African countries reopening for tourism, many East African nations have reopened its airports and border to resume international tourism, most East African countries have been very strict on containing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic with some of the countries going into complete lockdowns earlier this year when the airports and land borders where closed. Now, most the East African countries have reopened their tourism industries it is promising that very soon we are going to start receiving tourist.
Below is the list of popular East African tourists destination countries that have already reopened all its airports and borders for tourism, the entry requirements to these countries is that you must have tested negative for COVID-19 72 hours before arrival and also you must follow the SOPs for the country you are visiting, Kisoro tours Uganda will keep updating all its clients with the most recent news so in case of any change we will have told you already. If you have questions or comment about East African reopening for tourism please contact us, we will do our best to answer all your questions.
Uganda reopens for tourism
Uganda is set to reopen its international airport for scheduled commercial flights and all land border for tourism and other business starting on 1st October 2020, this means that tourists and other visitors are now free to visit Uganda national parks, the entry requirement is that you must have tested negative for COVID-19 72 hour before arrival and you have to follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) against COVID-19 which have been put in place by the Ministry of health (government of Uganda) to ensure the safety of tourists and the wildlife
Kenya reopened for tourism
The President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta announced the reopening of international tourism on 1st August 2020, which means that now tourists can visit any of the Kenyan national park and wildlife reservices. The entry requirements one must have tested negative 72 hours before arrival and also follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) put in the place by the government of Kenya for reopening the Kenyan tourism industry.
Rwanda officially reopens for tourism
Rwanda was the first East African country to open its tourism for the international tourists on 17 June 2020 and the entry requirements is that must have tested negative for COVID-19 72 hours before arrival and also you are required to test again upon arrival at Kigali international airport. in fact, Rwanda has made easy for tourist once you tested negative results to lab@rbc.gov.rw as proof before departure from your home country and also please remember to bring a copy of the results with you to show customs on the arrival at the airport in Kigali as you enter into Rwanda.
Tanzania reopens for tourism
As many of the countries in the world has been under lockdown, despite the COVID-19 pandemic Tanzania is one the few countries in the world that never went into lockdown due to COVID-19 so as we talk Tanzania is now accepting international tourists under normal and regular pre-coronavirus border rules. But I would advise tourists first test negative 72 hours before arrival and come with your results, the good thing in Tanzania the is No mandatory quarantine period is currently in place for the international tourists coming in but they will check your temperature on the arrival, also you have to wear a mask all the time and you have to keep social distance rules. For more detailed information about East African countries reopening for tourism please contact us via our email or call us using the contact on the website
