Visa Information
If you require an entry visa for Kenya, you are required to obtain this online prior to departure:
Online applications via www.evisa.go.ke
Visas are valid for a period not exceeding 3 months. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date and must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement.
VISA FEES
Ordinary or Single Journey entry visa US $ 51 per person (although this is a single entry visa, it can remain valid for re-entry from Tanzania)
Multiple entry visas US $ 101 per person
Transit visa US $ 21 per person
Please note Children aged 15 years and younger require an entry visa, however, there is no cost
NB: The above-quoted fees are subject to change.
For further information including countries that require visas, please visit http://evisa.go.ke/eligibility.html
VISA TO TANZANIA
If you require an entry visa for Tanzania, this can either be obtained:
From Tanzanian Diplomatic Missions of your country of residence
Online prior to departure at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
At border posts with Kenya (including Namanga and Migori/Tarime)
Visas are valid for a period not exceeding 3 months. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date and must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement.
VISA FEES
Ordinary or Single Journey entry visa US $ 50 per person (although this is a single entry visa, it can remain valid for re-entry from Kenya)
USA & Irish nationals only: Ordinary or Single Journey entry visa US $ 100 per person
Multiple entry visas US $ 100 per person
Please note the East Africa Community Tourist Visa is not applicable to Tanzania
Nationals of certain countries require a referred visa for entry into Tanzania. These are required to be applied for and approved before travel. Please see the full list of countries here http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/visa.html
Border crossing between Masai Mara & Serengeti
All passengers travelling between the two parks using either the Tarime - Migori or Kisumu-Musoma connection are required to carry with them a printed copy of their visas.
NB: The above-quoted fees are subject to change.
For further information including countries that require visas, please visit http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/visa.html
VISA TO RWANDA
Citizens of all countries will be granted a visa upon arrival without prior application.
Citizens of African Union, Commonwealth, and La Francophonie countries will be granted a 30-day visa upon arrival without prior application, free of charge.
Citizens of East African Community countries will be granted a 6-month visa upon arrival without prior application, free of charge.
Citizens of the following countries will be granted a 90-day visa upon arrival without prior application, free of charge: Angola, Benin, CAR, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Haiti, Mauritius, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Qatar & Saint Christopher and Nevis
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date and must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement.
VISA FEES
Citizens of all countries are able to:
Get visas upon arrival without prior application
Apply for a visa online via https://irembo.gov.rw/user/citizen/service/dgie/request_a_visa - paying online or upon arrival
Apply for a visa at the Rwanda Diplomatic Missions of the country of residence before departure
If paying for a visa on arrival, please have this amount in exact cash for ease of transaction.
Transit visa US $ 30 per person
Tourist visa US $ 50 per person
Tourist Group visa (4 to 10 people) US $ 100
Multiple entry visas US $ 100 per person
NB: The above-quoted fees are subject to change.
VISA TO UGANDA
If you require an entry visa for Uganda, you are required to obtain this online prior to departure:
Online applications via https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Visas are valid for a period not exceeding 3 months. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date and must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement.
VISA FEES
Ordinary or Single Journey entry visa US $50 per person
Multiple entry visa (valid for 6 to 12 months) US $100 per person
NB: The above-quoted fees are subject to change.
For further information including countries that require visas, please visit http://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes
Kenya EVisa Application Guide
Kenya no longer allows visas to be bought on arrival so all international guests arriving into Kenya, who require a visa, are now required to apply for a visa online prior to departure for Kenya via https://evisa.go.ke
To simplify the process, we have created the below step-by-step guide to completing the eVisa application.
Before you complete the form, please make sure that you have the following four documents:
Passport photo
Photo of outside cover of your passport
Photo of the ID page of your passport
Photo of your Kenya itinerary from your tour operator
NB: The system ONLY accepts small JPEGs (maximum size of 293 KB) - if you use your phone to take the images, save the photos as small JPEG files.
