Lisa Roberts

” Luxury travel to Africa – the best post-COVID experiences Situated in remote and pristine wilderness areas, small luxury safari camps and private villas are ideal for travellers seeking wide open spaces and an intimate safari experience. Situated in the Meru National Park in Kenya is the hidden gem of Elsa’s Private House, a two bedroom villa with an infinity pool and private garden, facing Mount Kenya. , Chongwe River House is a four bedroom private house with flowing curves and bends and ceilings studded with river pebbles that evolve into open living spaces that celebrate the surrounding wilderness. In the northern part of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa is where you will find this contemporary eco-luxe safari lodge with three ultra-luxurious exclusive use villas.

Here is a round up some of the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS we’ve been receiving lately about “travel in Africa in the time of COVID’ with answers as we can provide them, to the best of our on-the-ground knowledge, at the time of publishing this blog. The fact is that it was identified in South Africa thanks to the country’s advanced scientific community which has contributed enormously to research into Covid since the beginning. In line with all other countries around the world, travellers coming to Southern and East Africa will be expected to abide by the regulations which include mandatory wearing of masks at all times, practising social distancing in public spaces, regular washing or sanitizing of hands and presenting a negative COVID-19 test result as per the relevant country At the time of writing, we understand that you will still need to produce a negative test when you arrive into each country in Southern and East Africa.

As exciting as it is that Rwanda and Uganda have re-opened for tourism and Gorilla trekking is possible again, it is important to note that set Covid-19 guidelines that must be observed as gorillas share 98 percent of our DNA, they are susceptible to human respiratory viruses. The assigned Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) guides shall ensure there is social distancing of 2 metres (6 feet) among the tourists while tracking, where practical. Visitors gather at the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi at 7am, and are allocated a family group on the day according to fitness levels, as well as being briefed on protocols and rules for visiting the gorillas. Gorilla trekking is strenuous and should guests have any condition that could be triggered by high altitude or vigorous exercise, we recommend that all guests consult with their general practitioner well in advance of their travel date as this will enable them to comply accordingly with said protocol (by having an issued certificate of health) and utilize the opportunity to discuss other sensible health precautions.

Our destinations have so much to offer multigenerational travelers in a safe travel-bubble, from sole-use boutique villas and intimate safari camps to educational wildlife encounters, adventures in nature, and cultural experiences. Even before the pandemic, the global wellness movement experienced an exponential expansion over the preceding years, reflecting the world’s growing need for a more mindful, conscious, and slower way of traveling. Particularly in Africa, the people who live and work in the tourism industry have their lives directly impacted by the positive investment that travelers make in choosing their particular destination or camp. We are more and more committed to creating connections between our guests and the incredible people who are the life, soul and hardworking hands of Africa’s national parks and wildlife reserves.