Uganda

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Crossing Borders, Kenya, Uganda

Crossing Borders from Nairobi, Kenya to Kampala, Uganda

Here is my guide for how to travel from Nairobi in Kenya to Kampala in Uganda by land and cross the border, all based on my experience.  Ticket Fee: 3400 Kenyan Shillings for a VIP seat (highly recommended) Travel Time: Around 13 hrs. depending on traffic and the number of people in line in passport control. Travel […]

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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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Uganda, Visa Guide

Uganda Visa Guide

A Philippine passport holder can apply for a visa upon arrival in Uganda international airport or major land borders. Note that if you are visiting two or all of the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda- it is best to acquire the Class T12 East Africa Tourist Visa. This is a joint tourist visa that entitles […]

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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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