Covid 19 Requirements
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      3. Covid 19 Requirements

      Covid 19 - Rwanda Entry Requirements

      Entry Requirements

      Before Arrival
      All Travellers
      All passengers eligible ( aged 12 years and over) for a COVID- 19 vaccine, are advised to be fully vaccinated and in possession of a valid COVID- 19 vaccination certificate.


      On Arrival
      All Travellers
      • Clear immigration and collect luggage
      • Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on their Rwanda Safari.



      Travellers Scheduled To Visit National Parks
      • Travellers over the age of 5 years, due to visit primates at Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Gishwati- Mukura National Parks are required to present a valid negative RT- PCR COVID- 19 test certificate conducted within 72 hours of their arrival at the park.
      • Travellers aged 5 years and over, due to visit any other parks not mentioned above are required to undergo a Rapid Antigen COVID- 19 test within 72 hours of their arrival at the park.
      In Rwanda

      • Hotels are operating as normal
      • Restaurants are operating as normal
      • Clients of restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars, and other recreation centers in Kigali are required to be fully vaccinated
      • Temperature screening in public places
      • Face masks are only to be worn when visiting National Parks and in closed/ confined public places e. g public transport, aircraft, shops, and offices.
      • Social distancing of 1. 5m apart is required at all times in public places


      Before Departure

      • Departing passengers whose airlines or destination country requires a negative COVID- 19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by the Rwanda Biometrical Center, Government health centers, and other designated testing sites
      • Passengers whose airline or destination country do not require a negative COVID- 19 test certificate are able to depart Rwanda without testing.