COVID-19 TESTING PROCEDURES NOVEMBER 2021 - VALID FOR DEPARTURES FROM 1 JANUARY 2022
ALL GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT VACCINATION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL JOURNEYS AND CHARTERS
Exceptions: A valid medical exemption or children under 12 years old.
TESTS ARE STILL REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE BEEN VACCINATED OR HAVE HAD COVID-19 BEFORE
The parameters we have set for testing are necessary in order to adhere to international guidelines, the border requirements of the countries through which we travel and to protect all guests and staff along with those who may not be vaccinated due the above exceptions. It is still possible to contract Covid-19 if you have been vaccinated or have had Covid-19 before. We have minimised testing wherever possible and have ensured maximum convenience by organising testing along the routes. Tests include PCR, RAPID ANTIGEN and/or RAPID ANTIBODY depending on the journey and vaccination status. Note that a vaccination will not cause a positive result for a PCR or antigen test as these tests check for active disease. If an individual has not been vaccinated due to the above exceptions, we may require a rapid antigen and antibody test. The antibody test’s goal is to detect if an individual is infectious from a current infection and the antigen test may determine if an individual is in the throes of an infection. The onus is upon the guest to ensure they have the required test results before the journey’s departure. Please see the WHO website for more information.
ALL TESTS ARE FOR THE GUEST’S ACCOUNT WHETHER TAKEN AT A TESTING FACILITY OR WITH ROVOS RAIL
For journeys across borders, Rovos Rail has organised testing along the route. Nurses will carry out testing on board the train or at lodges/hotels. For tests taken at our departure lounges or along the route, paperwork and payment will take place on the day of departure. Tests are charged for by cash and/or credit card dependent on the journey requirements.
Please ensure you have the correct payment at departure. Rates are subject to change and will be confirmed before travel.
WE REQUIRE NEGATIVE TEST RESULTS AND/OR VACCINATION CERTIFICATES PRESENTED AT CHECK-IN or emailed to your agent or [email protected] before the journey’s departure.
Text messages are not accepted.
