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   Rwanda - looking for a travel companion

   by anovitske 21 July 2010

   I am looking into doing a trip Feb 19th-24th or Feb 18th-23rd. I am interested in gorilla trek, Visoke, and Karisimbi hikes (below itinerary…

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   RE: Safety comparison

   by Kornspitz 21 July 2010

   Weve been in Colombia now for almost three weeks, just under 2 to go. Before we left, everyone told us how dangerous it is.. bla. I feel…

3. 

   Gerry Tours

   by ihatehandles 19 July 2010

   Has anybody had any experience with Gerry Tours in Rwanda? I am looking at having them help me get a gorilla permit which would require…

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   RE: How to handle money during long-term Africa travel

   by cksworld 19 July 2010

   Thank you for all the advice and comments. I will check into how to deal with Western Union. Thanks for that am021169. Regarding Dave's…

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   Kenya and Rwanda - Misc questions

   by callingstation 19 July 2010

   Hi All, Still preparing my trip and I have a couple of question regarding Kenya and Rwanda 1. I will arrive in Nairobi very early on…

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   RE: 12 nights n Rwanda

   by sarah1968 19 July 2010

   Agree with BB no need to fly to Entebbe. Cyanika border is 20 minutes from Ruhengeri and SW Uganda is beauitiful. You could easily cross…

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   E. Africa in August - travel partners please!

   by jennykess 19 July 2010

   On a whim (oops!) I bought a txt to Nairobi Aug 8-Sept 1. I'm going by myself and the rough plan is to do a fairly quick (3-4 day) safari,…

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   RE: 12 nights n Rwanda

   by BigBri 18 July 2010

   So day 11 can be Ruhengeri to southwest Uganda, giving you two weeks in Uganda. I would head up western Uganda to Murchison Falls, and…

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   RE: Visa

   by meandering_emu 17 July 2010

   btw, when i was there last year, there was talk of Rwanda (and possibly burundi)joining, any news?

10. 

    RE: Visa

    by spoonfulofdandy21 17 July 2010

    If you get a regular single entry visa, and you do not leave "East" Africa (which is technically Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya) you can…

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    Re: 12 nights n Rwanda

    by AnnaMike 17 July 2010

    Thanks BigBri. Makes much more sense to cross the border after trekking - will look into that. Unfortunately we have flights that take…

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    RE: 12 nights n Rwanda

    by BigBri 17 July 2010

    In terms of dividing your time, I would allocate more to Uganda, and less to Rwanda. Also, why fly to Entebbe? This is silly--southwest…

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    RE: Renting a Place in Uganda or Rwanda

    by travoholic 17 July 2010

    Thanks loads for your advice, guys! I actually stumbled onto Kigali Life this afternoon and already have a few places lined up to look…

14. 

    12 nights n Rwanda

    by AnnaMike 17 July 2010

    My husband and I have 12 nights in Rwanda, prior to heading to Uganda for another 12 nights. I am currently planning our itinerary, we…

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    Re: Volunteering in the DRC

    by Fulana 17 July 2010

    I think am021169 told much of the essential you should consider. DRC would be far more challenging for (short term) volunteering than…

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    Bukavu to Goma

    by RedAndTheBlack 17 July 2010

    Ive been reading many of the helpful posts on the forum about travel in the DRC, but could use some help with my particular situation.…

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    Uganda / Rwanda - electricity availability & voltage question

    by amberjewell 17 July 2010

    Hello everyone, Can anyone offer any advice on charging electric appliances (camera, phone, etc) in Uganda and Rwanda? Has anyone had…

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    RE: Average wait to get a gorilla permit for the Parc National des Volcans

    by piotrwasil 16 July 2010

    thanks. I'd prefer to take a trek in Rwanda. I received email from a guy, who organizes in DRC, but it's 100$ more expensive (mostly for…

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    My Congo Experience with Mountain Gorillas in Virunga national park

    by bebegorille 15 July 2010

    Last month I travelled with Hakuna Matata Tours on a 14 day round trip which covered Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and went on a 3 day trip…

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    RE: Congo and Rwanda Gorillas trek and Nyiragongo Volcano Visit in Goma???

    by bebegorille 15 July 2010

    Thanks everybody, I finaly arragend my tour to congo with Hakuna Matata Tours and Everything was Fantastic.

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    RE: Nairobi to Serengeti to Kigali to Kampala - how long will it take?

    by spoes 15 July 2010

    Hi Jimmy, Last year I did the trip just the other way around, but wasn't in a hurry. And went by public transport. Roads in Rwanda are…

22. 

    border control for yellow fever

    by savan 15 July 2010

    Hi Is the passport scrutinized when coming into SA after a long overland trip. I am coming from Eritrea, along the east coast but might…

23. 

    Safari - African Travel Company / Gorillas

    by Ballylanders 15 July 2010

    Hello all Trying to arrange a safari in mid Feb 2011. Currently keen on a 24 days trip with the African Travel Company. Starting in Naior…

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    RE: Khartoum; Devant le deluge

    by WanderinWilco 15 July 2010

    G'day, Mate! It came on line last year, meaning power cuts are now less frequent, though still annoying. Egypt keep a close eye on anythi…

25. 

    RE: Renting a Place in Uganda or Rwanda

    by tribaluganda 15 July 2010

    Kampala is very popular with voluntourism folks. They often rent out part of their appartments; you need to be IN Kampala to see these…