Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know before traveling to East Africa. From visas to vaccines, packing to budgeting — we have got you covered.
Which route fits your trip best?
Start with the route shape, not with a random article. These are the fastest ways to land on the itinerary that matches your country, time window, and trip intent.
4-Day Bwindi Fly-In
Best if Uganda is right but long road transfers are the wrong fit.
Explore this route→Uganda PrimatesChimpanzee + Gorilla
Best if Kibale and Bwindi matter more than adding safari.
Explore this route→Uganda SafariGorilla + Queen Elizabeth
Best if the trip should combine one real safari block with the gorilla day.
Explore this route→Shortest Rwanda3-Day Gorilla Trek
Best if Rwanda should stay pure gorillas with the cleanest short-premium shape.
Explore this route→Rwanda PrimatesGorilla + Golden Monkey
Best if you want a second Volcanoes primate day without widening into safari.
Explore this route→Rwanda SafariGorilla + Akagera
Best if the route should expand into one real safari block plus gorillas.
Explore this route→4-Day Bwindi Fly-In
A practical Uganda fly-in route built around Entebbe, Kihihi or Kisoro, and one protected Bwindi gorilla day.
Live itineraryUganda Chimpanzee + Gorilla
A practical 5-day Uganda primate route around Kibale chimpanzees and one protected Bwindi gorilla trek.
Live itinerary3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek
A practical short Rwanda route around Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, and one protected gorilla day.
Live itineraryRwanda Gorilla + Golden Monkey
A practical 4-day Rwanda route around Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, one gorilla day, and one golden monkey day.
Live itineraryUganda Gorilla + Queen Elizabeth
A practical 5-day Uganda route around Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha, and a Bwindi gorilla trek.
Live itineraryRwanda Gorilla + Akagera
A practical 6-day Rwanda route around Akagera, Kigali, and Volcanoes National Park.
Live guideBest Time to Visit East Africa
Season-by-season weather, gorilla trekking, safari, and planning windows for Uganda and Rwanda.
Live guideIs Uganda Safe to Visit?
Current official advisory picture for Uganda, plus gorilla trekking, crime, transport, and regional-risk guidance.
Live guideVaccines & Health Advice
Yellow fever, malaria tablets, typhoid, rabies, and practical health planning for Uganda and Rwanda.
Live guidePacking List for Gorilla Trekking
Officially grounded clothing, daypack, document, and trail-gear checklist for gorilla trekking.
Live guideUganda Visa Requirements
Official Uganda e-visa portal, current fees, approval validity, and visa-exempt rules.
Live guideRwanda Visa Requirements
Rwanda visa on arrival, visitor visa fees, EAC pass rules, and the official Irembo flow.