COVID-19 Updates

Dear Friends,
A year and a half after the pandemic, the world is still suffering, but the vaccination programmes give us a brighter travel future. Since November 2020, Zanzibar has been a popular destination for beach holidays, as things seem to be going better here than in the rest of the world. Tanzania is in fact quite warm, with high humidity that probably slows down the spread of the virus, most facilities are in the open air and activities mainly take place outside.

In Zanzibar an Tanzania, everything seems normal, while we strictly adhere to the health and safety regulations set by the World Health Organization. In accommodation, during transfers, on flights to the beach or safari areas, and during a game drive, we adhere to the standard operating procedures to give you a relaxing and safe holiday

Mainland Tanzania requires

  • A negative PCR test certificate upon entry (not older than taken 96 hours earlier) from all arriving passengers.
  • Additionally, all travelers arriving from or having travelled via high-risk countries  (https://www.moh.go.tz) shall be subjected to a Rapid test at the Point of Entry for USD 10.
  • To avoid delays it is advisable to pay in advance online through an automated generated control number obtained after filling the Traveler’s Health Surveillance Form, which is a mandatory requirement.
  • Please note that this form can only be submitted within 24 hours before arrival. It’s best to print this form as well and to bring it with you. Link to form: https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/#/home

The archipelago Zanzibar requires

  • A negative PCR-test certificate (not older than taken 96 hours earlier) upon entry from all arriving passengers.
  • Additionally, all travelers arriving from or having travelled via high-risk countries (https://zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz/app/covid_countries) shall be subjected to a Rapid test at the Point of Entry for USD 25. To avoid delays, it is advisable to book and pay in advance online through https://zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz/.
  • The last requirement is the submission of the Traveler’s Health Surveillance Form. Please note that this form can only be submitted within 24 hours before arrival. It’s best to print this form as well and to bring it with you. Link to form: https://healthtravelznz.mohz.go.tz/

Children aged 5 years and younger are exempted from the test requirements

You are most welcome and as soon as you are ready, we will be happy to help you book your holiday accommodation or safari. As Zanzibar is a very popular holiday destination we advise you not to wait too long to book; rooms are expected to be fully booked very soon. Also, now is the preferred safari season in the Serengeti and as there is limited accommodation in this area but at the same time high demand, we advise you to book as early as possible.

When you require a PCR- or rapid test upon departure (requested by your airline or final destination), this is easily arranged. On Zanzibar, you can book online an appointment through https://zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz/app/home.

In Tanzania, you can book online an appointment through https://pimacovid.moh.go.tz/#/booking

  • Keep it simple and fun, go on holiday relaxed, safe and stress-free. You can cancel without penalty and rebook on your Welcome-back holiday without a change fee!

We look forward to welcoming you to relax and enjoy a well-deserved break.