COVID-19 Safety Measures
KEEPING YOU SAFE ON TOUR FAQS
As the world reopens its doors and our tours begin to operate again, the well-being of all our travelers, our local teams and the communities we visit is at the forefront of our minds and we are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible return to travel. Health and safety protocols have been reviewed in all destinations, and increased hygiene policies are being implemented locally in accordance with new national regulations and recommendations from the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travel Protocols for tour operators. Before travel, it is imperative that travelers familiarize themselves with the health and safety measures and/or additional entry requirements for the destination they are visiting and the re-entry requirements when returning home.
Kim’zebra Adventures & Safaris Ltd has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travelers with assurance that we have adopted health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Safe Travels Protocols. Covid-19 Safety Policy for your safety and that of other’s, we ask that you please adhere to the below policy as per governing regulations: All our vehicles are regularly sanitized. It is mandatory for all guides to wear a Face mask. It is mandatory for all travelers to wear a Face mask. We check our staff member’s temperatures everyday. All travelers will be provided with a disposable Face mask. We enforce social distancing throughout our transfers & tours. We require all our Guides are to wash their hands regularly. There are sanitizing stations in all public places and at attractions. All travelers' temperatures are checked and recorded upon arrival. All travelers and guides will be provided with a pocket size hand sanitizer.
Covid-19 Travel Requirements
Traveling to and from Tanzania during Covid-19
The information on this page will be updated periodically as requirements and protocols change. Date of last update: 17/Mar/2022. The information below summarizes the content of Travel Advisory No. 10 as of March 17, 2022
All full time Kim'zebra Adventures and Safari Guides have been vaccinated against Covid-19
Traveling to Tanzania
Tanzania requires filling out a Traveler’s Health Surveillance Form within 24 hours prior to arrival. Follow this link: https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/. Once completed the traveler will receive a completion notification containing their Unique Health Code (UHC) which they will present upon arriving. If arriving directly onto Zanzibar, please use this link instead.
- Fully Vaccinated Travelers are exempt from both RT PCR and Rapid Antigen Test requirements. Travelers will be required to present a valid vaccination certificate with QR code for verification at initial departure airport and upon arrival. The only accepted vaccines are those which have been approved by the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
- If your vaccine card does not have a QR code you can use a program such as VaxYes to get a digital version of your vaccination card with a QR code on your mobile device.
- Not Fully Vaccinated, unvaccinated and those not eligible for vaccination due to their country policy will be required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR or NAATs certificate with QR code obtained within 72 hours before departure. Please be prepared to take a Rapid Antigen test ($10) upon arrival.
Your international airline may have pre-boarding testing requirements. Please study the requirements of your airline and international airport(s) carefully. Most of our guests transfer/travel through Amsterdam and currently if you do not leave the airport (Schiphol) then there are no Covid testing requirements.
Traveling in Tanzania
While traveling in Tanzania, standard Covid-19 protocols (masking, social distancing, and sanitizing) will be adhered to by your guide and those working in the tourism industry, while in public settings, airports/airplanes, and the common areas of accommodations.
All full time Kim'zebra Adventures and Safari Guides have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Much of your time on safari will be socially distanced from other travelers and outside. However, if you plan to travel in a more populous area (city or town), we recommend being masked when social distancing cannot be maintained.
Departing Tanzania
The government of Tanzania has no testing (or any other) requirements related to Covid for departing travelers. All departing travelers are advised to seek information prior to departure regarding COVID-19 requirements of their country of destination.
For travelers that need a PCR or Rapid Test in order to depart Tanzania, both tests are available. Please study the requirements of your final destination, airline and international airport(s) carefully. Covid-19 testing costs (PCR Test on Mainland Tanzania $50 pp / PCR Test on Zanzibar $80 pp / Rapid Test $10 pp) are the responsibility of the traveler. Facility fees may be applicable at some locations. As your tour operator, we will help coordinate proper test timing, location, and test payment.
Note for travelers returning to the United States:
Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel. We recommend taking a Rapid Test at your departure airport ($10 pp). See Rapid Test procedures below.
Children under 2 years old do not need to test. There is also an option for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days. Learn more about these requirements.
Rapid Test Procedures
- If you require a Rapid Test prior to boarding you need to arrive at your international airport of departure at least 3-4 hours prior to departure.
- All international airports (JRO, DAR and ZNZ) have Rapid Test capacity.
- Masks are required at testing sites
- Pre-registration is not required
- Payment of $10 can be made in cash on site
- Results are provided within 15 to 20 minutes of taking the test
- UPDATE: A negative COVID-19 test is not required for transiting passengers in Amsterdam (AMS) who do not leave the airport and whose connection time is within 1 day. However, it is strongly encouraged to use the Delta Discover Map to verify the entry requirements of your final destination, as your final destination may require you to have a negative COVID-19 test.
Covid-19 Travel Advisory No. 10 – Tanzania – PDF
Covid-19 Regulations – Rwanda – Website
Covid-19 Regulations – Kenya – Website
Covid-19 Regulations – Uganda PDF