INSTRUCTIONS
Go to https://evisa.go.ke
Click on the green tab - create an account and complete all required pages
Click on Directorate of Immigration Services (New Applications)
You are now creating an online profile - click on eVisa application
You must complete every page, at the bottom of each page click the NEXT button to move the process forward
You are buying a single entry visa for $51
For Question 8A - Reason For Travel - please answer Travel - Tourism
For Question 8E - please answer with the name of the travel company that you booked with
For Question 8F - please answer with the contact number of your travel company
For Question 8G - please answer with the email address of your travel company
For Question 8H - please select arrival mode of transport
For Question 8I - please answer JKIA Nairobi
For Question 10 - your photos - please remember that only JPEGS under 293 KB are accepted
Question 10A - please upload your small passport photo
Question 10B - please upload the photo of the front of your passport
Question 10C - please upload the photo of the ID page of your passport
Pay for the eVisa online
IMPORTANT: If you don't receive an email confirming that the eVisa has been issued, give the system between 30 minutes and 1 hour to link the payment to your application. Log back into your online profile where a green box saying 'Issued' should appear under the application number. Click on the eVisa number and you will see a box on the left saying 'Download', click this link, and a form with your photo will appear: this is your official eVisa, please print this and bring it with you on safari.
eVisa Customer Care: +254 202 222 022 or
[email protected]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you don't receive an email confirming that the eVisa has been issued, give the system between 30 minutes and 1 hour to link the payment to your application. Log back into your online profile where a green box saying 'Issued' should appear under the application number. Click on the eVisa number and you will see a box on the left saying 'Download', click this link, and a form with your photo will appear: this is your official eVisa, please print this and bring it with you on safari.
Children under the age of 16 years do not required a visa for Kenya. If you are travelling to Kenya with children under the age of 16 years, you are not required to apply for a visa for the children. However, we recommend adding the children to your visa application in the Travelling Information section 5.B. Are you Travelling with a Minor please select Yes and submit the Minors Name and Minors Passport Number. Children will be issued a visa on arrival at no cost.
Guests arriving via the Masai Mara - Serengeti scheduled flight, please select Road in 8.H. Application Arrives By and Isebania in 8.I Select Point of Entry in the Travel Information section.
Guests arriving from Tanzania via the Namanga border crossing, please select Road in 8.H. Application Arrives By and Namanga in 8.I Select Point of Entry in the Travel Information section.
eVisa Customer Care: +254 202 222 022 or
[email protected]
Tanzania EVisa Application Guide
International guests arriving into Tanzania who require a visa, are required to apply for a visa online prior to departure for Tanzanian via https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
To simplify the process, we have created the below step-by-step guide to completing the eVisa application.
Before you complete the form, please make sure that you have the following documents:
Passport photo (jpeg/png format under 300KB)
Photo of the bio date page of your passport (jpeg/png format under 300KB)
Return international flight ticket (PDF format)
INSTRUCTIONS
Go to https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
In the New Application section, click Apply For A New Visa.
Complete the required information. Click Start New Application.
You will receive your application ID (you will also receive this via email to the email address that you submitted on the previous page - please keep this and remember your security question and answer as you will need it to log in to the system to track the progress of your application). Click Proceed To Next Step.
Complete the required fields in the Personal Information section. Click Save and Continue.
Complete the required fields in the Contact Information section. Click Save and Continue.
Complete the required fields in the Passport Information section. Click Save and Continue.
Complete the required fields in the Travel Information section.
NB:
- In the Local Host section, please select/input the following:
Host - Company/ Organisation
Full Name - Cheli & Peacock Safaris (Tanzania) Ltd
Mobile Number - +255 764 040 099
Email -
[email protected]
Relationship - Company
Physical Address - Sopa Plaza, 99 Serengeti Road, Arusha, Tanzania
- In the Accommodation section, please select Hotel and use the name of the first hotel in your
itinerary as the Physical Address
- Guests arriving via the Masai Mara - Serengeti scheduled flight, please select Road in the Port
Type section and then select Sirari for the Port of Entry.
- Guests arriving from Kenya via the Namanga border crossing, please select Road in the Port Type
section and then select Namanga for the Port of Entry.
Click Save and Continue.
9. If you are travelling with minors (under the age of 18 years) please submit their details in the
Are You Being Accompanied By Any Minors section. Click Save and Continue.
10. Upload your Passport Photo, Passport Bio Data Page photo, and Return Tickets PDF. Click Save and Continue.
11. Review your submitted information in the Declaration section, editing if and where necessary.
Click the box named Please indicate that you have read and understood the information provided above. Click Save and Continue.
