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  • Tanzania Yellow Fever Requirements

    Vika
    August 1, 2023

    Are you planning a trip to Tanzania and wondering about the yellow fever vaccination requirements? You'll be glad to know that the majority of travelers do not require the yellow fever vaccine for their journey to this breathtaking destination.

    Tanzania is considered a low-risk country for yellow fever, making it safe to travel without the need for this vaccination.

    In this article, we will look at the specifics of Tanzania’s yellow fever vaccination requirements, explain what yellow fever is, and offer guidance on receiving the vaccine, to ensure you have a safe and worry-free journey to Tanzania.

    Do I need a yellow fever vaccination for Tanzania?

    The vast majority of travelers do not require the yellow fever vaccine to travel to Tanzania. Tanzania has been classified as posing a low risk of yellow fever by the World Health Organization.

    If you are from a country with no risk of yellow fever, you won't need the yellow fever vaccine as part of your essential travel vaccinations. Travelers coming directly from Europe or the United States do not need to meet any yellow fever vaccine requirements, and do not need the yellow fever vaccine to enter Tanzania.

    What is yellow fever?

    Yellow fever is a viral disease primarily transmitted through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. The illness is characterized by flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and nausea. In some cases, the disease can progress to a severe and even life-threatening form.

    Tanzania is safe from yellow fever, but it is endemic in other parts of Africa and poses a public health concern in those areas. Vaccination is the most effective preventive measure against the virus, and it plays a crucial role in controlling outbreaks and protecting vulnerable populations.

    Tanzania yellow fever requirements

    You will only need to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival to Tanzania if you are traveling from a country with a risk of the virus. As of 2023, neither Europe nor the United States is included in this high-risk list. Please refer to the full list of Yellow Fever high-risk countries.

    An important note, however: if you are transiting through one of the yellow fever high-risk countries for a period of 12 hours or more, you will be required to receive the yellow fever vaccination to enter Tanzania.

    In these cases, we strongly advise you to consult your doctor and check Tanzania's vaccination requirements with a healthcare professional before your travel.

    Receiving the yellow fever vaccination for travel

    The yellow fever vaccine is typically administered as a single dose, which provides long-lasting immunity against the disease, and should be administered at least 10 days before your trip to ensure sufficient protection.

    The vaccine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in an authorized vaccination center, and you must obtain proof of vaccination from your doctor or health professional in order to travel in high-risk areas.

    If your doctor advises against the vaccine due to underlying health issues or other medical factors, you can still travel with an official letter from your doctor. Presenting this letter to the immigration officer upon arrival will waive the vaccination requirement, allowing your trip to proceed as planned.

    For more detailed information about yellow fever vaccination requirements when traveling in Africa, please contact your local healthcare professional.

    Interested in more information about health and safari? Have a look at our blog: What vaccinations do I need for Africa?

    Shadows of Africa makes every effort to ensure the information above is correct at the time of publishing: but please note updates may occur. So although we provide you with information on the Yellow Fever entry requirements, this is provided as a guideline only. Shadows of Africa will not be liable if any information regarding the entry requirements provided by us is incorrect. Kindly ensure you check the latest requirements before departure applicable to your unique circumstances.

  • We Plant Trees. Together, Planting a Forest

    Vika
    October 19, 2022

    Travel with us, and we plant a tree in your destination.

    Shadows Of Africa has partnered with One Tree Planted to maintain and restore our beloved continent.

    By supporting reforestation in the delicate ecosystems of our African home, we are making sure that this beautiful land will be around for much longer, so that it can continue to give life to its inhabitants, and that we can continue to enjoy its wonder.

    Our partners at One Tree Planted have a mission to rebuild animal habitats, restore biodiversity, and improve the lives of the communities who rely on these forests by promoting sustainable forestry practices.

    Trees are critical to protecting Mother Nature. They provide habitat for countless creatures, they filter the air we breathe, they clean the water we drink, and they play a big role in the fight against climate change.

    Take a trip to Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, or Uganda, and we will plant a tree on your behalf!

    Traveling with Shadows means that you leave Africa greener than when you arrived!

  • What Vaccinations Do I Need to Travel to Africa?

    Chris
    September 27, 2022
    What vaccines do you need ahead of your safari adventure? We highlight the vaccines and medications you should look into ahead of your trip to Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, or Tanzania.
  • Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for 2022 Goes to Shadows of Africa!

    Vika
    July 21, 2022

    Some exciting news!
    We would like to share with you an achievement that we are sincerely proud of:

    We once again made Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice!

