Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa
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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
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
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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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
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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Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Overland Africa
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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
- Provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test that has been conducted within 14 days of arriving in Zambia.
- Adhere to COVID-19 regulations like physical distancing, wearing face masks, and personal hygiene. You will also need to monitor yourself daily for 14 days post arrival for symptoms of the virus and report any occurrence to the nearest health facility.
- Travellers leaving Zambia will only be required to produce a negative COVID-19 test certificate when flying with an airline or to a country that requires said certificate.
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.
Airlines flying into the destination
- Ethiopian Airlines
- RwandAir
- Kenya Airways
- Emirates is set to start flying to Zambia from 1 September 2020.
- Proflight Zambia is operating limited domestic flights.
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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
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
Countries allowed to travel to the destination
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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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
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
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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Posted on July 23rd, 2020 by Overland Africa
Kenya and Tanzania Travel Update
Kenya Travel Update:
On 6 July 2020, the Kenyan government announced that local air travel will resume operations from 15 July 2020 and that international travel will resume from 1 August 2020.
Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has implemented a reduction in park entry fees from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
Open for international travel / date of reopening: 1 August 2020
Health screening on arrival: Visitors will be expected to undergo health screening procedures – details to be confirmed.
Tanzania Travel Update:
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/date of reopening: Since 1 June 2020
Health screening and quarantine protocols on arrival:
No visitors will be subjected to 14 days quarantine when landing in Tanzania but will be expected to adhere to full protective measures against the spread of COVID-19.
Countries allowed to travel to the destination:
All – if a passenger’s body temperatures test normal, they will be able to enter the country without being quarantined.
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Posted on July 23rd, 2020 by Overland Africa
Once in a lifetime Madagascar Adventure
As the biggest island in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is famous for its distinctive wildlife and biodiversity. With spectacular views of nature, white sandy beaches, beautiful rainforest and delicious local cuisine, Madagascar offers you a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Most famous for its lemurs (primitive relatives of monkeys, apes, and humans), vibrant chameleons, magnificent orchids, and gigantic baobab trees, Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most unique flora and fauna. When to Go? Generally speaking, the north is hot and humid, the east is wet and the south is arid.
The wettest season is Jan-Mar, with cyclones in February, but outside of these months the best time to visit Madagascar depends on your itinerary.
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Once in a lifetime Madagascar Adventure
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Madagascar Escape
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Experience Madagascar’s varied habitats during this journey which takes you from the waterfalls and lakes of Montagne d’Ambre National Park to the underground caves and limestone ‘tsingy’ of Ankarana Reserve, before enjoying the tropical beaches of Nosy Be. Throughout your stay you will have the opportunity to encounter a multitude of animals, most of which are endemic to Madagascar.
1000 Views of Madagascar
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Discover the best of Madagascar during this fascinating eleven-day tour with lemurs, colourful tribes, tropical beaches, bustling markets and ever-changing scenery. Begin your adventure in Tana and travel through unspoilt nature, the dense forests of Andasibe, the eroded hills of Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Isalo National Park, Ifaty and Tulear.
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Posted on July 23rd, 2020 by Overland Africa
Our Top Picks for Travel in April
CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA
Our Top Picks for Travel in April
Season-Autumn Average Temperature for April-22 Celsius-71 Fahrenheit
What: Wine tasting in Franschhoek or Constantia, visiting the African penguins at Boulders Beach, climbing the lighthouse at Cape Point and taking the cable car to the top of Table Mountain.
Why: April heralds classic autumn weather in South Africa’s oldest and most beautiful city. The heat and south-easterly winds of summer have passed, and the chilly drizzle of winter is yet to set in, making this month almost perfect in terms of the weather.
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Bazaruto Archipelago Mozambique
Season-AutumnAverage Temperature for April-25 Celsius-76 Fahrenheit
What: Snorkelling and scuba diving. Not to mention spa treatments, seafood feasts and long walks on the beach.
Why: By April, the five islands that make up the Bazaruto Archipelago are drying up after the summer rains before peak season arrive. Visitor numbers are slowly growing, leaving you with a good choice of honeymoon or family vacation.
