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Crossing Borders, Rwanda, Uganda

Crossing Borders from Kampala to Kigali

Here is how I crossed the border from Kampala in Uganda to Kigali in Rwanda by land.  Ticket Fee: 60,000 Ugandan Shillings for a VIP seat (highly recommended) Travel Time: Around 13 hrs. depending on traffic and number of people in line in the passport control Travel Schedule: I took the 7:30 pm bus because I prefer overnight […]

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Rwanda, Visa Guide

Rwanda Visa Guide

Given bilateral agreements, nationals of the following Countries may visit Rwanda without a visa for a period of up to 90 days: Hong Kong, Philippines, Mauritius, Singapore and the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the following documents still need to be presented upon arrival at Rwanda port of entry: Duly filled out and printed application […]

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Rwanda, Uganda

Rwanda vs Uganda – A Destination Comparison

There are so many activities to do while in Africa. The most famous of all is safari game viewing. While that once-in-a-lifetime experience is truly remarkable, there is one other must-try thing that’s equally exciting: Primates trekking. Whether you aim to see endangered mountain gorillas, clever chimpanzees or unique golden monkeys, East Africa got a […]

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