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COVID 19 TRAVEL ADVISORY East Point Safari Bookers COVID-19| Health and Safety Protocols There is undoubtedly no determined end in sight of the COVID-19 pandemic although global efforts to find vaccine(s) and develop guidelines on how to live with COVID-19 have picked momentum. Is it safe to travel to Kenya amidst the global covid-19 pandemic? Our answer is YES. Kenya has been listed among the 80 global destinations certified and authorized to use the “World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) “Safe Travel Stamp” after the destination’s adopted the global COVID-19 health and hygiene standardized protocols. This stamp allows for the recognition of Kenya as a viable holiday safari destination subject to the implementation of the health and safety protocols. KENYA COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Pre-Departure: All travellers must take a valid PCR test conducted within 96hrs before travel. – Once received, all travellers must immediately register for a Trusted Travel Code (TT Code) prior to arriving in Kenya. All travellers (incl. those in transit) must complete the Travellers Health Surveillance Form. And thereafter submit daily health information for 14 consecutive days. On initial submission of the Travellers Health Surveillance Form, travellers will receive a QR code to be presented to Officials on arrival. Children under 5 years are exempted from taking a PCR COVID-19 test to enter Kenya. All travellers must obtain their visa in advance, online via: www.evisa.go.ke. *If arriving from a country that requires quarantine, this must be provided 24hrs before boarding. On Arrival: Presentation of COVID-19 PCR -ve certificate, TT code & QR code. Failure to provide this will result in 14 days quarantine in government facilities (at own cost). Travellers screened on arrival & required to quarantine for 14 days if displaying symptoms of COVID-19. Passengers whose certificates expire whilst in transit need to leave their passport with the Port of Health Authorities & arrange testing in a recognized facility (at own cost). *QUARANTINE: Travellers from Brunei, Thailand, Kuwait and Qatar will quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in a government approved facility. Note: Guests must also provide evidence of their booking for quarantine 24 hrs before boarding. Diplomats, returning Kenyans, holders of valid Kenyan Residence Permits and other Nationals originating their journeys or transiting through the above countries are exempted from quarantine. They are however, required to self-isolate for seven (7) days upon arrival and report any undue symptoms through the “jitenge” platform. OFFICIAL STATEMENT – Travellers arriving from UK (irrespective of nationality) are required to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival, take a further PCR test 4 days after arrival & submit their health information on the jitenge app for 14 consecutive days after the -ve result. Travellers from India: Only Kenyans & Indian Nationals (residents in Kenya) are allowed entry. In addition to the standard protocols, they must take an antigen test on arrival. If antigen test is -ve, they must self-quarantine for 14 days at home. If +ve, they must isolate in a government facility for 14 days at (at own cost & being monitored). Domestic Travel: All travellers must complete THIS digital domestic travel locator 24 hrs prior to your flight to produce a QR code. On Depature: PCR tests are not required unless specified by the airline/the country you are travelling to. For those that do need a COVID-19 test pre boarding, this must also be digitally verified and a TT code obtained. TANZANIA COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Pre-Departure: All travellers (including children) are required to complete a Travellers Surveillance Form, to be submitted within 24 hrs before arrival. Upon submission you will receive a Unique Health Code which will be requested during primary screening. – All travellers required to take a PCR test taken 72 hrs before arrival into Tanzania. Arrival & Departure: Airports: All travellers to complete a health form & will be screened for COVID-19, including a Rapid Antigen Test at a cost of US$10 per test (must be paid in cash & exact amount). Land Borders: All travellers to complete a health form & will be screened for COVID-19, including a rapid test, free of charge. All travellers arriving from India, or those who have travelled through India in the last 14 days regardless of the route taken, shall be subjected to a Rapid Test upon arrival (US$10 per test) followed by stringent contact tracing & 14 days mandatory quarantine at their own cost. The mandatory quarantine location can be selected by the traveller, from the list provided in next tab. UGANDA COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Pre-Departure: All Travellers are required to have a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72hrs of travel. The 72hrs begins on the day the sample is collected for testing. Children are exempt when accompanying parents with -ve test certificate(s). – Covid certificates MUST indicate TRAVEL as the intended purpose of test. We advise all travellers to complete the Test & Fly document before travel, ordering your PCR test