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Following the emergence of the Omicron Covid Variant, the Government of Maldiveshave tightened restrictions for travel from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe as of Nov. 28 due to concerns over a new COVID-19 variant. Foreigners who have been to these countries in the past 14 days cannot enter Maldives, until further notice
All passengers will be required to complete Zanzibar’s online Traveller Surveillance Form available at https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/ within 24 hours before arrival in Zanzibar. A negative PCR test certificate, using a sample collected within 72 hours of arrival, must be presented on arrival. All travellers will be subjected to enhanced screening on arrival and may be subjected to an additional rapid test. The cost for this test is $25 per traveller.
An additional PCR test will be required 72 hours before returning home. Clients need to book online for the appointment via this website: https://zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz/app/home and results will be received via email. Costs start from $80 per person excluding transport.** Our ground handlers will be glad to assist with the transfers to the clinic and these can be booked and paid on arrival.
Travel Ban: Following the emergence of the Omicron Covid Variant, the Government of Mauritius has taken the decision to cancel all flights from South Africa, and have instituted a travel ban for South Africa until 31 December 2021. Our team are in the process of contacting affected bookings in the order of departure.
As of 01 January 2022, fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed entry into Mauritius subject to a negative PCR Test obtained 72 hours prior to departure from South Africa.
All clients (aged 18 and over) need to be fully vaccinated with an accepted vaccine (refer to www.mauritiusnow.com for a list of accepted vaccines)
What does fully vaccinated mean?
Travellers who are fully vaccinated with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine recognized by the Mauritian authorities. The second dose, if applicable, must have been administered at least 2 weeks before arrival;
Travellers must have an official documentation proving that you have already had COVID-19 and have had a post-infection vaccination 14 days prior to travel (28 days for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine);
Minors aged under 18 years old are currently exempted from vaccination and are travelling with his/her family.
In addition incoming passengers to Mauritius must download and complete:• Public health passenger locator form and
• Public health Covid-19 passenger health self-declaration form
These forms must be handed to the Ministry of Health and Wellness counters at the airport upon arrival in Mauritius. The forms are also available for download from: https://mauritiusnow.com/
All visitors to Mauritius are required to have proof of valid Covid-19 travel insurance
On arrival at the hotel, all guest will be required to undergo an antigen test. Depending on the length of stay a further antigen test will be done on day 5 of guests stays.
Visit https://mauritiusnow.com/ for the most up-to-date information.
PCR tests for returning South Africans will be available – pricing is expected to be in the
region of MRU2,500 per test.
Click Here: to download our latest Mauritius Travel protocols guide in PDF format.
THAILAND (Updated 01 October 2021)
On the 1st of October – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) advised that under new quarantine regulations approved by the Royal Thai Government, fully vaccinated foreign tourists visiting Phuket, Surat Thani, Phang-Nga, and Krabi via the relevant sandbox programmes can now stay for only seven days before being able to move on to other parts of Thailand.
Until such time as all past of Thailand are open top travellers and all forms of quarantine are removed , Holiday Factory will not be making bookings for the travel period - 01 October 2021- 31 January 2022.
BALI
Indonesia is currently closed for holiday visits and has a mandated quarantine in place. Visit www.kemkes.go.id/index.php?lg=LN02 OR www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/coronavirus for up-to-date information.
ZIMBABWE
Passengers travelling to Zimbabwe must hold a negative Covid-19 PCR clearance test certificate obtained within 48 hours prior to departure.
KENYA
Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (Covid-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken within 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The medical certificate must be in English. Passengers must hold a QR code showing they have completed a Travellers Health Surveillance Form online prior to departure - ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration.
RETURNING HOME
Passengers travelling to South Africa are strongly advised to hold a printed medical certificate of a negative Covid-19 PCR test result obtained within 72 hours prior to departure, from the date of examination. See www.gov.za/covid-19/individuals-and-households/travel-coronavirus-covid-19 for the latest updates.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is now more important than ever to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance. Many countries will deny you entry without adequate insurance. Please speak to your travel advisor about your options.
We are unable to advise or consult on insurance but can recommend the following insurers: Travel Insurance Consultants (www.tic.co.za); Hollard (www.hollard.co.za) and Bryte Insurance (www.bryte.co.za)PLEASE NOTE
If you have any specific questions regarding a medical matter, please consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. The Holiday Factory cannot and will not provide travellers with any medical and travel advice pertaining to the COVID-19 virus and therefore cannot be liable for any loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by COVID-19.
** Test pricing should be used as a guideline only and is subject to change without notice
Click here to download the Covid-19 Travel Tips.
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Travel Consultants:
Are you dynamic and driven to succeed? The Holiday Factory is looking for experienced wholesale travel consultants that are passionate about travel and focused on delivering outstanding customer service. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity.
What are we looking for?Based in Jo'burg or Cape Town.A minimum of 2 years wholesale travel experience is essential, GDS qualification (Amadeus an advantage), plus a certificate, diploma or degree in Travel/Tourism.
Please send all applications by e-mail only to HR@theholidayfactory.co.za. Should you not receive a response from the company within 14 days of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful. Position may be withdrawn without notice.
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