12. Make payment online using a valid Visa/Mastercard
13. Your visa application will take a minimum of 10 days to process. Please check the status of your application via https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ by selecting Continue Application and logging in using your Application ID, Email Address, Security Question, and Security Answer used when you made the initial application.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The eVisa process should take a minimum of 10 days, however, we recommend completing the application as far in advance as six to four weeks before travel in order to ensure you receive your visa on time.
American citizens are unable to apply for a Single Entry visa. Instead, they are to apply for a Multiple Entry visa by selecting Multiple Entry visa in the Travel Information section. All other nationalities who require a visa are to select Ordinary Visa in the Travel Information section.
Children under the age of 18 years require a visa for Tanzania. Please ensure that an eVisa application is submitted for each child travelling to Tanzania.
eVisa Customer Care:
[email protected]
Uganda EVisa Application Guide
International guests arriving into Uganda who require a visa, are required to apply for a visa online prior to departure for Uganda via https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
To simplify the process, we have created the below step-by-step guide to completing the eVisa application.
Before you complete the form, please make sure that you have the following documents
(supported formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP. Minimum file size is 5KB, maximum file size is 250KG)
Recent Passport photo
Photo of the bio-data page of your passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months)
Return international flight ticket
Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate
INSTRUCTIONS
Go to https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Click Start A New Application.
A disclaimer will pop-up, please read this and click Accept.
Complete the required fields in Step 1. In the Visa or Permit Type section please select Visa. In the Category section, please select the appropriate visa e.g. Uganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa, East African Tourist Visa, or Multiple Entry. Click Next Step.
Complete the required fields in Step 2. In the Other data - Address in Uganda section please use the name of the first hotel in your itinerary. In the Other data - Point of Entry or Where You Want To Have Your Visa Personalised section please select the point of entry into Uganda e.g. Entebbe. Click Next Step.
Upload the required documents in Step 3. Click Next Step.
Review your submitted information in Step 4. Click Submit.
You will be provided with your application ID, please make note of this for future use. Select Pay. A disclaimer will pop-up to redirect you to the bank payment gateway, click Accept.
Select your preferred payment method (accepted forms of payment are Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay International), click Next.
A summary of the payment due will appear. Click Pay.
Complete the required fields. Click Pay Now.
You will receive an email confirming your application including a link to track your application process. Once approved, you will receive an email with a visa approval letter attached. Please save/print this approval letter to present on arrival in Uganda.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the time of departure from Uganda.
Children under the age of 18 years require a visa for Uganda. Please ensure that an eVisa application is submitted for each child travelling to Uganda.
We highly recommend applying for your Ugandan visa at least 3 months prior to travel.
Checking the process of an application can be done via https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/check
East African Entry & Pre-Departure Information
KENYA
BEFORE ARRIVAL - Fully Vaccinated Travellers Aged 12 Years and Older (Fully vaccinated means having received the prescribed doses of the specific vaccine, with the latest vaccination received at least 14 days prior to arrival in Kenya (not including the day of vaccination)
All fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from presenting a negative COVID-19 PCR test result on arrival.
The following categories of travellers are exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination certificate requirement:
Children below the age of 12 years.
Travellers with medical conditions precluding vaccination. These travellers are required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner detailing the medical reason preluding vaccination.
Travellers who have recovered from an active COVID-19 infection or received convalescent plasma in the preceding 90 days. These travellers are required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner showing that the traveller has recovered from an active infection in the preceding 90 days.
All travellers with flu-like symptoms will be required to complete the International Traveller Health Surveillance form 24 hours before arrival to Kenya via http://bit.ly/covid19moh
All travellers must obtain their visa in advance, online via https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
BEFORE ARRIVAL - Unvaccinated Travellers Aged 12 Years and Older
All arriving unvaccinated travellers, must be in possession of a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test result conducted within 72 hours prior to departure for Kenya regardless of the route of entry.
All travellers with flu-like symptoms will be required to complete the International Traveller Health Surveillance form 24 hours before arrival to Kenya via http://bit.ly/covid19moh
Online visa application via https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
ON ARRIVAL - Fully Vaccinated Travellers Aged 12 Years and Older
Presentation of a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate
All travellers with flu-like symptoms will be required to present the QR Code from the International Traveller Health Surveillance form and undergo a Rapid Antigen test, at a cost of USD 30 per person per test
Test results are available approximately 15 minutes after sample collection. Travellers who receive a positive result on their Rapid Antigen test will be required to undergo a mandatory RT-PCR test, at a cost of USD 50 per person per test. In the event of a positive RT-PCR test result:
Asymptomatic & symptomatic travelers will be required to self-isolate for 5 -7 days. Masks should be worn at all times, and social distancing will be required.
