Kenya – Tourist Visas are currently US$20 (for a 7 day transit visa) or US$50 (for a 30 day tourist visa) and are issued on arrival for British, Australian and New Zealand travellers. South African visitors must obtain their Kenyan visa in advance. Everyone requires a valid Yellow Fever Certificate and an onward ticket to show immigration on arrival. All nationalities should check with the Embassy before travelling.
You may choose to apply for an ‘East African Visa’ in advance of your trip if applicable and available. An East African Visa is a multi-entry visa covering entry into Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. You can specifically request an East African Visa from immigration at Jomo Kenyatta Airport upon arrival at a cost of US$100. This visa is worthwhile if seeing the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda.
Entry into Congo will negate any other East African Visa, therefore, it is suggested that if we are travelling to Congo to see the mountain gorillas on your expedition that you purchase a ‘Transit‘ visa when landing in Kenya. However, remember these are only valid for 7 days, therefore, you should check that you meet those requirements.
Uganda – All nationalities require visas. These are available at the border for most European nationalities, British, Australian and New Zealand costing US$50. All nationalities should check with the Embassy before travelling.
Congo – All nationalities require visas and these are available at the border and are arranged by our ‘fixer’. Tourist visas cost approximately US$105 for entry into Congo. Valid Yellow Fever Certificates are required for entry into Congo. Entry into Congo will negate any other East African Visa, therefore, it is suggested that if we are travelling to Congo to see the mountain gorillas on your expedition that you purchase a ‘Transit’ visa when landing in Kenya. All nationalities should check with the Embassy before travelling.
Rwanda – If we visit the mountain gorillas in Rwanda on your expedition a re-entry visa will be required to enter back into Uganda / Kenya after exiting Rwanda. PLEASE NOTE your crew need to make prior arrangements to ensure the necessary visas are waiting upon our arrival at the border.
Tanzania – Currently visas for most EEC nationalities, British, Canada, America, New Zealand and Australians cost US$50 and can be purchased at the border. Visas for Irish and American travellers cost US$100 and nationals from Switzerland and Brazil require a visa BEFORE they travel. All nationalities should check with the Embassy before travelling.
Malawi – Visas for Malawi are currently free.
Zambia – Currently most EEC nationalities, British, Canada, America, New Zealand and Australians cost US$50 and can be purchased at the border. Visas for Irish and American travellers are free. All nationalities should check with the Embassy before travelling.
Zimbabwe – At present most European nationalities, New Zealand and Australians require an entry visa, but this is easily purchased at the border. Visas cost between US$30 & US$75 dependent upon nationality.
Botswana, Namibia & South Africa – Visas are currently free of charge and are obtained at the border of each country.
Departure Taxes – If you are departing from the following countries; Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe departure tax of US$30 is payable. Please check with your Travel Agent or Airline whether or not your flight ticket already includes the departure tax. If not, you will need to budget for this amount. Departure Tax must be paid in US$’s cash.
