*Travel Requirements*

 

• Passport: Valid for at least six months

• Visa: Required for most nationalities

• Vaccinations: Consult your doctor

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*Health and Safety*

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• Malaria: Take precautions

• Yellow fever: Vaccination required

• HIV/AIDS: Take precautions

• Medical facilities: Available in major cities

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*Currency*

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• Kenyan shilling (KES)

• Tanzanian shilling (TZS)

• Ugandan shilling (UGX)

• Rwandan franc (RWF)

• US dollar: Widely accepted

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*Language*

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• English: Official language

• Swahili: Widely spoken

• Local languages: Various

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*Climate*

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• Tropical: Hot and humid

• Temperate: Cooler in highlands

• Rainy season: March to May and October to December

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*Culture*

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• Respect local customs

• Dress modestly

• Remove shoes when entering homes or mosques

• Use right hand when eating or giving/receiving items

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*Tipping*

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• 10% in restaurants and bars

• $5-10 per day for guides and drivers

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*Shopping*

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• Local markets: Vibrant colors and sounds

• Wood carvings: Popular souvenir

• Textiles: Beautiful fabrics

• Jewelry: Unique designs

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*Festivals and Events*

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• Kenya: Lake Turkana Festival (May)

• Tanzania: Zanzibar International Film Festival (July)

• Uganda: Kampala Jazz Festival (August)

• Rwanda: Rwanda Film Festival (July)

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*National Parks Fees*

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• Kenya: $50-150per person per day

• Tanzania: $30-200 per person per day

• Uganda: $20-800 per person per day

• Rwanda: $20-1500 per person per day

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*Accommodation*

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• Luxury lodges: $200-500 per night

• Mid-range hotels: $80-200 per night

• Budget-friendly options: $10-70 per night

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*Transportation*

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• Flights: $100-500 per flight

• Road travel: $50-200 per day

• Public transport: $5-35 per ride

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*Food*

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• Local cuisine: Ugali, sukuma wiki, and nyama choma

• International cuisine: Available in major cities

• Fast food: Available in major cities

• Street food: $5-20 per meal

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*Drinking Water*

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• Bottled water: Recommended

• Tap water: Not recommended

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*Electricity*

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• 220-240V

• 3-pin plugs

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*Time Zone*

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• East Africa Time (EAT)

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*Emergency Contacts*

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• Kenya: +254 20 222 000

• Tanzania: +255 22 211 000

• Uganda: +256 41 425 000

• Rwanda: +250 788 000

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