Clear immigration and collect luggage
Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on safari
ON ARRIVAL - Unvaccinated Travellers Aged 12 Years and Above
Presentation of a valid RT-PCR test result
Travellers without an RT-PCR test result must undergo a Rapid Antigen test on arrival, at a cost of USD 30 per person per test.
All travellers with flu-like symptoms will be required to present the QR Code from the International Traveller Health Surveillance form and undergo a Rapid Antigen test, at a cost of USD 30 per person per test
Test results are available approximately 15 minutes after sample collection. Travellers who receive a positive result on their Rapid Antigen test will be required to undergo a mandatory RT-PCR test, at a cost of USD 50 per person per test. In the event of a positive RT-PCR test result:
Asymptomatic & symptomatic travelers will be required to self-isolate for 5 -7 days. Masks should be worn at all times, and social distancing will be required.
Clear immigration and collect luggage
Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on safari
BEFORE DEPARTURE
All departing passengers whose destination country requires a Rapid Antigen Test hours before travel will be required to undertake a pre-travel Rapid Antigen Test at the Ministry of Health testing facility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and upload the results to the Trusted Travel website trustedtravel.panabios.org
Departing passengers whose airline or destination country requires a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by our laboratory partners in Nairobi and in various safari destinations.
Pre-departure testing may be considered at the discretion of any of the airlines departing from or terminating in Kenya.
Passengers transiting through Kenya will only be required to adhere to their airline or destination country's Covid-19 requirements.
Passengers whose airline or destination country does not require a negative COVID-19 test certificate are able to leave Kenya without testing.
TANZANIA
BEFORE ARRIVAL - All Travellers
All travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated
Online visa application via https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
ON ARRIVAL - All Travellers
Temperature screening on arrival.
The symptomatic travellers will be isolated for treatment at designated health facilities
For surveillance purposes, Port Heath Officials may at any time perform COVID-19 Rapid tests free of charge, for randomly selected travelers.
Test results are available approximately 15 minutes after sample collection. Travellers who receive a positive result on their Rapid Antigen test will be required to undergo a mandatory Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test, at a cost of USD50 per person per test in Mainland Tanzania, and USD 100 in Zanzibar. In the event of a positive RT-PCR test result:
The symptomatic travellers will be isolated for treatment at designated health facilities
Clear immigration and collect luggage.
Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on safari.
BEFORE DEPARTURE
Departing passengers whose airline or destination country requires a negative COVID-19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by Government laboratories in cities and various safari destinations.
Passengers whose airline or destination country do not require a negative COVID-19 test certificate are able to leave Tanzania without testing.
UGANDA
BEFORE ARRIVAL
All passengers are no longer required to present COVID-19 test results or vaccination certificates, however, vaccination and regular testing is encouraged.
Online visa application via https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
ON ARRIVAL
Temperature screening on arrival
Clear immigration and collect luggage
Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on safari
BEFORE DEPARTURE
Departing passengers whose airline or destination country requires a negative COVID-19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by Government laboratories in cities and various safari destinations.
Passengers whose airline or destination country do not require a negative COVID-19 test certificate are able to leave Uganda without testing.
RWANDA
BEFORE ARRIVAL
All passengers are no longer required to present COVID-19 test results or vaccination certificates, however, vaccination and regular testing is encouraged
ON ARRIVAL
Clear immigration and collect luggage
Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on their Rwanda Safari.
Travellers Scheduled To Visit National Parks
Travellers over the age of 5 years, due to visit primates at Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks are required to present a valid negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test certificate conducted within 72 hours of their arrival at the park.
Travellers aged 5 years and over, due to visit any other parks not mentioned above are required to undergo a Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their arrival at the park.
Face masks are to be worn when visiting National Parks.
BEFORE DEPARTURE
Departing passengers whose airlines or destination country requires a negative COVID-19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by the Rwanda Biometrical Center, Government health centers, and other designated testing sites
Passengers whose airline or destination country do not require a negative COVID-19 test certificate are able to depart Rwanda without testing.
