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There is no doubt that Kenya is the uncontested “Safari Capital of the World”, In fact, the country is home to a number of incredible National Parks & Game Reserves, and it is arguably the place where the phrase ‘Hakuna Matata’ (no worries) originated from thus embodying the national attitude; where smile is the most valuable currency.

To help you plan your holiday to Kenya, you can get in touch with one of our Kenya specialists who can help you plan your bespoke safari as well as advise you further on what you need to know about travelling to Kenya in the ‘new normal’ in the event you have need further clarification apart from the listed points below :

1. What are the current entry requirements for Kenya?

All passengers must have a negative PCR result not older than 96 hours from the date the test is taken till your arrival to be allowed entry into Kenya. All passengers will also be screened on arrival for Covid symptoms.

2. Will I need to Quarantine in Kenya before I can enjoy my Holiday? If so, how long?

Obviously, you’ll not be required to quarantine on arrival if you do not show any symptoms of COVID-19 symptoms, however, you are required to complete a mandatory COVID-19 Travelers Health Surveillance Form online submitted prior to travel even if transiting. A QR code will be provided upon submission of the form which must be presented to the port health officials in order to be allowed to proceed to Immigration. Passengers that do not have a negative COVID-19 test will be returned by the airline to their embarkation point or if approved by Port Health, may enter into mandatory quarantine at government designated facilities (which also include an approved list of hotels.

3. Are there any Restriction on what I can do and where I can Visit in Kenya?

Currently, Kenya has a nationwide curfew in place between 22:00 and 04:00 that is effective up to March 12, 2021. All tourists are required to take the expected to follow social distancing and hygiene measures.

4. What Policies has Kenya put in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19?

The government of Kenya in collaboration with various private stakeholders have implemented a number of prevention measures including the mandatory wearing of face coverings and maintaining social distance to curb the spread of COVID-19. Most hotels, lodges, and restaurants have also reopened, with increased health and safety measures in place. Face masks must be worn at all times in public places.

5.  Will I need to quarantine on my return?

The requirement for the number of days of self-isolation on your return depends on your country of origin. For instance, you must self-isolate for 5 days if you are entering the UK from any foreign country except Ireland or unless you have a valid exemption.

Kindly check with our team at info@tembeaafrica.co.ke or contact us via our contact page for more information.

Cheers & Stay Safe!

How would you like to celebrate your second opportunity in life when we overcome or adopt to Coronavirus? I think the best answer should be traveling and exploring places that you’ve ever wished to visit. In fact, if there’s one lesson that i believe we’ve all learned from the outbreak of COVID-19 within our nations is that tomorrow is never guaranteed and we should celebrate and enjoy each day to the fullest. Picture this; you were born and grew up in place X, went and finished school at the same place and eventually got employed at the same place where you were born and raised. Now your region has been hit by the spread of COVID-19; meaning that you can no longer go to work or do your normal stuff due to the fact that your government has declared a state lock-down. How does that sound? Sad, stressful and boring especially for someone who has never had a chance to explore different place, meet new people, explore different culture, eat different cuisine and experience new adventure and activities.

However the best part is that as human we’ve proven over time that we can always adopt to every situation or challenge that come our way and I believe there’re brighter days to come and opportunity for us to do things differently when we overcome this difficult time and here are the top Five Must-Have Experiences in Africa that we highly recommend for you when things go back to normal:

1. Masai Mara

For anyone seeking a true African wilderness experience then a visit to Masai Mara Game Reserve should be one of your top activity on your bucket list. What makes this destination so special is the famous great wildebeest migration which occur at the Mara river from July to October. This is a huge attraction that brings over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and several species of antelope uniformly making a circular tour between the Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya. Apart from the mass exodus of wildebeest, this park can be visited throughout the year due to its richest concentration of wildlife, including the “Big Five”(Elephants, Lions, Leopard, Rhino & Buffalo) as well as Zebras, Antelope, Hyena and Giraffes

2. Ngorongoro Crater

Often referred to as the 8^th Natural Wonder of the World, Ngorongoro Crater is another must-experience destination in Africa because of its sheer beauty and ancient caldera whereby visitors are able to encounter over 30,000 wild animals in the crater’s diverse range of habitats: swampy wetlands, open savannah, woodland and lake – all within the steep rock walls that climb through thick forest some 600 m to the rim. The crater is also an all year round destination, ensuring great sightings no matter when you decide to visit the Ngorongoro crater.

