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2022 – Covid19 and Your Upcoming tour to Uganda – What you Need to Know about Booking, Cancellations, Reschedules
2022 – Covid19 and Your Upcoming tour to Uganda – Your Questions Answered What you Need to Know about Booking, Cancellations, Rescheduling your Uganda gorilla trekking permits and Chimp permits during the COVID-19 Pandemuc The current outbreak and spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) together with the associated media and social media coverage is understandably becoming an increasing…
Read MoreAfrica Ebola Outbreak– Is Uganda safe for tourists? Is there Ebola in Uganda
Africa Ebola Outbreak– Is Uganda safe for tourists? Is there Ebola in Uganda In this article, we try to answer the following Questions: Africa Ebola Outbreak– Is Uganda safe for tourists? Are you safe from Ebola when you travel to Uganda? Will I catch Ebola while in Uganda? How to avoid Ebola in Uganda. You…
Read MoreTips for Gorilla Trekking – how to have the best gorilla trek in Rwanda
Tips for Gorilla Trekking – how to have the best gorilla trek Purchase your gorilla trekking permits as far in advance as possible for priority assignment to a choice group and to be sure you obtain a permit at all. You will be with a group and guide. Also, consider hiring a local person as…
Read MoreIs Uganda Safe for Tourists? Is it safe to go to Uganda, How safe is Uganda
Is Uganda Safe for Tourists? Is it safe to go to Uganda? How safe is Uganda: Uganda is an largely safe country to visit. Within the cities, there could be some incidences like mugging, snatching but largely, Uganda is safe. The Uganda people are very friendly and courteous, more so to foreign tourists. At least 1.4 million tourists…
Read MoreWhat to wear for gorilla trekking to see the gorillas? Packing for Gorilla Trek
What to wear for gorilla trekking to see the gorillas? Packing for Gorilla Trek What to wear for gorilla trekking to see the gorillas; what should I wear for gorilla tracking; what is the dress code for gorilla tracking; what should I pack for gorilla tracking; how should I prepare for gorilla tracking/ trekking? Put…
Read MoreRwanda visa on arrival, no prior application for visa to Rwanda
Effective from 01 January 2018, nationals of all countries will get the Rwanda visa upon arrival without prior application. Previously, one had to apply for their Rwanda visa online in advance before arriving Rwanda. This was reached upon in the Rwanda government cabinet meeting on November 08, 2017, that approved the establishment of the new…
Read MoreTravel Documents, Visas, Vehicle Crossing in East Africa Countries – Frequently asked questions
Questions about Visa and Travel Document Requirements when travelling between Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi. do I need a visa when crossing from one country to another? How do I cross borders with my own vehicle? a) Do I need a visa to travel from one EAC country to the next? If you are a…
Read MoreWho needs yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate to Rwanda, Who is exempted from the Immunization certificate?
Who needs yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate to Rwanda, Who is exempted from the Immunisation certificate? While Rwanda is Yellow Fever free, following the current active outbreak of Yellow Fever in Angola and the documenting of imported cases in some countries, the Rwandan Ministry of Health is implementing measures to prevent the import of Yellow Fever…
Read MoreUganda Launches e-Visa application for Uganda Tourist visa applications
Uganda Launches e-Visa application for Uganda tourist visa applications You can now apply for your Uganda tourist visa online with the new e-visa system. All those who have guests, friends or relatives visiting Uganda, kindly advise them to apply for the Visas online. Soon they will be no issuance at the point of entry. It…
Read MoreWho Needs and How to Apply for Rwanda Visa– Tourist Visa Entry Requirements, East Africa Tourist visa application
If you are a foreiegner visiting Rwanda, you should submit your visa application to the Rwandese embassy or diplomatic mission near you for processing. Where this mission isn’t available, you can request for a visa acceptance letter online which you will present on arrival to get your visa upon payment of the visa fee –…
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