Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least six months with five clear pages. For the Trans Africa trip 25 clear pages are required.

East and Southern Africa trips:

If your Travelling with us anywhere from Nairobi to Cape Town are have the following passport - Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA you can at the moment get all your visas on the border of each country we visit if they are needed.

EU Passports:

As there are so many new countries coning into the EU there are some exceptions to the above, particularly for new members.

Dual Nationality:

If you have dual nationality you can only do the trip on one passport as you may need to show your exit from the previous country before you enter the next and most African countries do not accept dual nationality

Please note:
Nationalities other than Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA please seek local consular advice for your visa requirements before setting off. As visa requirements are subject to constantly change it is advisable to check before travel. Visa costs change overnight so prices used are only correct at the time of publishing.

For Gorilla trip visiting the gorillas which is normally in Rwanda:

If the gorillas are seen out side East Africa; that been in either Rwanda or DR Congo another Ugandan and Kenyan visa will need to be bought at the respective borders to re enter these two countries.

A useful guide to finding out what visas you will need can be found on www.wikipedia.com if you search by putting in your passort ie British Passport etc. This will give you a list of visa costs and availability. Please remember though that this is a guide only and as things change it may not be 100reliable.

Middle East Don't get Jordan or Syria visas beforehand, as you will have to pay for them again on route. Passports and inoculation cards with any Israeli stamps or indications that you have been to Israel must be replaced. This also applies for flight tickets in or out of Israel and any border stamps given when you exit Israel by any land border, particularly from Israel to EgyptBring the appropriate currencies to pay for them as outlined below.You'll need 6 blank pages in your passport, which must be valid for 9 months.If you have dual nationality only use one passport.

Turkey

New Zealanders and South Africans do not need a visa. British and Australians do but they are only issued upon arrival in Turkey, they cost £10 for British and US$20 for Australians.

Syria and Jordan

Most nationalities need these and we get them on route. Syria costs US$15 and Jordan US$12, pay in US$ only. Zimbabwe passport holders need to contact us before joining for a special permit. There is a $5 exit fee from Jordan.

Lebanon

UK and Irish passport holders cannot get Lebanese visas on the border (for those wishing to do the day trip - they must be obtained before departure).

Egypt

All nationalities need a visa. South African and Zimbabwe passport holders must obtain a visa before arrival in Egypt, not en route. The cost for British, Australian and New Zealand passport holders is £15, or you can get the visa as you enter Egypt at the border for US$15.

Africa VisasKenyan

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA need one. It can be obtained at the airport in Nairobi for US$50.

Uganda

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA need one. It can be obtained on the Uganda border for US$50.
Rwanda and D.R. Congo:
Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA need one. It can be obtained on the Uganda border for US$60. An application for this visa is made on line at the start of the tour.

Tanzania

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA need one. It can be obtained on the border of Tanzania for US$50 and U$D100 for USA.

Malawi

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA do not need one.

Mozambique

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA need one. It can be obtained in Malawi prior to entry for US$30.

Zimbabwe

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA need one. They are obtained on the border and cost; NZ – U$D30. Australian - U$D50. UK – U$D55. USA – U$D60.

Zambia

Is normally visited when people cross the bridge at Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe as there are more adventure activities on the Zambian side of the Falls. The cost of a day visit visa is U$D20. Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA need one. If travelling through Zambia the visas can normally be gotten on the border and cost; Australia, NZ, Canada, EU for US$50 UK and USA for US$150 for single entry.

Botswana

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA do not need one.

Namibia

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA do not need one.

South Africa

Australia, NZ, UK, Canada, EU, and USA do not need one. South Africa requires that you have 2 free consecutive pages in your passport to enter, sometimes they also ask for proof of onward journey; that is your flight or tour ticket.
To check visas information contact us or search at www.embassyworld.com