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Sossusvlei & Etosha National Park Namibia
Season-AutumnAverage Temperature for April-23 Celsius 73 Fahrenheit
What: Spellbinding landscapes at Sossusvlei and rewarding game watching in Etosha.
Why: The intense heat of summer has passed and the rain is pretty much over but the cold evenings of winter are yet to arrive. The landscape still has some greenery and pools of water dot it here and there.
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Posted on July 23rd, 2020 by Overland Africa
Our Top Picks for Travel In March
Southern Serengeti Tanzania
Why: By March, the thousands of babies that ‘dropped’ in January and February are strong enough to join their parents on their trans-savannah trek. It is also Green Season in Tanzania, meaning low rates and low visitor numbers but high opportunities for photographers.
What to see: Seeing the mega herds of the Wildebeest Migration begin to move northwards.
Our Top Picks for Travel In March
Sabi Sands Game Reserve South Africa
Why: The Sabi Sands shares an unfenced border with Kruger, making it one of the most exciting game destinations in the country. By March, summer’s afternoon thunderstorms are largely over but the vegetation remains lush and verdant – an excellent backdrop for photographers.
What to see: Excellent leopard and rhino sightings in Big 5 country, topped off by incredible accommodation and service as well as night drives and nature walks.
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Posted on June 30th, 2020 by Overland Africa
Top Picks for Travel in February
Top Picks for February
Quirimbas Archipelago Mozambique
Season High Summer Average Temperature for February 27 Celsius 81 Fahrenheit
What to do: Sunset dhow cruises, trips to historic Ibo Island, relaxing on powdery beaches and sampling the day’s catch. Not to mention excellent diving and snorkeling.
Why: Quirimbas Archipelago is fairly untouched by cyclone season. Islands like Vamizi, Quilalea and Medjumbe bask in tropical sunshine.
Ngorongoro Crater – Tanzania
Season High Summer Average Temperature for February 22 Celsius 71 Fahrenheit
What to do: Some of the most superb Big 5 game viewing in the world.
Why: Ngorongoro has very easy game viewing because the animals never venture beyond the Crater’s walls. It is generally very busy with avid safari goers but February is one of its quieter times, meaning more space to yourself and better rates.
When to book: The Crater is very popular so don’t leave it until the last minute.
Samburu National Park Kenya
Season High Summer Average Temperature for February 28 Celsius 82 Fahrenheit
What: Game drives to spot the Samburu Special 5: these species are endemic to the region and comprise endangered Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk.
Why: Samburu lies in an arid part of Kenya but after the summer rains its doum palm groves and thorny scrub spring to life with plenty of grazing. Look out for baby gerenuks.
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Posted on June 22nd, 2020 by Overland Africa
The RHINO Orphanage – South Africa
Have a look at this amazing organisation ….
The Rhino Orphanage is a non-profit organisation close to our hearts. This wonderful Rehabilitation and Rescue facility cares for orphaned or injured baby rhinos of South Africa due to the poaching crises which feeds the illegal trade in horns. These baby rhinos are hand-reared with the intention of releasing them back into the wild. They have done incredible work and have saved so many baby rhinos.
The RHINO Orphanage – South Africa
OUR COMMITMENT
- Build and manage the World’s First Rhino Orphanage
- Create an environment where orphaned rhinos are safe from poachers
- Ensure that all rhinos within the orphanage receive the proper treatment, care and love they deserve
- To ensure that all human contact is kept to an absolute minimum to ensure release back into the wild
- Keep the public informed on the progress of the rhinos without commercializing or exposing these animals for any profit or gain
- Continue the fight on behalf of these wonderful animals who cannot fight for themselves
Their mission – These helpless, defenceless babies need love, a life, a home and the chance to receive the greatest gift of all – freedom.
The Legend Rhino Orphanage has been established as a not?for?profit charity (Section 21 company in South Africa) with all donations going directly to fund the centre and the care and rehabilitation of the rhinos.
Learn more about this amazing organisation www.therhinoorphanage.co.za or like their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheRhinoOrphanage
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