All travelers arriving in Rwanda must be tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure (meaning that you get tested and get results no more than 3 days before your first flight), complete the passenger locator form, and upload the COVID-19 test certificate. All travelers arriving in Rwanda will be screened upon entry and be given a second test to confirm the negative results of first test done prior to arrival.

• ● All travelers are required to complete 24 hours in a designated transit hotel while awaiting the results of the second test.
• ● The Government of Rwanda has negotiated special rates at the designated hotels for the waiting period. Should a guest wish to remain in the hotel after receiving negative test results, they are welcome to extend their stay at the applicable hotel’s rates.
• ● The negotiated hotel rate is on full board basis (inclusive of three meals) and if a guest takes less than the three meals, no refund will be provided. Any extras will be paid separately order.
• ● The meals are inclusive of water or soft drinks. Any extras will be paid for separately on order.

As part of Government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the following is mandatory upon entry into Rwanda as of 15 August 2020:

• ● All travelers arriving in Rwanda must have a negative COVID-19 certificate. The only accepted test is a SARS-CoV 2 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) performed within 120 hours of departure (meaning travelers must be tested and get results within 5 days of their first flight). Other tests, such as Rapid Diagnostics Test (RDTs), are not accepted.


• ● All travelers arriving in Rwanda must complete the passenger locator form and upload the COVID-19 test certificate prior to arrival. Please see passenger locator form and list of designated transit hotels on www.rbc.gov.rw.


• ● All travelers arriving or transiting through Rwanda will be screened upon entry and take a second RT-PCR test to confirm the negative results of the test done prior to arrival.


• ● All travelers are required to wait 24 hours for the results of their COVID-19 test in a designated transit hotel. All COVID-19 prevention measures announced by the Ministry of Health must be respected during waiting period.


• ● The Government of Rwanda has negotiated special rates at designated transit hotels for the 24 hour waiting period. Should a guest wish to remain in the hotel after receiving negative test results, they are welcome to extend their stay at the hotel’s applicable rates.

Please know that the health and safety of you and our staff is our #1 priority. So, in addition to our normal practices, you can expect the following added measures until further notice:

• ● COVID screening for all guests and staff, including touchless forehead thermometers.
• ● Group sizes reduced to the maximum allowed
• ● Cleaning & Sanitizing regularly
• ● Washing, wiping down and disinfecting all Equipment
• ● Providing access to hand sanitizer and gloves while on tour
• ● Staff and Visitors to stay home and away from others if feeling unwell in any way
• ● Maintain physical distancing of 2m and wear a mask

For questions or updates regarding our situation and measures we have put into place please Get in Touch With Us Please also feel free to visit the ZaNiheza and explore our experiences from the comfort and safety of your own home any time.

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For health resources visit Rwanda’s Ministry of Health