Covid-19 Safety Updates

 
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01/24/2022

Our personal experience and that of clients is that it is very safe and pleasant to travel in Tanzania now. Our philosophy as well has always been: far from the beaten track, private, detox and reconnect to yourself .. so this new reality is actually not that new. That attempt to “isolate” you is only being taken a little further.

We also continue with….

  • A daily temperature measurement of staff including drivers, guides, and hotel staff takes place to ensure that they are healthy.

  • No hands are shaken, only waved.

  • At our selected lodges, A Covid-19 coordinator has been appointed to ensure that the protocols are observed, instructs the staff and keeps everyone informed of the latest information.

  • We ensure there are always sufficient means to wash and disinfect hands.

  • Accommodations, dining areas, and transport is kept private and so contact with others is minimal.

Current obligations as a traveler to Tanzania:

  1. Fill in the online travellers form no more than 24 hours before arrival in Tanzania.

  2. Submission of a negative COVID-19 test result of a PCR test that has been taken up to 72 hours before arrival in Tanzania. Fill in an online health statement when checking in on your flight.

  3. On arrival in Tanzania, do a self-check using health information cards about symptoms.

  4. Observe protective measures, such as washing hands, keeping a distance and wearing a face mask.

  5. Participate in screening for COVID-19 and a rapid test ($10 cash) upon arrival in Tanzania – when our country of origin is considered a high-risk country.

In case your booking/travel plans is affected by covid or if you simply don’t feel comfortable travelling, we offer flexible rebooking and cancellation prior to 31 days from the start of your safari.

05/03/2021

Due to the new variants of viruses that cause COVID-19, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has decided to elevate preventive measures as follows:

All travellers, whether foreigners or returning residents will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate upon arrival. The test should be based on Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) using sample collected within 72 hours before arrival to Tanzania. 

All travellers, whether foreigners or returning residents entering or leaving the United Republic of Tanzania, will be subjected to enhanced screening for COVID 19 infection including a Rapid test to those arriving from countries with high number of COVID 19 cases. The cost for the Rapid test is 25 USD per traveler. 

All travellers, whether foreigners or returning residents arriving from countries with new COVID 19 variants based on WHO daily updates or those who have travelled through those countries in the last 14 days regardless of route taken shall be subjected to rapid test at Point of Entry followed by 14 days mandatory quarantine at their own cost. 

04/15/2021

Most airlines flying to Tanzania have resumed international passenger flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro.

Tanzania is one of the few African countries where no Covid-19 test has to be presented upon entry. However, some airlines do require that a Covid-19 test be carried out up to 72 hours before departure. Please clarify this with the selected airline.

Passengers may be subject to COVID-19 screening upon arrival. Passengers may also be subjected to temperature screening on arrival. However there is no mandatory 14-day quarantine for passengers arriving in Tanzania. 

All accommodations on our itineraries have implemented sanitary procedures to ensure a safe experience for our guests during their safari. Our drivers and guides as well are prepped with the necessary safety measures to take with guests. Due to the low volume of visitors, interaction with other people will be at a minimum to ensure further reduced risk of infection. 

Travel during this time is especially rewarding as many of the popular parks will be without the usual crowds. Connecting to the wilderness around you will definitely be much more of an intimate and memorable experience. 

Where can you get tested in Tanzania? 

Visitors can get tested in all major cities like Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Mwanza. PCR tests can be carried out in Arusha, for example, at Mount Meru Hospital and the Arusha Lutheran Medical Center. Corona tests can also be carried out moderately in the Serengeti. The cost is $110 per person. Rapid tests can also be carried out at the airports of Kilimanjaro International Airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar. These tests cost $ 25 per person.