Visit these African countries without having to quarantine Posted by Anita Froneman on 16 October 2020 International travel is open and South Africans are eager to get out and about. However, several countries abroad have very strict visa regulations, as well as specific COVID-19 requirements which in most cases include a mandatory quarantine period. Spending up to 14 days in isolation, often at the travellers own cost, can derail your travel plans. Luckily, many African countries have a favourable reciprocating agreement with South Africa and will allow visitors to enter without quarantine. Many have also waived visas for South African passport holders, making planning and administration so much easier. Zanzibar is an exquisite beach breakaway destination close to home. Note that all countries worldwide require a negative PCR test taken between 48 and 96 hours before departure, and South Africans will need to again present one 72 hours before they depart and re-enter South Africa. ‘We do not recommend travel for tourism purposes to any European, or North American countries, as the situation in those regions is very fluid. Some are open to South African travellers, but most are not,’ said Jennifer Morris, owner of Travel Savvy ‘The danger in booking a trip to countries in Europe, North America and most of Asia right now is that their restrictions might change overnight and affect your travel plans.’ These African countries welcome South African citizens visa-free or visa on arrival (meaning no application is required), and do not require tourists to undergo quarantine: Tanzania Zanzibar Namibia Kenya Rwanda – visa on arrival Ethiopia – visa on arrival Ghana – visa on arrival Uganda – visa on arrival Zambia Source: IOL Also read: Government to waive visas for ‘new tourism markets’ Picture: Pixabay Related Posts This Botswana safari lodge runs on more than 90% solar power 19 May 2022 Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta is home to the largest private solar plant... read more 8 things to do in Cape Town (that aren’t Table Mountain) 18 May 2022 If you've visited Cape Town, you've probably done the usual. How about something different, like... read more ‘Welcome Whales’ festival in Hermanus to host Riaan Manser and more 16 May 2022 The annual 'Welcome Whales Celebration' in Hermanus is hosted by whale enthusiasts, scientists and locals... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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