How to Plan an African Safari in the time of COVID 19

How to plan an African safari in the time of COVID 19: Planning an African safari holiday during coronavirus can be challenging but achievable provided a traveler does follow the set guidelines/measures in the place. Africa is magical, offering tourists authentic wilderness experiences that no other continent in the world can.

African safaris are unique by nature and design. Tourists immerse themselves in the wild, enjoy close interaction with wildlife on foot or while in an open safari vehicle, sleep in tents (camping), and have a meal in the wild. These among other factors make African safaris distinct from the normal trips you have ever taken.

Though coronavirus is still here, it is still possible to arrange a successful and unforgettable African safari holiday with Maranatha Tours and Travel your trusted and leading ground tour operator. Are you planning to visit Africa soon? Here are 5 amazing ways to plan the safest African safari holiday during the time of COVID 19.

Deal with an experienced travel designer

There are thousands of tour operators, tour companies, or agencies all over Africa, and using an experienced expert like Maranatha Tours and Travel is the wisest decision any African safari holiday maker can make. Having an expert such as Maranatha is great as we can help smartly plan and watch over your African safari.

The beauty of planning your African safari with travel designers is that these are destination specialists. They provide critical insight when planning your itinerary and in pre-departure preparations- they have first-hand information on the current entry requirements for the country you plan to visit, coronavirus testing guidelines, and other supporting documentation you must have.

Consider a destination

There are countless most amazing African safari destinations in Africa, each offering life-changing experiences to tourists. Africa is open for visitors’ exploration and in every destination, there are set protocols to ensure that everyone enjoys a safe safari in Africa.

The majority of wildlife safari-focused destinations in Africa require tourists to present negative COVID 19 test results taken within 72 hours. With vaccines now available and a reasonable population already vaccinated, most parts of Africa especially East African destinations have opened up tourism destinations including Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya.

When COVID 19 broke out, most of the East African states posed border closures that yielded positive results in curbing the further spread of this pandemic compared to most destinations in the world. Besides East African destinations, most of the Southern African states have also re-opened for tourism including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and others.

Timing

Need refreshing and unique experiences? Visit Africa now and enjoy fresh air, and wildlife in the magical savannas and tropical rainforests. When to visit Africa for a holiday all vary depending on visitors’ interest, budget, etc but the best time to get here is during the dry season often experienced from June to September/December to February.

If wildebeest migration experience is your area of interest on African safari then the best time to visit Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve or Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is from July to October. You can also enjoy watching wildebeest give birth during the birthing season that takes place from January to February. Game drives, gorilla trekking (perfectly done in Uganda, Rwanda, and D.R. Congo where mountain gorillas live), or chimpanzee tracking in most African countries are best conducted from June to September or December to February.

Travel safe

There are many ways to get around Africa- by road and by air. However, flying in safaris has proven to be the safe and fastest means to get to a destination. If you consider flying to any destination, be aware of basic requirements such as facemasks, hand sanitizing, social distancing, carrying out a test on coronavirus before boarding 72 hours earlier, and others.

Keep your African safari simple

Africa has plenty of opportunities for tourists to explore while on safari-no limitations when it comes to your enjoyment. A visit to Tanzania or Kenya lets you marvel at the Great Migration in the Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve respectively. Alternatively, watch the big game or go snorkeling, diving, or beach holiday on Zanzibar Island. Amazingly, you can incorporate big 5 game safaris with gorilla trekking in the misty hills of Rwanda or Uganda, and be rest assured of a lifetime experience.