    This means that we - Shadows Of Africa - are in the top 10% of attractions worldwide on the biggest travel site on the internet. It makes us so happy that so many of our travelers consider us the best tour operator in Tanzania and East Africa.

    We have won this award for 9 years in a row now! We won Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence every year from 2014 to 2019, then they replaced the Certificate with the Travelers’ Choice award in 2020, and we have continued to be recognised for our service every year since.

    We were very excited to receive this message once again:

    “Every year, Tripadvisor celebrates attractions that consistently deliver amazing experiences with a Travelers' Choice Award—and this year, you made the list. That means you’ve earned positive reviews and ratings over the past year, so keep it up.
    Good job, and congratulations on your well-deserved win."

    This award means recognition for our hard work and commitment - and this means a lot to us. We are beyond proud to be considered among the best safari companies in Tanzania, and the best travel agencies in Africa!

    Thanks, Tripadvisor! And thanks to all of our travelers for joining us on so many wonderful adventures!

    We would like to share some of the sweetest and most heartwarming reviews we received recently. Reviews like these tell us we’re doing things right, and fill us with motivation to keep working hard for our travelers!

    “On our flight home, we were extremely sad to be leaving but were also already starting to plan our next safari with Shadows of Africa so we would absolutely recommend Shadows of Africa [...] to anyone looking for an unbelievable once in a lifetime trip." - [review]

    “Our safari was very customized to meet the desires of my 80 year old father's life long dream of going on a safari and I honestly can not stop thinking about this experience we had. I've never been so impacted by a trip before. Everything was absolutely incredible, the parks, the food, the lodging, the people, the animals, and our guide Loma made the trip an incredibly memorable one for my dad, brother and I." - [review]

    “All local contact persons/guides of Shadows of Africa were very friendly and seemed to be very well connected. It is great knowing someone of Shadows of Africa is always around looking after your best interest and I truly think it’s a big advantage vs lodge organized airstrip safaris." - [review]

    “Our honeymoon was really everything that we hoped it would be, and we owe a big thank you to Shadows of Africa and Loma for making it as special as it was. After this experience, we can't wait to go back!" - [review]

    “If you are considering a trip to Kilimanjaro I absolutely recommend booking through Shadows of Africa and requesting Amir and his team as your hiking group. I can assure you that you will be well taken care of and leave Kilimanjaro feeling accomplished, with many memories and new friends." - [review]

    If you haven’t yet had the chance to travel with us this year, now is the perfect time to plan for the rest of the year. The African summer is quickly approaching, so get in touch and let’s start preparing for your dream African adventure!

    We are truly grateful to everyone who traveled with us and took the time to leave a review. We truly loved hosting you and sharing the unforgettable beauty of Africa with you - each and every one of you.

  • Latest Covid Entry Requirements Zanzibar

    Vika
    August 4, 2021

    Last update: February 2023

    Looking for the LATEST COVID ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to Zanzibar? Shadows of Africa has got you covered. With our team living on the ground, we are always aware of the LATEST COVID ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. For a quick overview, see below. Our safari experts are ready to give you tailored advice.

    Latest Covid Entry Requirements for Zanzibar
    IMPORTANT: TANZANIA HAS NO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELERS

    • As of February 2023 travelers no longer need a negative COVID-19 Certificate or vaccination to enter Tanzania and/or Zanzibar

    Shadows of Africa makes every effort to ensure the information below is correct at the time of sending: but please note updates may occur. So although we provide you with information on the Covid entry requirements, this is provided as a guideline only. Shadows will not be liable if any information regarding the entry requirements provided by us is incorrect. Kindly ensure you check the latest requirements before departure applicable to your situation.

    If you want to plan a safe and responsible trip to Zanzibar - don’t hesitate to contact us to start planning & dreaming.

    For the full document please click this link: Latest COVID requirements for Zanzibar

  • Latest Covid Entry Requirements Uganda

    Vika
    July 21, 2021

    Last update: April 2022

    Looking for the latest covid entry requirements to Uganda? Shadows of Africa has got you covered. With our team living on the ground, we are always aware of the latest covid entry requirements. For a quick overview, see below. Our safari experts are ready to give you tailored advice.

    Latest Covid entry requirement summary:

    For fully vaccinated travellers:

    • NO requirement for a negative PCR test done on arrival
    • NO requirement for a negative PCR test for departure.

    Travelers with partial or no vaccination will be required to present a negative CPR test done within 72 hours of travel.

    Travelers below 5 years are not required to present a negative PCR test on arrival or departure.

