With health and safety guidelines in place, Africa is open and ready to welcome you back. Plus, with most safari lodges situated in remote areas, they’re about as safe as you can possibly get. Below we’ve outlined each country’s entry requirements and our travel experts are here to help you every step of the way.
COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PER COUNTRY IN AFRICA
USA Entry Requirements (updated 3/7)
- All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, must produce negative PCR or ANTIGEN test within 1 day of departure to the U.S.
- Always check airline rules, as some airlines require PCR test
- Check the CDC website before traveling
SOCIAL DISTANCING IS THE NATURE OF SAFARI
OPEN-AIR BENEFIT
The allure of safari is being in a far-away place in an exclusive setting, which makes it the perfect location for a socially distanced getaway. In addition, most safari properties have open-air walkways with rooms that are spaced well apart and allow for natural airflow.
EXCLUSIVE-USE PROPERTIES
If you’d like to completely avoid crossing paths with anyone outside your own travel party, we recommend focusing on exclusive-use accommodations. This will eliminate any common areas that could be shared with other guests. You can view a complete directory of Africa’s Private Safari Lodges & Villas here.
PRIVATE EXPERIENCES
There are a number of ways to enhance the exclusivity of your experience on safari, such as upgrading to a private game drive, organizing a private charter, or booking a private tour.
WHAT IF SAFARI PLANS CHANGE?
If you find yourself a few months out from your intended departure date and you are still not comfortable with the thought of traveling due to COVID-19, we will go above and beyond to help you postpone your trip. This is where the power of relationships comes into play. We will negotiate with our partners on your behalf to score the best possible outcome for you.
Should you choose to cancel your trip, our normal payment terms will apply:
Cancellation Penalties Per Person | |
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90+ days prior to travel | Deposit Paid (30% of land costs + 100% of internal airfare + 100% of insurance) |
0-89 days prior to travel | 100% |
YOUR IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES & CONSERVATION IN AFRICA
In Africa, an average of seven people are dependent on one salaried family member to sustain them. Imagine the ripple effect of the loss of employment due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. The lack of activity within camps and their surrounding wildlife reserves also makes it easier for poachers to move through normally protected areas without being noticed. This has resulted in a spike in poaching incidents within Africa in recent months. While this is certainly sobering news, it is not irreversible.
One of the greatest ways you can have an impact on Africa’s wildlife and its people is simply by traveling and being aware of where your money goes and what it supports. If you are interested in contributing directly to staff members or to anti-poaching initiatives, we invite you to make a donation to our nonprofit, Alluring Impact.
We are forever grateful for the generosity of our guests and we look forward to welcoming you back to Africa soon.