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TRAVEL TRAVEL

KENYA VOTED AS TOP SOUTH AFRICA ALLOWS

TOURIST DESTINATION TRAVEL TO ALL COUNTRIES

By George Sayagie check on recent travel to affected areas. Everyone is required to wear a cloth face

• Quarantine requirements: If you fail mask when in public. Failure to comply

nternational travel has now resumed to to produce a paper copy of a negative with South African government regula-

Iand from South Africa. However, anyone COVID-19 test you will be required to tions could result in a fine or arrest.

enya has been ranked as Africa's travelling to South Africa will be required to quarantine at a government-appointed • Accommodation: Hotels, guest houses

Kleading tourist desti nati on in 2020 produce a paper copy of a negative COVID-19 facility at your own cost. Self-isolation and private rental accommodation are
by the World Travel Awards (WTA). test upon arrival. The test should have been is not required if you have provided the allowed to open subject to government
regulations. Upon arrival at your accom-

negative COVID-19 test.
The results were announced recently taken no less than 72 hours prior to arrival. modation, you will normally be subject-

virtually from England during the 27th WTA Travellers are advised to carry multiple paper • Data collection: The South African ed to a temperature test and asked to

finals in an event that co-incided with the copies of their negative COVID-19 test. government requires you to complete declare that you do not have corona

a health declaration form with your
Africa Winners Day. Travellers will need to provide proof of ac- details on arrival, including your address virus symptoms. Some accommodation

Kenya emerged top for its tantalising commodation upon arrival in the case of the and contact information. providers will request your travel history.

cocktail of epic savannah landscapes, need to self-isolate. Business travellers pro- • Testing on departure: Screening You should contact your accommodation

immense herds of wildlife and palm-fringed viding services across the borders between processes have been introduced at all provider for more information.

beaches. Maasai Mara game reserve, Sam- South Africa and the Southern African De- major ports of entry, including airports, • Public spaces and services: The South

buru national reserve, Shimba Hills national velopment Community are allowed multiple African authorities have published

reserve, Sweet Waters game reserve and entry subject to producing a certificate of for arrivals, departures and transit COVID-19 guidelines and advice and have
passengers. You should comply with any

Tsavo national park were named among the negative COVID-19 test result not older than additional screening measures put in introduced a number of measures to limit

country's top safari destinations. 72 hours from the time of departure. This place by the authorities. Screening may the spread of the virus. Failure to comply

This comes at a time when the sector is certificate is valid for 14 days. include temperature measurements and could result in a fine or arrest. South Afri-

experiencing challenges occasioned by the • Transiting South Africa: It is possible to check on recent travel to affected areas. ca has introduced a risk-based, five-level

Covid-19 pandemic. transit South Africa and travel to a third If you feel unwell, you should not approach to lockdown restrictions.

Nairobi was named Africa's leading business country. Travellers must bring a paper copy attempt to travel. Presenting at the The whole of South Africa is currently

travel destination while Kenyatta interna- Kenya safari club's unique comforts in the across all sectors of the tourism industry. of a negative COVID-19 test result. The test airport with symptoms may result in under level one restrictions, which are the

should have been taken within 72 hours

tional convention centre won Africa's leading shadow of Mt Kenya helped it to clinch the Kenya's Twiga Tours scooped three of your departure. If you cannot produce you being sent to a government health lowest tier. The government reserves the

meetings and conference centre award. Africa's leading hotel title, while Saxon Ho- awards, including the coveted world re- a negative COVID-19 test you may be facility for quarantine and further right to introduce different restrictions in

Nairobi beat its closest competitor - Cape tel, Villas & Spa in South Africa was named sponsible tourism award Africa's. quarantined for 10 days in government-ap- testing. You should make sure that your provinces and districts affected by corona-

Town in South Africa - which was named Africa's leading boutique hotel . The safari company was also the best pointed facilities at your own cost. insurance will cover unplanned travel virus. You may wish to check with the local

Africa's leading festival and event destina- Kenya's Aberdare country club was voted in its category as Kenya's leading inbound disruption due to corona virus. authorities before you travel.

tion. Its majestic Table Mountain was named Africa's leading green hotel. Other winners in- tour operator and Kenya's leading safari • Screening on arrival: Screening process- • Internal Restrictions: Some internal There is a countrywide curfew between

es have been introduced at all major

Africa's leading tourist attraction. clude Serengeti National Park (Africa's leading company 2020. ports of entry, including airports, for ar- flights are operating. You will need to fill in midnight and 4am. Beaches and public parks

The results follow a year-long search for national park), Thanda Island, Tanzania (Afri- In the aviation sector, Ethiopian Airlines rivals, departures and transit passengers. a health declaration form which must be are now open, but are subject to strict health

the world's top travel, tourism and hos- ca's leading luxury island), Shambala private lifted the Africa's leading airline award, You should comply with any additional handed in at the airport. You must wear a protocols. There are strict rules regarding

pitality brands. Votes were cast by travel game reserve, South Africa (Africa's leading while Africa's leading airport award went to screening measures put in place by the mask if using public transport, which is op- gatherings of people. You should comply with

industry professionals and the public. private game reserve) and The Oberoi, Mar- Cape Town international airport. authorities. Additional screening may erating with strict hygiene requirements any regulations set out by the South African

South African city of Durban was voted rakech (Morocco's leading hotel suite). Kenya Airways won both Africa's leading include temperature measurements and and reduced passenger numbers. government during the lockdown. Q

Africa's leading city destination. WTA was established in 1993 to acknowl- airline-business class and Africa's leading
In the hospitality sector, Fairmont Mount edge, reward and celebrate excellence airline-economy class awards. Q
AIRLINES
UAE NATIONAL CARRIER TO START
FLYING TO TEL AVIV NEXT SPRING
UAE and Israel after the two countries said it would begin offering direct

agreed to normalise relations. Direct flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv later

tihad Airways, the national air- flights on Etihad between the emirates’ this month.

Eline of the United Arab Emirates, capital of Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv will Normalisation reflects a changing
begin on March 28.
says it will start operating daily nonstop Middle East, in which shared enmity

Tickets are already available on Eti-

flights to Tel Aviv next spring. had’s website. Its announcement comes of Iran has largely overtaken tradi-
tional Arab support for the Palestin-
The move deepens ties between the after Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai ians. Q

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