COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & REGULATIONS

The below is a breakdown of the most recent developments, with some easing of restrictions. We do our best to provide as accurate and detailed information as possible, but the disclaimer on each protocol document must be noted.

Botswana

• Fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to produce negative RT-PCR test results. They are required to present an authentic, valid vaccination card at point of entry.
• Travelers under the age of 12 are exempt from the above.
• Travelers who are not fully vaccinated, must produce a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result that is not older than 72 hours from the time of testing, AND at his or her own cost, be required to undertake immediate COVID-19 RT-PCR testing on arrival. Should the test on arrival be negative, the person shall be allowed entry but if positive, the person shall isolate within the district of the port of entry at his or her own cost.
• The test on arrival is a 2 hour express test, conducted by Diagnofirm, and costs P 1700. Travelers need to wait for their results at the airport before continuing with arrangements. This is available in Maun only. Kasane does not have this facility so in all likelihood, an overnight will be required.

South Africa

• All COVID-19 travel restrictions are removed. You no longer need proof of vaccination or recovery, or a COVID-19 test.
• You also no longer need to complete entry & exit forms.

Zimbabwe

• Fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to produce negative RT-PCR test results. They are required to present an authentic, valid vaccination card at point of entry.
• Unvaccinated travelers require a printed negative PCR COVID-19 test certificate for entry (test taken within 48hrs of departure to Zimbabwe) and a test to depart, even if the onward destination does not require it.
• Children 11 years and under are exempt from these requirements.
• Travelers need to complete the Traveller Surveillance Form prior to arrival.

Zambia

• Fully vaccinated travelers do not require negative COVID PCR test to enter. They are required to present an authentic, valid vaccination card at point of entry.
• Unvaccinated travelers require a printed negative COVID PCR test certificate for entry (test taken within 72hrs of departure to Zambia)
• Children 11 years and under are exempt from these requirements.

Namibia

• Fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to produce negative RT-PCR test results. They are required to present an authentic valid vaccination card at the point of entry.
• Travelers who are not fully vaccinated must produce a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result that is not older than 72 hours calculated from the date that the sample for testing was taken and was issued by a laboratory that is certified in the country of issue, to issue RT-PCR test results.
• Children younger than 5 years are exempt from COVID-19 testing for entry.
• All incoming travelers must upload their laboratory results on the Trusted Travel system prior to travel.
• Health Questionnaire for Tourism to be presented on arrival in Namibia.

Kenya

• All travelers must be fully vaccinated to be allowed entry and do not require a negative COVID PCR test prior to arrival.
• All eligible unvaccinated travelers arriving at any port of entry into Kenya, must be in possession of a valid COVID-19 negative RT-PCR test certificate conducted within 72 hours before departure regardless of the route of entry. Children below the age of five (5) years are exempt from this requirement.
• Unvaccinated travelers arriving at any point of entry shall be subjected to a rapid antigen test at their own cost of USD 30. Any person who tests positive on the rapid antigen test will be subjected to an RTPCR test at their own further cost of USD 50 and required to self-isolate. Children below the age of five (5) years are exempt from this testing requirement.
• There will be no paper verification of COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates upon arrival into Kenya. Travelers should ensure they have uploaded both documents onto Global Haven before boarding via www.globalhaven.org

Tanzania

• Fully vaccinated travelers and children under 5 years do not require a negative COVID PCR test to enter. Travelers will be required to present a valid vaccination certificate with QR code for verification upon arrival.
• Unvaccinated travelers require a printed negative COVID PCR test certificate for entry (test taken within 72hrs of departure) and a Rapid Antigen test on arrival at a cost of $10.00 per person.

Uganda

• Fully vaccinated travelers do not require a negative COVID PCR test to enter or depart.
• Unvaccinated travelers require a printed negative PCR COVID-19 test certificate for entry (test taken within 72hrs of departure of first flight to Uganda).
• Another test will be required within 72hrs of departing Uganda.
• Children under 5 years are exempt.

Rwanda

• Vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers arriving in Rwanda must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate (Rapid Antigen or PCR) for entry (test taken within 72 hours of departure of first flight to Rwanda).
• A rapid Antigen test ($5.00 per person cash) will be given before entering any of the national parks.
• Children under 5 years are exempt.

* While vaccinations are not mandatory for entry, they are recommended because some facilities in-country require it.