What Tanzania Governament says about coronavirus covid-19
Tanzania re-opened the airports on May 18, 2020 due to the few cases of coronavirus covid-19 and is waiting for tourists. On arrival there will be no 14 days mandatory quarantine, only the temperature will be measured, also a covid-19 certificate will not be required by local authorities.
Since January 2023 all the travellers and residents entering Tanzania mainland or Zanzibar are NOT REQUIRED to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or RT-PCR certificate or perform Rapid Antigen Test on arrival.
The Ministery of Natural Resources and Tourism has issued "NATIONAL STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 IN THE TOURISM BUSINESS OPERATIONS" in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus covid-19 around Tanzania in last June 2020. Those procedures are mandatory for all the tourism entities like tour operators, authorities and other service providers in tourism.
Coronavirus covid-19 cases in Tanzania
Up to now, Tanzania is considered as the safe destination for tourism regarding coronavirus covid-19 and is stamped "Travel Safe" destination by World Travel and Tourism Council. International airline companies fly in and out regularly. The first case was reported on 16th March 2020 and Tanzania had 509 cases in total. The good news is no new case reported in hospitals or in the streets since the end of April. It is not possible to hide such a thing as we all know how quickly this pandemic spreads. Moreover, here in Tanzania we live in warm weather, open air and no pollution. Thus the other factor limiting the speed for the spread of covid-19.
Travel insurance covering coronavirus covid-19
The health and well-being of people remains the top priority, that's why we strongly advise you purchase a good travel insurance covering coronavirus covid-19. Nowadays the world has changed due to covid-19 pandemic and every one at any place is at risk. It is better to be protected against unforeseen events while on trip such as medical expenses, medical evacuation, trip cancellations, baggage delay or lost etc. We can purchase for you or you can purchase on your insurance. The price varies depending your nationality, trip duration, age etc.
We work in safety
Savannah Explorers really care and protect customers from the spread of Covid-19. We are strongly committed in ensuring that all operations protocols are implemented to travel in total safety during safari, trekking or beach holidays. This includes sanitizing all our vehicle with recommended solutions. Our guides are wearing masks and observing social distancing policy and other guidelines for everybody safety and wellness.
How does the Safari or Trekking change at the time of coronavirus covid-19?
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, safaris are now operated in different way compared to previous. All necessary guidelines and protocols regarding the prevention of covid-19 are taken in consideration. During safari vehicles are sanitized with recommended solutions and sprayed between each transfer. Guides are wearing masks and observing social distance policy and other guidelines. While during trekking all porters and crew are given summary literature on Covid-19, safety measures and preventing spread guidelines.
"Standard Operating Procedures" to prevent coronavirus covid-19 spread are carefully applied, such procedures are based on the WHO and other international guidelines.
