Updated African Travel Restrictions due to COVID-19

East Africa Travel Restrictions due to COVID-19

Kenya

Countries allowed to travel to Kenya

Yes all.

Health & Safety COVID-19 Protocols

Fully vaccinated travelers:

• If proof of full vaccination is presented, then travelers are exempt from entry testing. Vaccination means having received the prescribed doses of the specific vaccine, latest shot at least 14 days before arrival (not including the day of vaccination). The vaccine must be approved by the World Health Organization.
• Travelers who are fully vaccinated shall be exempted from the requirement of a PCR test. Travelers below 12 years of age are exempted from this requirement.

Unvaccinated travelers:

• All unvaccinated travelers arriving at any port of entry into Kenya must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted not more than 72 hours before departure regardless of the route of entry.
• This is also for those above the age of 12 years.
• If no proof of PCR test then there will be a rapid antigen test at a cost of 30 USD.

Only if presenting with flu like symptoms upon arrival, then a COVID-19 travellers must report daily on the “Jitenge” platform for the first 14 days in the country. A rapid antigen test might also be required a cost of $30.

Pre-departure PCR testing may be reconsidered at the discretion of any of the airlines departing from or terminating in Kenya. Passengers traveling out of the country, will be required to abide by the particular travel, health and COVID1-i related requirements of the transit and destination country.

Airlines Flying into Kenya

Kenyan Airways, Emirates, RwandAir, Lufthansa, Qatar, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Emirates require a negative COVID-19 certificate obtained no later than 96 hours prior to flight departure. Kenyan Airways require a negative COVID-19 certificate obtained no later than 72 hours before boarding.

Our Recommended LuxVenture® Trip in Kenya:

Sub Saharan Kenya Safari Experience

Tanzania

Health & Safety COVID-19 Protocols

International passengers entering mainland Tanzania from/through the Republic of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must complete an online Health Surveillance Form.

Passengers travelling within Tanzania may be asked to complete an online Domestic Departure Health Surveillance Form before a domestic departure or on arrival at a domestic destination on a flight originating in Tanzania.

All travelers entering or transiting the mainland through land borders, ports or airports are not required to present a COVID-19 vaccination or RT-PCR certificate. A Rapid Antigen test is not required either.

Thermal and physical screening will be done on arrival.

Departure

• No departure tests are required, but check with your destination country or transit country for any further requirements. If the destination country requires a RT-PCR certificate, this can be done for 50 USD per person.

Airlines Flying into Tanzania

Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar, KLM Royal Dutch, Emirates, Kenya Air, Precision Air, Swiss, Turkish.

Our Recommended LuxVenture® Trip in Tanzania:

Great Migration Safari in Tanzania

Zanzibar

Rwanda

Entry requirements are the same if you are fully vaccinated or un-vaccinated into Rwanda. You do not need to present proof that you have been fully vaccinated to enter Rwanda.

Uganda

If you are transiting through Uganda, you wil need to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate on arrival in Uganda.

All visitors are required to complete the online health declaration form within 24 hours of travelling to Uganda.

Fully vaccinated

• A negative PCR test certificate is not required for fully vaccinated inbound travelers.
• Produce the full vaccination certificate at air or land border points.
• Children under the age of 6 are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate whether vaccinated or not.

Not fully vaccinated

Southern Africa Travel Restrictions due to COVID-19

Botswana

Countries allowed to travel to Botswana

All countries are allowed to travel into Botswana and there is no mandatory quarantine upon arrival. 

Health & Safety COVID-19 Protocols

There are currently no COVID-19 protocols in place, regardless of vaccination status.

COVID-19 negative test or vaccination certificate is only required if the destination country or airline requires it.

Airlines Flying into Botswana

 Private charter flights, Airlink, Air Botswana, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airways.

 Our Recommended LuxVenture Trip in Botswana: 

Best of Botswana Safari

South Africa

Table Mountain, Cape Town

Countries allowed to travel to South Africa

The country is open to all international travelers. As from 22 June 2022, all restrictions were lifted.

All ports of entry are open. Visitors arriving by road from Botswana (the new Kazangula border) to Victoria Falls will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate not older than 48 hours (2 days). For families with children younger than 12 years, they do not require a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, irrespective of vaccination status.

Health & Safety COVID-19 Protocols

Fully vaccinated:

• If fully vaccinated then a PCR test certificate is not required. The vaccinations must be approved by the WHO. A booster is not required.
• A full vaccination certificate is required to be presented with a QR code.
• Those who have received three doses of the World Health Organisation recommended vaccines are exempted from mandatory wearing of face masks in outdoor public places.

If not fully vaccinated: 

• Those travelers not fully vaccinated will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, obtained from a recognized facility within 48 hours of departure for Zimbabwe. 
• This is required for all travelers 12 years and older.
• There will be enhanced health screening and temperature testing on arrival.
  
• Complete a Health Questionnaire detailing where they have traveled to and providing personal details for tracking purposes. Document here
• On departure COVID-19 protocols to be followed only if the destination country or airline requires it.

Travelers will be checked with non-contact thermometer on arrival.

Airlines Flying into Zimbabwe

Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Airlink and Fastjet.

Our Recommended LuxVenture® Trip in Zimbabwe:

Hwange to Vic Falls & Mana Pools Safari

Namibia

Namibia has removed all PCR entry requirements. With immediate effect travelers no longer have to produce a vaccination certificate or negative PCR test result at the country’s port of entry.

Our Recommended LuxVenture® Trip in Namibia:

African Photo Safari

Madagascar

Pristine wilderness in Madagascar

Airport opened:

All airports are currently open.

COVID-19 protocols on arrival:

• PCR test is required by immigration not more than 72 hours before arrival.
• All arriving travellers are required to undergo an Antigen test at a cost of USD 20. If the result is positive, the traveller will be required to quarantine for 7 days at a dedicated facility at their own cost.

Airlines Flying into Nosy Be

Ethiopian Airlines

Our Recommended LuxVenture® Trip in Madagascar:

Madagascar Wildlife Safari

Mozambique

Mozambique

Health & Safety COVID-19 Protocols

Fully vaccinated:

• If travelers are fully vaccinated, they need to present a copy of a full vaccination certificate with a QR code. A full course/dose is required, if approved by WHO.
• Traveler Health Questionnaires Traveler Health Questionnaire for entry are provided on provided on incoming flights for passengers to complete before disembarkation. These should be completed and handed in on arrival. Will need to be completed in English and handed.

If not fully vaccinated:

• All arriving not fully vaccinated visitors will need to carry proof of a negative COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours of original flight departure. This must be a SARS CoV-2 PCR test certificate result. it must include a medical practitioner name, signature and stamp.
  
• Entry screening will be conducted at all airports.
• This does not apply to children younger than 12 years old as they are exempt from testing.

For departure the entry requirements of the destination country or transit country must be adhered too.

Airlines Flying into Zambia

Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines Oman Air, Airlink, Proflight, Airlink.

Please note: If you do not have access to a QR code on your vaccination certificate, please download the CLEAR App. Here, you can upload all your vaccination documents and have them verified. You will then be provided with a valid QR code you can use to travel.

Download CLEAR HERE

Our Recommended LuxVenture® Trip in Zambia:

Liuwa Plain & Kafue National Park Safari