The safari rides at Kruger National Park, the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, the picturesque vineyards of Cape Winelands … these are just some of the things we miss from a vacation to Africa. The Covid-19 pandemic has made many of the wonderful destinations in Africa inaccessible in 2020. The good news is that as Covid-19 vaccination roll out globally, we are seeing that many of the travel restrictions put in place are gradually relaxed and lifted.
To help you sift through all the information, we have put together an Africa Covid-19 Reopening Guide. This guide is frequently updated to show country by country where you can travel right now and what are the entry requirements such as vaccinations, tests, and quarantines. We consider a country “reopened” only when foreign visitors can enter for non-essential travel (i.e. for tourism purpose). For additional details on individual countries, please also check the official links in the Details column.
Africa – Covid-19 Reopening Guide by Country
| Country | Risk Level | Reopen Status | Pre-Entry Form | Vaccine, Test & Quarantine | Last Update | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | High | Reopened | Covid-19 Insurance | Negative PCR Test (72h) | Jul 15 | CNN | |
| Kenya | Moderate | Reopened | Health Form | Negative PCR Test (96h) | Jul 15 | Official Source | |
| Morocco | Moderate | Reopened | None | Negative PCR Test or Vaccination proof (varies by country) | Jul 15 | Official Source | |
| South Africa | Very-High | Reopened | None | Negative PCR Test (72h) or Test on arrival | Jul 15 | Official Source |
Check back as more countries are added regularly and new updates come often. If you don’t yet feel comfortable to travel abroad, check out some travel ideas in your local destinations.
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