flying into the destination

  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Qatar Airways
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • Emirates
  • Air Tanzania could resume operations to other countries that have re-opened for international travel, or for passengers looking to fly with the airline – to be confirmed.

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Updated African Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 – Kenya

Posted on August 17th, 2020 by Overland Africa

– Updated 26 January 2021 –

Approved & Recognised User of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safety Stamp

On 6 July 2020, Kenya announced that local air travel will resume operations from 15 July 2020 and that international travel will resume from 1 August 2020.

Open for international travel

  • Yes

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

Before arriving in Kenya, passengers are required to submit their COVID-19 test certificates to generate a Trusted Travel (TT) code. Click here to create a TT account, upload PCR test certificates, and generate a TT code.

  • A negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate is required, obtained no later than 96 hours prior to departure from your home country.
  • Body temperatures must test below 37.5°C (99.5°F) and visitors must have no persistent cough, no difficulty breathing, and no other flu-like symptoms.
  • If there is a reported case of COVID-19 on a flight or if the above symptoms are detected, all passengers within two rows of the passenger with the symptoms will be quarantined for testing at designated airport hotels. If the test results are negative, they will be allowed to leave the facility.
  • It is mandatory for all passengers arriving in Kenya to complete the Travelers Health Surveillance Form by the Ministry of Health. The form is found here and must be completed online prior to disembarkation. Passengers will receive a QR code after completing the form and will be required to display it to a Port Health Official to proceed through immigration.
  • Strict infection prevention and control measures have to be followed: social distancing, good hand hygiene, and the wearing of masks remain mandatory.

Mandatory quarantine

  • All passengers arriving on international flights are required to quarantine for 14 days at a government-designated facility or at their Kenyan residence.

*These countries are exempt from mandatory quarantine.* 

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on departure

  • Passengers departing Kenya are required to have a Trusted Travel (TT) code for their COVID-19 test certificates if their destination countries, airlines or transit airports require PCR tests. Visit www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel to check the test requirements of transit and destination countries.
  • A list of laboratories that have been approved to carry out COVID-19 PCR tests, issue certificates and TT codes can be found here.

Countries allowed to travel to the destination

  • All

Airlines flying into the destination

  • Kenyan Airways will resume international flights from 1 August 2020. All in- and outbound passengers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours of boarding.
  • All passengers aboard any Emirates flight require a negative COVID-19 certificate, obtained no later than 96 hours prior to flight departure.

 

 

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