at Entebbe International Airport in advance. CLICK HERE to see procedural infographic. On Arrival: Presentation of COVID-19 -ve certificate as outlined. Temperature and health screening. Effective from 3rd September’21: All travellers (including children), irrespective of vaccination status or country of origin are required to undergo a PCR test at their own cost ($65pp) at all Points of Entry. Those testing negative can continue their journey as per usual. Those testing positive will be taken to a designated isolation facility. Children under 18yrs testing positive will be allowed to undergo home quarantine. Results usually take 3-4 hours. On Departure: All travellers must have a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72hrs of travel (72hrs begins on the day the sample is collected for testing). KENYA QURANTINE EXEMPTED STATES AS AT 8TH SEPTEMBER 2021: Please note that this list is being reviewed on a daily basis and new countries added as they qualify for quarantine exclusion. The latest list can be accessed at this Link: https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine-exempted-states A. GENERAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENT All passengers coming to Kenya must be in possession of a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate conducted within 96 hours before travel. Operating crew are exempt from COVID-19 test when on a layover between flights. They must adhere to COVID-19 protocols from airport to hotel/residence and back to airport. All travelers (children) below the age of 5 years will be exempted from COVID-19 negative PCR test to enter Kenya. All travelers will be expected to fill the travelers’ locator form and submit before travel to https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/ and thereafter submit daily health information to “jitenge” platform for 14 consecutive days. Diplomats and Senior government officials will be exempt from quarantine but must be in possession of negative PCR test conducted within 96 hours before travel. B. TRAVELLERS FROM THE FOLLOWING STATES AND TERRITORIES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO MANDATORY QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS UPON ARRIVAL INTO KENYA IN A GOVERNMENT APPROVED FACILITY AT THEIR OWN COST: Brunei Thailand Kuwait Qatar Travelers in item B above shall be required to: Be in possession of a negative PCR-based COVID-19 test result conducted within 96 hours before travel and not display any flu-like symptoms upon arrival. Provide evidence of their booking for the quarantine locations 24hrs before boarding. The list of facilities available for quarantine can be availed from info@kmpdc.go.ke. Diplomats, returning Kenyans, holders of valid Kenyan Residence Permits and other Nationals, originating their journeys or transiting through the above Countries are exempted from quarantine. They are however, required to self-isolate for seven (7) days upon arrival and report any undue symptoms through the “jitenge” platform. Travelers in transit through Doha International Airport into Kenya are exempted from quarantine and self-isolation. C. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY TO TRAVELLERS FROM INDIA INTO KENYA Exempt from quarantine as long as they are in possession of negative PCR-based COVID-19 test results conducted 96 hours before travel. Self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival in the country and register on “jitenge” for daily monitoring by the ministry of health. E. TRAVELLERS FROM THE FOLLOWING APPROVED STATES AND TERRITORIES WILL BE EXEMPT FROM QUARANTINE. LIST UPDATED ON 7/9/2021. Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, FrenchPolynesia,Gabon,Gambia,Georgia,Germany,Ghana,Gibraltar,Greece,Greenland,Grenada,Guadeloupe,Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea, Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Occupied Palestinian territory, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Plurinational State of Bolovia, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Republic of Moldovia, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Trinidad andTobago, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America,United States of Virgin Island, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. East Point Safari Bookers COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCALS: Natural World Kenya Safaris has adopted tourism and hospitality protocols on health and safety to mitigate the effects of the disruptions caused by the corona virus disease and taken responsibility of ensuring that destination Kenya is safe for tourism business. Protocols for East Point Safari Bookers offices & staff: Our frontline workers – office staff and safari guides have gotten Covid-19 vaccines We have provided approved facemasks, hand sanitizers/hand washing facility with running water and soap at the entrance and at other strategic locations in the premises which are hygienically operated. We have provided contactless thermometer for body temperature check at the entrance for both staff and visitors. Have documented Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for guest Management line with these protocols and MOH Covid-19 preventive guidelines as appropriate. We have created and will maintain a register of all