Travel advice
Visas and entry requirements
And why the East Africa Tourist Visa is usually the right answer.
Everything practical, written properly so you can plan without a phone call. If something here is unclear or out of date, tell us — we would rather fix it than have you find out at an airport.
Before you go
Six practical guides
Travel advice
Health and vaccinations
Including the rule that protects the gorillas from you.
Travel advice
Money and tipping
Bring more small dollar notes than you think.
Travel advice
Getting there and around
And why the airport you choose changes the whole trip.
Travel advice
Safety in Uganda and Rwanda
Including the parts that are not simple.
Travel advice
Responsible travel
The choices that actually change something.
Also useful
Planning the trek itself
- Permits and costs — prices for all three countries and what they cover
- Best time to trek — month by month
- How hard is the trek? — terrain, altitude and trekking over sixty
- What to pack — the six items that matter
- Frequently asked questions — sixteen short answers