Health & Safety Measures
Covid testing/screening on arrival
- Must complete an online Traveler’s Surveillance Form (https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/). This form must be submitted no more than 24 hours before arrival.
- Whether foreign nationals or returning residents, will be required to present a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Tanzania.
- Will also be subjected to a rapid COVID 19 test on arrival at their own expense. The cost of the rapid COVID 19 test is USD 25 and must be paid in cash.
- Children 10 years old and below are exempted from COVID 19 testing requirements.
- The Government of Tanzania is also implementing temperature scanning for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania.Travelers will be provided with health information cards with toll-free numbers and advised to self-monitor themselves for symptoms and signs.
- There is no isolation period required for people without symptoms upon arrival. In the case that the traveler develops COVID-19, they will be tested and treated at designated health facilities at their own cost.
Covid testing before departure from Tanzania:
Requirements for travelers departing Tanzania will be in line with the requirements issued by the travelers’ respective airline or destination country.
COVID-19 PCR testing is currently available at: Tests cost $100 and the results will be back in 48 hours. The facilities in the Serengeti and Karatu have a small additional fee and will email the results. Test fee is payable in cash.
- Serengeti - Seronera (central Serengeti), Kogatende (northern Serengeti)
- Karatu
- Moshi
- Arusha
Please note that the current government advice is for travelers to undergo COVID-19 testing a minimum of 3 days prior to departure (depending on the specific airline and destination country requirements) to ensure adequate time is allowed for test results to be received.
Safety procedures have been put in place to increase social distance and sterilization of surfaces and food. The government has established medical facilities and ambulance networks specifically for tourists. We ask you to either have medical insurance or to sign a waiver accepting financial responsibility in case of emergency.
Kindly refer to https://www.traveldoc.aero/ for details related to country covid requirements.
Gladys Adventure along with the government of Tanzania has implemented measures to give you the best chance for a safe and healthy holiday in Tanzania. Naturally, Corona Virus is the hot topic and of the biggest concern. Gladys Adventure has one staff member whose duty to is to insure that safety & health regulations are adhered to and that you are comfortable with the safety and health measures at all times. You will have access to communicating with our Health & Safety Representative at any time during your trip as well as a COVID-19 hotline number that the Tanzanian government has put into place. To be in contact with our Health & Safety Coordinator you can email direct safety.gladysadventure@gmail.com.
Tanzania has been awarded Safe Travel Stamp by World Travel and Tourism Council! For details see the video in the media links portion of this web page.
Covid Precautions Before and After Your Trek/Safari
Airport & Hotel -- If you are being picked up by a Gladys Adventure driver (standard for all Kilimanjaro treks/offered as an option for safaris), he will meet you just past the control area of the airport wearing a mask holding a signboard with your name. He will take you to our sanitized vehicle and after your hands are sanitized, you will be given a face mask to wear during transport. A distance of one meter will be kept in between guests during all transport. Displayed in all our vehicles will be COVID-19 Hotline contact displayed.
Gladys Adventure will only use hotels, restaurants, and accommodations where we are confident that they adhere to health guidelines established by the Tanzanian government for preventing Corona Virus. But we do not have direct authority over these. If the health and safety are making you feel in doubt, please let us know immediately. If you think that you may be having Corona Virus during your stay in Tanzania, let us know immediately. The Tanzanian Government has put into place emergency transport and medical facilities reserved specifically for tourists. We will request that you have medical insurance with evacuation in place or that you sign a waiver showing your willingness to accept financial responsibility in case of medical emergency.
Covid Precations During Mountain Treks
The advantage of being outdoors and the large advantage that Corona Virus does not last long in high UV radiation (high altitudes = high UV radiation). During the day's trek, face masks will not be required since they can limit oxygen intake. But at the camps, any interaction that you have will our staff will be with them wearing proper protection. Hand washing facilities will always be available. Gladys Adventure treks always include private toilets (1 toilet/every 7 clients) and will be disinfected after each use. During meals, social distancing will be practiced. All gear and food items will be sanitized before your trek. Since some camps can be crowded during busy months, the government for the first time will be regulating and if necessary restricting the number of groups on certain routes. For open group climbs, unless you signed up with a family member/partner everyone will have a single tent. There is not an extra charge for this but be aware that the number of porters needed will be larger than normal so you may have to adjust your tipping budget a little.
Other health and safety topics are addressed as separate articles on this page.
Covid Precautions While On Safaris
You can expect our safari vehicles to be santized with and hand sanitization always available. There will be a distance of 1 meter between all passengers in our safari vehicles. Facemasks are requested to be worn when the situation warrents their use. For lodges/tented camps they will comply with govenment reguations regarding sanitization and social distancing. For camping safaris, your guide will make sure that your tents and dining do not put you at health risk. Communal toilet/shower facilities will be under control of campsite personnel who are trained to insure proper sanitization. We welcome any questions about these issues. For health and safety questions you can email us at safety.gladysadventure@gmail.com