News and Notes

1/23/2023

Covid Requirement Updates

Tanzania has recently dropped its requirement for a vaccine certificate with a QR code.  Hard copy vaccine certificates are still required for Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. If you are not vaccinated you can still travel to the aforementioned countries, but will need proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure from the United States. South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Rwanda no longer require proof of vaccination or testing prior to travel.

Delta Airlines has launched its new

 non-stop Atlanta to Cape Town route. The year-round service will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The route also complements Delta's existing service from Atlanta to Johannesburg, which now makes a stop in Cape Town upon its return.

Air France has resumed its flights between Paris and Cape Town three times per week. In addition Air France operates 7 weekly flights to Johannesburg.

KLM is offering 10 weekly services between Cape Town and Amsterdam. The additional flights will complement the current daily service.

Zambia has waived its $50 visa fees for travelers from the USA and several other countries, including the European Union.