Mauritius has lifted its travel ban on South Africa

The travel ban for South Africans has been lifted in Mauritius, according to the government.

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) said in a statement that Mauritius‘ Covid-19 travel restrictions on South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe will be lifted on Friday, January 7, 2022, allowing commercial travel between the nations to resume.

Travelers are encouraged to contact airlines and tour operators to ensure flight availability and the appropriate Covid-19 guidelines to follow.

“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” said the director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Arvind Bundhun (MTPA).

The Mauritian health authorities are continuing to adopt a comprehensive strategy to controlling the Covid-19 virus, with booster doses being given first to those who have previously been vaccinated twice.

Adolescents between the ages of 15 and 18 are also being vaccinated.

“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” said Arvind Bundhun.

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