staff & drivers. All staff have been instructed to wash or sanitize hands their before and immediately after entering the work premises, after changing into uniforms, after using lockers and frequently while on shift, particularly after touching items or surfaces. All our staff offices have provision for adequate ventilation and maximized via wide openable windows. We have provided visible notices / signs and other sensitization information at the strategic locations/entrance on Covid-19 preventive measures, screening, frequent hand washing and sanitization and mandatory wearing of face masks. We have a Guest/visitors register shall be kept and updated daily and include mobile contact & physical address for ease in contact tracing. We have Integrated technologies to enable automation, such as online, mobile payment and discouraged cash payments. Our wide office doors shall be left/wedged open to reduce surface touching or porters/security shall be deployed to open doors to limit their touching of surfaces. We have provided separate waste bins in each office and at strategic locations and appropriate method for collection and storage of used PPEs to ensure hygienic waste disposal with minimum contact. We have a documented list of emergency contacts, reporting system and evacuation procedures for any arising health related incidents at our offices. We have developed office staff work schedules and shifts and provided the option of working from home for some of our staff. All our public facilities (kitchen, washrooms, lobby/lounge etc) shall adhere to social distancing, frequent cleaning and disinfection and provided with adequate supply of hand washing and sanitizing facilities. Staff have been trained on the same. We have developed cleaning procedures with appropriate disinfectants/sanitizers focusing on guest’s body, luggage, travel documents and high-frequency touch points/surfaces. Office gadgets/equipment headsets, personal computers, desks, telephones are dedicated to one staff member. Guest/visitors register shall be kept and updated daily and should include mobile contact & physical address for ease in tracing. Whenever possible, minimize walk-in clients and encourage online bookings. We will maintain records of sanitized areas/surfaces, detergents used and personnel involved in cleaning and sanitization process. Protocols for airport transfers, excursions & safari operations: We will ensure that all our safari transfer vehicles are properly cleaned and sanitized during and after each trip/ transfer. We will Provide packed lunches for long drive to avoid unnecessary stop-overs. We shall ensure drivers and guides use suitable communication gadgets for vehicles carrying more than 7 passengers to communicate with guest to avoid turning or shouting to enable them to be heard by guests. We will maintain a register of clients transported or who have interacted with the tour guides. We shall ensure our safari / transfer vehicles are sanitized before the start of each trip and this will include cleaning and disinfecting of all surfaces (handrails, door handles, seats etc.) at regular times in the course of trip. Particular attention shall be given to luggage disinfection before and after handling. We shall encourage open windows when weather permits, to allow air circulation in all our safari and transfer vehicles. We will limit the number of staff accompanying guests in every trip – only one driver guide per vehicle. We shall ensure information provided (like tourist map) is stuck on the back of the chairs of the vehicle to minimize contact. Only the driver guide will be permitted to open doors for the clients to minimize touching contaminated surfaces where applicable. The driver shall sanitize the doors before and after opening/closing. We will endeavor to educate office staff, driver guides and customers about their shared responsibility to help protect each other in a Covid-19 environment. Maintain appropriate and reliable list of emergency contacts for rapid assistance in case of health and safety related instances. This list will be stuck in each of our safari/transfer vehicles. We will educate and encourage our guests to minimize /avoid paying using cash at restaurants, curio shops e.t.c. Onlline, Mobile payment or credit/debit cards encouraged. Disposable approved & quality facemasks and sanitizers shall be made available in the vehicle for use at all times. Our drivers shall not be allowed to make stopover at any other place apart from the prearranged designated point or areas. All our vehicles shall carry a capacity that ensures social distancing between guests travelling together. Land cruisers and similar vehicles the carrying capacity shall not exceed 6 passengers. East Point Safari Bookers will only choose partners that are confirmed to comply with existing Government directives for the safe handling of their guests. This includes but is not limited to hotels, airlines, boats e.t.c. Any provided water bottles or items shall be labelled with each guest name to avoid sharing or use by another. Binoculars and cameras shall not to be shared and shall be sanitized regularly. Families, tour groups and couples shall be allocated to a specific vehicle and a guide for the duration of their stay to minimize exposure to other guests and guides.