    The Ugandan government is taking the safety and health of our travellers seriously, and has implemented regulations that will help make it possible for everyone to enjoy a safe safari. Uganda has been lucky enough to be a safe destination to visit and these new measures will ensure it will continue to be so.

    If you want to plan a safe and responsible trip to Uganda - don’t hesitate to contact us to start planning & dreaming.

    For the full document please click this link: Full Ugandan travel advisory

  • Latest Covid Entry Requirements Kenya

    Vika
    July 21, 2021

    Last update: March 2022

    Looking for the latest covid entry requirements to Kenya? Shadows of Africa has got you covered. With our team living on the ground, we are always aware of the latest covid entry requirements For a quick overview, see below. Our safari experts are ready to give you tailored advice.

    Latest Covid entry requirement summary:

    • All travellers who are fully vaccinated are exempt from the requirement of a PCR test
    • All travellers arriving in Kenya must have a certificate of COVID-19 vaccination.
      The following categories of travellers are exempt:
      • Below 18
      • Travellers with medical conditions precluding vaccination
      • Travellers who have recovered from a Covid-19 infection
    • All documents have to be uploaded pre-travel into global haven before boarding: https://globalhaven.org.
    • All travellers will be expected to fill out the traveller's locator form and submit before travel to https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration and thereafter submit daily health information for 14 consecutive days.

    If you want to plan a safe and responsible trip to Kenya - don’t hesitate to contact us to start planning & dreaming.

    For the full document please click this link: Kenyan Ministry of Health

  • Latest Covid Entry Requirements Rwanda

    Vika
    July 21, 2021

    Last update: October 2022

    Looking for the latest covid entry requirements to Rwanda? Shadows of Africa has got you covered. With our team living on the ground, we are always aware of the LATEST latest covid entry requirements. For a quick overview, see below. Our safari experts are ready to give you tailored advice.

    Latest Covid entry requirement summary:

    • Covid-19 testing is no longer a requirement prior to boarding a flight to Rwanda. However, regular Covid-19 testing is encouraged.
    • The Passenger Locator Form is no longer a requirement before departure
    • An additional Covid test is no longer required upon arrival at Kigali International Airport
    • Certain meeting venues and national parks require Covid-19 tests. Testing is available at health facilities and other designated sites for 5,000 RWF (or US$5) for rapid antigen tests, and 50,000 RWF (or US$50) for PCR tests (required for all visits to primates in Volcanoes, Nyungwe and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks). Rwandan citizens pay a subsidized cost for PCR tests of 30,000 RWF (or US$30)
    • A Covid test is no longer a requirement to depart Rwanda by air. However, Covid testing (at own cost) is available for all travelers whose final destination requires one at health centers and other designated sites

    The Rwandan government is taking the safety and health of travelers seriously and has implemented regulations that will help make it possible for everyone to enjoy a safe safari, as well as protect the endangered primates. Rwanda has been lucky enough to be a safe destination to visit and these new measures will ensure it will continue to be so.

    Note: Tourists are required to take a PCR test 72 hours prior to visiting a national park (except for Akagera). Tourists visiting Akagera are required to take a rapid antigen test, available at numerous walk-in clinics in Kigali (RWF 10,000). No tourist will be admitted to any national park without a valid negative test result.

    If you want to plan a safe and responsible trip to Rwanda - don’t hesitate to contact us to start planning & dreaming.

    For the full document please click this link: Latest Rwanda Travel Advisory

  • Latest Covid Entry Requirements Tanzania

    Vika
    July 21, 2021

    Last update: February 2023

    Looking for the LATEST COVID ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to TANZANIA? Shadows of Africa has got you covered. With our team living on the ground, we are always aware of the LATEST COVID ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. For a quick overview, see below. Our safari experts are ready to give you tailored advice.

    LATEST COVID ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TANZANIA
    IMPORTANT: TANZANIA HAS NO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELERS

    • As of February 2023 travelers no longer need a negative COVID-19 Certificate or vaccination to enter Tanzania and/or Zanzibar

    Please be reminded to check the regulation of any country you might be transiting in.

    Shadows of Africa makes every effort to ensure the information below is correct at the time of sending: but please note updates may occur. So although we provide you with information on the Covid entry requirements, this is provided as a guideline only. Shadows will not be liable if any information regarding the entry requirements provided by us is incorrect. Kindly ensure you check the latest requirements before departure applicable to your situation.

    If you want to plan a safe and responsible trip to Tanzania - don’t hesitate to contact us to start planning & dreaming.

    For the full document please click this link: Latest COVID requirements for Tanzania

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