Covid-19 Corona outbreak
Updated country list
Please check with your own government first if traveling to any of these countries is allowed and what travel restrictions, quarantaine rules and travel insurance policies are valid.
Download [COUNTRY ARRIVAL PROTOCOLS – QUICK REFERENCE] the latest entry requirements for all our destinations.
- Complete Financial Protection
African Travels offers complete financial protection for all our travellers. When travelling with African Travels, your holiday is financially protected by the GGTO, the Dutch Guarantee Fund. We offer all our travelers from anywere around the world the guarantee that they will be reimbursed for any payments made for trips including airfares (if booked via African Travels), in the event that we declare financial insolvency. It is a comforting feeling indeed.
Frequest askes questions
I want to postpone or cancel my existing booking. Will I be charged?
There are two options:
Credit for Future Tours (free): You keep your money as a credit on file. In short, you can use the credit to book a future tour with the same tour operator. If this is available for you, we’ll contact you personaly. Note:this is only available for some tours.
Full Cancellation (fees may apply): You can cancel your tour. Please note, full refunds are not available for all tours and fees may apply.
Can the tour operator make changes to my tour?
Re-routing: The tour operator may re-route the itinerary to make sure that travellers are safe and that the tour still runs smoothly. The tour operator will be in touch with any changes they may need to make.
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Cancellation: The tour operator has the right to cancel your upcoming departure if they have any safety concerns. If they do cancel the tour for any reason, you can expect the tour operator to be in touch with your alternative options.
Should I avoid booking flights right now?
Many airlines are offering flexible booking options for future flights that allow you to change your reservation. Check with individual airlines for details. However, we do recommend to book with a national airline. They have more government support in case this is needed.
If I want to book a future tour now, do you offer any extra flexibility?
We offer additional flexibility on selected tours. If your plans have to change due to Corona, you can easily change the dates or tour.
Save tourism
We are all in this together. We are very sorry for this situation having unravelled in this unexpected way. It is now that we need to stick together and help each other out – in friendships, families and also in business. Our team has confidence in the resilience of the industry to respond and make a full recovery.
Africa, its wildlife and its people depend largely on tourism. Please do not cancel your trip but change the dates rather if necessary in order to save tourism.
We are thanking you in advance for your corporation and understanding. We do remain available for any emergencies you may need to discuss. So if you are concerned about your trip, please contact us!
