(TAN): Mauritius has lifted the Covid-19 travel ban imposed on South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, the The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) said.
Commercial passenger flights from these countries to Mauritius are allowed to resume now. Full details of Covid-19 entryrequirements and safety protocols are online: www.mauritiusnow.com.
“We are very pleased that South Africans can once again travel to Mauritius. The Covid-19 has placed significant pressure on all nations to do the right thing and we thank South Africans and the South African travel industry for their patience in this regard,” ssaid MTPA Director Arvind Bundhun.
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The Mauritian health authorities are continuing to implement a wide-ranging Covid-19 response and are presently prioritising the rollout of booster doses for those who are already double vaccinated. The vaccination of 15 to 18-year-olds is also well underway.
“Sanitary protocols throughout the Mauritius hospitality industry remain at the very highest standards, ensuring that the local community and international guests are afforded maximum protection from the virus. Visitors can book holidays to Mauritius with a high degree of confidence that their trips will be enjoyable, safe, and secure,” Bundhun said.
