Safety measures used by Rwanda Safari Lodges to curb the spread of COVID-19

Since the declaration of the Covid -19 Pandemic, a series of measures to curb the spread of Covid -19 has been put in place all around the world.  In March 2020 when the first case of Covid -19 was reported, the Country imposed preventive measures in general to be observed in different sectors of life i.e. economy, education, travels and tourism. As Rwanda is a well coveted destination for tourists from all around the World, the Government of Rwanda has allowed the tourism sector to continue operating but putting in place strict measures to be followed by every stakeholder in the sector from Hotels, tour operators, Parks authorities as well as tourists. If you think of travelling but not knowing where to go, know that Rwanda is a safe place for travelers, all you need is to adhere to measures in place and enjoy the beauty the country has to offer from gorilla trekking, game drive city tour and cultural tours among others. Specifically for accommodation, there are specific safety measures used by Rwanda Safari Lodges to curb the spread of COVID-19.

For visiting the country, a covid test is taken at arrival to the Kigali International Airport, while waiting for covid -19 results sometimes it is required to quarantine on the Government’s negotiated special rates at designated transit hotels for the 24 hours 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. Hotels offer airport pick up as inclusion in the negotiated rate.

There are safety measures are used by Rwanda Safari Lodges to curb the spread of COVID-19 to satisfy their clients including an implementation of a variety of new protocols and elevated practices, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and keeping with high standards of cleanliness and commitment to providing excellent service and by setting aside an isolation area & testing room, decontamination of the premises using disinfectant, training staff in Infection & Prevention Control as advised by health officials.

Other safety measures used by Rwanda Safari Lodges to curb the spread of COVID-19 such as compulsory wearing of face masks, hand washing and practice of physical distancing. The attended lodge is requested to make sure that people entering the hotel are all screened for temperature given that temperature screening may identify people who have an elevated temperature, which is one of the symptoms of COVID-19.

Among the Safety measures used by Rwanda Safari Lodges to curb the spread of COVID-19 especially for tourists visiting the Volcanoes National Park, a covid test can be taken at the lodge by inviting a doctor at the Hotel and paying a facilitation fee. This allows visitors to have the test to use either during gorilla trekking or to be used at the airport during the flight back home without travelling further to a testing site.

All of these measures have been put in place to ensure that tourists are safe and protected from Covid -19 while they are discovering attractions in the country of a thousand hills as Rwanda is known for. You don’t need to worry about your safety during a trip to Rwanda. All precautions will be taken for your safety. In addition to Safety measures used by Rwanda Safari Lodges to curb the spread of COVID-19, your tour operator will make sure that a detailed itinerary is well tailored to best cover your interest while observing all measures in place by local authorities, health and security officials. Rwanda Eco Company and its dedicated tour consultants will be ready to help you to make your travel to Rwanda a memorable experience.