3. Amboseli National Park

The Amboseli National Park is the second most popular destination in Kenya after the Masai Mara and what makes this parks so special is the fantastic views of the highest Mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, standing at 5,896 Meters (19,341 ft) especially in the early morning and late afternoon when the Mountain becomes visible. The striking picturesque appearance of Mount Kilimanjaro is something else and you have to experience it to know the feeling. Additionally, numerous wildlife especially the African Elephants can be experienced at this park throughout the year.

4. Kibale, Playground of Chimpanzees

The playground of Uganda’s chimpanzees, Kibale National Park is one of the last remaining areas of rain-forest in Africa that offers visitors 75 percent chance of viewing over 600 chimpanzees that nest in its tree canopy.

5. Zanzibar and its Pristine Beaches

Off the Coast of Tanzania floats archipelago of spice Islands-Zanzibar and Pemba. Here where the ancient Swahili culture flourishes almost unchanged and the dhows sail as they have for thousands of years, there are silver beaches and clear blue sea. The island is also blessed with spice gardens and sultan’s palaces; and the chance to wander through the ancient lanes of Stone Town with its antique emporiums, ‘House of Wonders,’ Dr.Livingstone’s house, old Slave market and Arab Fort

Kindly get in touch with us at info@tembeaafrica.co.ke or contact us via our contact page if interested in early booking of any of the above experiences.

Cheers & Stay Safe!

Although things have not yet fully got back to normal within most part of the world due to Coronavirus Pandemic, we still cannot deny the fact that the process of transitioning to normal has already begun within some countries. In fact, for the past couple of weeks we’ve witnessed some countries scaling back few of their restriction and in Italy for instance, people are now allowed to visit bookshops and laundries, while younger students are returning to classrooms in Denmark. Kenya is also moving on the same direction and it is only a matter of time before most countries begin to open up their borders. Now the only question for you as travel enthusiast is how have you prepared yourself to travel when things get back to normal? Here are our five post-covid-19 traveling tips:

1. Plan your bucket list

There is no better time to think about things that you want to accomplish with the rest of your life than now and planning your bucket list should be on top of your traveling agenda during this period. Some of our highly recommend tips for you when planning your travel bucket list include: think about what you want to see, what do you want to do, when do you want to travel and finally how much are you willing to spend.

2. Work with a Travel Agent

After you’ve identified and planned out your travel bucket list, it will be best for to work hand in hand with a Reputable travel agent who will not only advise you on the COVID-19 situation within the destination that you plan to visit but also help you in planning out any additional travel experiences that will help in reducing the risk of worrying and ‘’what if.’’

3. Start Your Reservation Early

As much as there may still be fear among most travels on why they should start booking early, we still advice you to begin making your reservation as far in advance as possible. This will not only give you a chance of getting best rates\offer for a better quality experience but also give you an edge when it comes to making specific requests as well as provide some peace of mind.

4. Take Travel Insurance

The best part of getting a travel insurance is that; it protects you and your trip. However, we highly advice you to understand how some policies have changed since World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus as a pandemic before getting you travel insurance. As a matter of fact, it will be best for you to research and work with a reputable travel insurance who will explain to you on a nutshell on some of their policies on cancellation, abandonment or curtailment claims that are related to the coronavirus.

5. Always keep yourself safe during travel

Finally, always keep yourself safe during travel by following WHO recommendations which include: regularly and thoroughly cleaning your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water, maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and other, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth and finally making sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with face mask, bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately and wash your hands.

Remember safety begins with you!

Kindly get in touch with us at info@tembeaafrica.co.ke or contact us via our contact page if interested in early booking of any of the above experiences.

Cheers & Stay Safe!