Medical Suggestions and Vaccination Requirements
HEPATITIS A - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers age one year and older.
HEPATITIS B - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
MALARIA - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
Malaria is a serious parasitic disease, which is common in Africa, Asia, and South America. It is spread by mosquito bites and may, after an incubation period of 1-3 weeks, rapidly lead to life-threatening complications, particularly in individuals with little or no immunity.
There is no 100% effective solution but there are a number of good prevention methods available. The recommendations given below have been gathered from documented figures and our wide experience throughout East Africa.
Avoiding mosquito bites is the cornerstone of protection. The malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquito usually feeds after dark, from about 21:00 until 06:00 hours. Avoid the mosquito by:
- Using a mosquito bed net when not in a tent;
- Wearing long clothing after dark
- Applying repellents/ spraying insecticides after dark
If you decide to take prophylaxis for malaria, the best drug is Malarone.
- Malarone should be taken a day before exposure, daily during exposure, and a week after return. The drug is available worldwide. The drug cannot be taken by pregnant or lactating women but is safe for children above bodyweight of 11 kgs. Pediatric tablets are available.
- The alternative could be Doxycycline. Again the drug should be taken daily, a day before exposure, during and for 3 weeks after exposure, one tablet a day. The drug cannot be taken by pregnant or lactating women or children under the age of 12 years. Avoidance of exposure to the sun is recommended.
- Mefloquine (Lariam). Is not recommended due to severe side effects.
TYPHOID (TYPHIM VI i.m by Aventis Pasteur) - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
YELLOW FEVER VACCINATIONS
We base our Yellow Fever requirement advice on the WHO countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring yellow fever vaccination as well as the procedures implemented on the ground in each country.
Kenya & Tanzania
Passengers arriving from Yellow Fever endemic countries (listed below) are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
While official advice states that yellow fever vaccinations are not required when travelling from Tanzania to Kenya, we can confirm that on occasion, travellers arriving to Kenya from Tanzania are checked for Yellow Fever vaccinations.
We are in regular communication with Kenyan Port Health authorities and are working with them to receive clarification on this matter, however, for the time being our advice remains unchanged and we request that guests be vaccinated for Yellow Fever when travelling from Tanzania to Kenya.
Rwanda
• Passengers arriving from Yellow Fever endemic countries (listed below) and any country with active Yellow Fever transmission outbreaks are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
• These passengers will be required to:
- undergo temperature screening on arrival;
- consent to self-report any symptoms that they may experience in the 6 days following arrival in Rwanda;
- Passengers with a temperature above 38.5C will be granted entry into Rwanda but are required to isolate and undergo further investigation for Yellow Fever.
Uganda
All passengers over the age of 1 year are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate in order to enter Uganda.
Yellow Fever Endemic Countries
• Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Cote d'IVoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Venezuela
NB: Yellow Fever vaccinations are not required for travellers under the age of 1 year. Existing and new yellow fever vaccination certificates are now valid for life.
NOTE: transit passengers (more than 12 hours) in Tanzania require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Transit passengers (less than 12 hours) in Kenya or Tanzania shall not be checked for compliance with the certification.
What to Pack
We recommend the below:
2-3 x shorts
2-3 x pants
1 x warm jacket
1x light rain jacket
2 x cardigans/ sweaters
3 x short sleeve shirts
3 x tee shirts
2 x long sleeved shirts
1 x sandals
1 x comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
1 x swimming costume
1 x hat
1 x sunglasses
1 x lip balm/ chapstick
socks
sunblock
insect repellent
antihistamine cream
flashlight
undergarments
preferred toiletries
contacts or eyeglasses if needed
camera, spare camera batteries, dust proof case, cleaning equipment, and memory cards
universal worldwide travel adaptor
gloves
beanie/warm hat
1 x binoculars (“binos” in the range 8x40 or 10x40 are most useful)
Gratuities
We recommend the following:
Safari Guides & Spotters: $15 - $20 per guest per day, usually provided directly to the individual
Guest Representatives & Transfer Drivers: $10 - $15 per guest per day, usually provided directly to the individual
Lodge/ Camp Staff: $10 - $15 per guest per day, usually placed in the tip box to be divided among all the lodge/ camp staff
Restaurants: 10% of the bill is customary