katherineb

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Using Cash & Credit Cards in Uganda in the Africa Branch

    Yes, Visa is accepted, MasterCard isn't....
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Using Cash & Credit Cards in Uganda in the Africa Branch

    And bring Visa, not M/C!
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kenya: trekking + backpacker's hostels in the Africa Branch

    I've been to Nairobi 5 or 6 times now and have never felt unsafe. There's a Nairobi Backpackers, where you can stay and meet other...
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Over my heae in the Africa Branch

    You could try kayak.com or, don't know if they do that route but what about Air Kenya?
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called safari with no pre-booking in the Africa Branch

    Oh, I sent him over to Tanzania, didn't I! My bad... Ignore my post, except for the part about booking at Nairobi Backpackers.
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called safari with no pre-booking in the Africa Branch

    I'm no expert on safaris so others can confirm or deny but I'm sure you can just show up in Moshi (just take a bus) and you'll probably be...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visas in the Africa Branch

    yes, a Malawian Visa is free!
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called First timer in East Africa seeking some advice. in the Africa Branch

    Yes, there are ATMs in Uganda. Visas (for Americans in 2004 so don't know if it's still true) to Rwanda are free and obtained at the...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called All out Africa in the Africa Branch

    Well, it sounds like he's planning to go to Brazzaville to volunteer at a primate sanctuary. I'm a big primate fan so I think that's...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Woman travelling alone in Africa for 3 months in the Africa Branch

    I agree with BigBri. As for being a woman, while I can't speak about Zambia or Ethiopia, in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya, it's no big deal....
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called FERRY in the Africa Branch

    Hi,...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Nairobi - Cape Town in the Africa Branch

    You SO can do it on your own! I know though, the idea of it while you're at home sounds completely daunting. I would definitely agree...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Prepaid Visa card vs Travelers Checks in the Africa Branch

    You do not need USD for Visas! That's a total misconception. I can't tell you how many times I crossed borders between Uganda, Kenya and...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap flights from Morocco to Senegal in the Africa Branch

    The cheapest I found to get from Senegal to Europe was TAP. Or how about Air France or Royal Air Morac. Those would be my guesses. Did...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mauritania visa in the South in the Africa Branch

    They changed it? Three years ago you could just show up at the border and buy a Visa on the spot. What a pain.
    10 months ago

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