Accommodation

Enkerok Tented Camp City Max Hotel Amboseli Junction Hotel Bwindi view Lodge

Others

Gorilla permits Accommodation(Full Board) Touring and Photography Transport in 4WD vehicle Driver/Guide(English speaking and professional) Drinking water Game drives

Transport

Transportation while on safari

Meals

Fullboard while on Safari Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Guide

English Professional speaking guide Guide languages other than English are available at an extra cost of 50.00 USD per day and are subject to availability

Not included:

Optional

Visiting the masai village Hot air ballon ride

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

International flights Laundry Tips given to staff Visas Drinks/Beverages Extra activities not included in the itinerary

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Day 1 Day 1: Nairobi To Masai Mara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Nairobi To Masai Mara

Leave Nairobi in the morning at 8.00 am drive to the view point of the great rift valley, descend the escarpment and drive via Narok then to Masai Mara for lunch at the campsite followed by afternoon game drive in Masaai Mara famous for its black manned lions and yearly migration of wildebeests, dinner and overnight at the Enkerok Camp.
Day 2 Day 3: Masai Mara Full Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Masai Mara Full Day

A full day spent game viewing a cross the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous mara is renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-maned lions, leopard and cheetah but also contains numerous elephant and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. All meals and over night in the Enkerok camp.
Day 3 Day 3: Masai Mara To Lake Nakuru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Masai Mara To Lake Nakuru

Pre breakfast game drive, return to tented camp for late breakfast and leave your tented camp and proceed to Lake Nakuru with lunch enroute at mai mahiu arriving in the late afternoon to check in the hotel in time for Dinner and overnight in Nakuru City Max Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Lake Nakuru To Amboseli
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Lake Nakuru To Amboseli

After breakfast, proceed for an extensive morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to see the many animals that inhabit this unique park. Lake Nakuru is known for it’s millions of flamingoes and other water birds. Leave lake Nakuru National Park to proceed to Amboseli National Park with lunch enroute for dinner and overnight at Nyati Camp
Day 5 Day 5: Amboseli Full Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Amboseli Full Day

After breakfast, get your picnic lunches packed and depart for the full day spent in Amboseli National Park with an optional tour to maasai village to experience their traditional way of life and dances, Meals and night at the Amboseli Nyati Camp
Day 6 Day 6: Amboseli To Nairobi - Kampala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Amboseli To Nairobi - Kampala

After breakfast leave your hotel , leave the Amboseli park for Nairobi with Picnic lunch served enroute arriving in Nairobi early afternoon, check inn at a budget hotel in Nairobi for a little rest as you prepare for your evening bus transfer to Kampala.
Day 7 Day 7: Kampala To Bwindi National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kampala To Bwindi National Park

You will be picked up by our guide from the Bus station in Kampala/after an early morning breakfast at 07:00hrs. You will be briefed about the whole safari before you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable which is found in the southwestern part of Uganda. Along the way there is a local drum and craft making community so you will have a visit here.

Then a stopover at the Equator to take photos, also feel free to buy some crafts and souvenirs as you head to Mbarara town where you will have your lunch from. Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check in at the lodge, relax in the evening and have Dinner.

Accommodation: Bwindi View Lodge
Day 8 Day 8: Bwindi National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Bwindi National Park

After an early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the park rangers about what to do and not to do while in the park, also you will be divided in group of 8. After continue and start off gorilla trekking these gentle giants as directed by the rangers.

This is a memorable and an amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around and also do their day to day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since its dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas you will spend one hour with them as you take photos.

Later, return back to the lodge and in the evening you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture basing on how they live, dance, and also hearing stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed. Have dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Bwindi View Lodge
Day 9 Day 9: Bwindi To Kampala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Bwindi To Kampala

Have an early breakfast, Check-out leaving the “Switzerland of Uganda” behind and start your journey back to Kampala passing through rolling hills with terraces and also you will have a great time viewing the lush vegetation of the different areas you will go through. Have lunch in Mbarara and another stop will be at Mbambire drum makers point. After buying some of these drums, continue to Kampala arriving late afternoon. The guide will drop you off to the hotel of your choice or at the airport to catch your flight back home.

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9 days tour

9 Days Best Of Kenya And Uganda Gorilla Safari

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Itinerary of your trip 9 Days Best Of Kenya And Uganda Gorilla Safari

Day 1: Nairobi To Masai Mara

Day 3: Masai Mara Full Day

Day 3: Masai Mara To Lake Nakuru

Day 4: Lake Nakuru To Amboseli

Day 5: Amboseli Full Day

Day 6: Amboseli To Nairobi - Kampala

Day 7: Kampala To Bwindi National Park

Day 8: Bwindi National Park

Day 9: Bwindi To Kampala

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