Effective 26th May 2023, visitors including children above 5 years (where applicable) no longer require to provide a negative COVID-19 test before visiting all National parks in Rwanda. Since the outbreak of the pandemic three years ago, there have been a number of restrictions to cab the spread of the virus. Among other guidelines was the requirement to carry out covid-19 tests taken 72 hours before visiting the National Parks.
A communication made on the official Rwanda Development Board Twitter handle on the morning of 26th May 2023 indicates that a negative COVID-19 test is no longer a requirement for visiting any of the country’s four National Parks (Volcanoes, Nyungwe Forest, Akagera and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks).
However, wearing of Face Marks will still be mandatory for travelers undertaking primate tracking (Gorilla trekking, Golden monkey tracking, or Chimpanzee tracking).
Adventure Consults team is excited about the news and here is a question-and-answer summary based on the commonly asked questions in relation to covid-19 travel restrictions.
Do not hesitate to ask for clarifications as you make arrangements for your trip to Rwanda, or ask for updates because policies can change anytime and sometimes at last minute – sales@adventureconsults.com
Arrival
- Does one need to have covid-19 vaccination certificate to enter Rwanda?
No, vaccination certificate is not a requirement to enter Rwanda. - Is the Passenger Locator Form still a requirement prior travel to Rwanda?
No, the Passenger Locator Form is no longer required. - Does one need to carry out any covid tests prior travelling to Rwanda?
No tests are required prior travelling to Rwanda. - Are there Health screening measures at entry or exit points in Rwanda?
Yes, all travelers entering/exiting Rwanda are required to undergo temperature checks. - Is there any additional Covid test required upon arrival in Rwanda?
No tests are required prior travelling to Rwanda.
Covid-19 guidelines before visiting National parks.
- Is there need for COVID-19 test before visiting Primates in Rwanda?
effective 26th May 2023, it’s no longer requirement to provide a negative COVID-19 test before visiting all National parks in Rwanda.
Departure
- Does one need to have covid-19 vaccination certificate before departing Rwanda?
No, vaccination certificate is not a requirement to exit Rwanda. However, it might be a requirement for your next destination before entry, so please endeavor to check. - Does one need to carry out any covid tests prior departing Rwanda?
No tests are required prior exiting Rwanda. However, some countries require tests before entry, so depending on your next destination, you might be required to carry out tests. - Is the Passenger Locator Form still a requirement prior departing Rwanda?
No, the Passenger Locator Form is no longer a requirement. - Are there Health screening measures at the exit points in Rwanda?
Yes, all travelers entering/exiting Rwanda are required to undergo temperature checks.
Reminder.
Adventure Consults encourages every traveler to observe preventive measures especially frequent handwashing, proper wearing of face masks in public, and maintaining safe physical distance from others (at least one meter apart).
The guidelines are as of May 2023 and can change anytime (sometimes at short notice), so we recommend that you keep checking Covid updates section or get in touch with Adventure Consults prior your travel.