Covid 19 Information

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The following is important information about COVID-19 in South Africa..

CONFIRMATION FOR TRAVELLERS - SOUTH AFRICA IS OPEN AND THERE ARE NO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

We would like to clarify some widely held misconceptions about travelling to South Africa during the current global pandemic and hopefully answer any queries you may have while at the same time assuring you of the procedures currently in place in our wonderful "Rainbow Nation".


First of all, our borders are currently open to all travelers from all over the world. No travelers are banned from entering South Africa. However, subject to the requirements of their home countries, travellers who have visited South Africa may be required to go into quarantine on their return.


There are NO travel restrictions within South Africa. You can safely and easily travel between provinces and explore the country without impediment, provided you adhere to the COVID-19 protocols currently in place.


For more information on travel in South Africa and elsewhere during the pandemic, please feel free to check out the following links:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php

https://www.dsv.com/en/about-dsv/coronavirus/restrictions-per-country

https://www.skyscanner.net/travel-restrictions


Here's what to expect...


Before you travel:

  • All travellers must obtain a negative COVID-19 (SARS-CoV 2 RT-PCR) test, taken 72 hours before departure. They must travel with the original (not digital) copy. (Please note that currently there is uncertaintly about the requirement of the PCR test if you have been vaccinated and until there is clarification, you will be required to have a valid PCR test AS WELL as your vaccination certificate).
  • Please note that other tests, such as Rapid Diagnostics Tests (RDT), are not accepted.
  • While it is not mandatory for international travellers to have in their possession travel insurance covering the COVID-19 test and quarantine costs it is highly recommended. 
  • Please take note of your own country’s policy for re-entry back home as some countries may differ and policies are ever-changing.
  • Please be aware of the policy of countries you fly in transit through as these might differ from both your country of origin and the country you are visiting (South Africa) 
  • Please ensure that you have completed the mandatory Traveller Health Screening Questionnaire and have it with you, in hard copy, on entrance into South Africa

On arrival in South Africa:

  • In public areas, it is mandatory to wear a mask and observe social distancing and hygiene measures at all times. South Africa is very strict about these measures which have been a major contributing factor to our lower COVID-19 case numbers. 
  • In the airport terminal, you will pause at an infrared thermal scanner to check body temperature and an airport official will request your COVID-19 test certificate/vaccination certificate. 
  • Upon arrival at the port of entry, travellers will be asked questions from health authorities and will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and ensure they have not been in contact with infected persons.
  • If the traveller shows COVID-19–related symptoms or has been in contact with an infected person(s), they must take a COVID-19 test at their own cost. If the COVID-19 test comes back positive, the traveller will undergo a 10-day quarantine at a designated site at their own expense.

At the Safari Lodges:

  • Staff are well trained and adhere to strict hygiene protocols throughout your stay;
  • Social distancing is followed and outdoor activities are, by their nature, encouraged;
  • All dining is done in open, well ventilated rooms, in the open-air dining areas or outdoors under the stars with socially distanced seating and tables;
  • Some of the dining traditions have been changed slightly to accommodate new regulations for safe interaction with other guests;
  • Sanitising stations are available throughout the common areas with special attention to high-contact areas and the common areas are sanitised regularly;
  • All rooms are fully sanitised after each guest leaves.  

On-site testing is available:

Private COVID-19 PCR testing is available onsite at some lodges or alternatively at a a testing facility. in the town of Hoedspruit.

The certificate is processed immediately after the test results are received (approximately 48 hours) which will allow you to continue your journey with peace of mind that you have met the requirements for onward travel to future destinations, or to return home. Please take note of the regulations in your next destination or home country as these change regularly. 

Terms and conditions

The above information is the most up to date information that we have available to us concerning current entry and travel requirements. 

This will change from time to time and in different areas of the respective countries of origin, transit or destination. 

The measures and requirements highlighted here may or may not be applied uniformly.

If there are any changes to this information we will endeavour to update you via this page as soon as those changes become apparent to us. 

However, hoedspruit-accommodation.co.za cannot be held liable for any impact to your journey should these be changed by the authorities or measures and requirements are not applied in accordance with the advice hoedspruit-accommodation.co.za has been given, or if there is any delay in the communication of changes to these measures or requirements to you/your guests or any members of the travelling group.

* Disclaimer: Please note that travelling during a worldwide pandemic is entirely at your own risk.

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