Visa Information | Nairobi to Gorillas & Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Passports
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the time your travelling, with one clear page per country and two extra.
Visas
East and Southern Africa trips: If you’re travelling between Nairobi and Cape Town and have one of the following passports – Australia, UK, Canada, most EU & USA, the entry is either;
a] Visa-free
b] Visa on the border.
c] Visa online – before departure.
More details below, country by country.
Nationalities other than Australia, UK, Canada, most EU, & USA should seek visa advice with each country they are visiting before setting off.
Gorilla trips
We normally see the gorillas in Uganda. However if we see the gorillas in Rwanda, you’ll need a Rwanda visa, in which case we will advise you.
One of the better, up to date sites is Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page– Type “Visa requirements for “YOUR NATIONALITY” citizens”.
Visas for East Africa
Kenya Apply online before traveling
All visitors to Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey. It’s valid for 3 months on issue. Normally issued within 3 working days.
https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en/east-african-tourist-visa.html
You cannot get this visa on entry.
Uganda Apply online before traveling
https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/apply
You cannot get this visa on entry.
Rwanda Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU & USA need one. An application for this visa is made online at the start of the tour if we are seeing the gorillas in Rwanda.
Tanzania Apply on line https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
Read the visa guidelines, and apply two weeks before arrival
https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/guidelines
Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, most EU, & USA need one.
It can also be obtained on the border of Tanzania for US$50 or $100 for USA.
Visas for Southern Africa
Malawi Most nationalities need one before entry – US$50 online https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance
You cannot get this visa on entry.
Zambia The cost of the visa is $50. Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU & USA need one. This visa can be purchased on the border, or online https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&Itemid=114
Zimbabwe Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, most EU & USA need one. Obtained on entry for US$30, or online https://www.evisa.gov.zw/#/Home
Botswana Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, most EU & USA do not need one.
Namibia Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, most EU & USA do not need one.
South Africa Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, most EU & USA do not need one. South Africa might ask for proof of onward journey, that is a flight ticket if you arrive by land, or tour ticket if arriving by air.
Lesotho UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and most EU countries don’t need a visa.
Mozambique UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, South Africa – visa free, paying $10 on arrival.
Australia and New Zealand need a visa – on line for $150, or on entry for $80.
Other nationalities need to check visa regulations.
Visa prices and requirements change, information and costs are advisory