GEAR PACKING LIST
The following packing list is only meant as a guideline as you may have
your own preferences. The quantities listed below will vary depending on
the length of your trip.
Clothing
Waterproof
Jacket
Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight (2)
Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight (2)
Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended) (2)
Shorts (optional)
Underwear, briefs (3)
Sleepwear
Swimsuit (optional)
Footwear
Hiking Boots or Trail Shoes
Sandals
Socks (3)
Accessories
Sunglasses
Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
Gloves,
gardening or similar (for gorilla trekking)
Poncho, during rainy season (optional)
Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, to keep items dry
Equipment
Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear
Flashlight
Other
Toiletries
Prescriptions
Sunscreen
Lip Balm
Insect Repellent, containing DEET
Binoculars
First Aid Kit
Hand Sanitizer
Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)
Camera, with extra batteries (optional)
Paperwork
Trip Receipt
Passport
Visa (available at EBB)
Immunization Papers
Insurance Documents
We recommend shopping online at REI, backcountry.com, and altrec.com for all of your gear needs.
TRAINING
Trekking is a physical undertaking, so you should prepare yourself accordingly.
Being in good shape is important in many respects. The best and exercise
to do is hiking. Ideally, you should try to hike as much as possible . Doing
day hikes is superb training.
For those who do not have access to trails, but have membership to a gym, you can train very productively on a stair master machine or treadmill. If you have no access to trails or a gym, then try to walk as much as you can, with extended walks on the weekends.
Clients with questionable health should have a medical check prior to their trip. Persons not fit for long trips due to heart disease, chronic illness, physical handicap, advanced pregnancy or mental illness are advised not to participate in such rigorous travel programs. Ask your doctor if trekking is permissible for your age, fitness level and health condition. Ask if you have any preexisting medical conditions that can cause problems on the trip.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All travelers to Uganda are required to strictly conform with the following
requirements.
Countries
exempted from Visa requirements to Uganda include; COMESA countries:
Kenya, Angola, Rwanda, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Comoros, Eritrea, Malawi, Mauritius,
Madagascar, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zambia, Antigua, Jamaica,
Cyprus, Bahamas, Barbados, Sierra Leone, Belize, Fiji, Gambia,Grenada, Malta,
Tonga, Singapore, Lesotho, Solomon Islands, St.Vincent & The Grenadines,
Vanuatu, Italy (Only Diplomatic Passports).
Uganda visas are available at entry points including Entebbe International
airport. The cost for a single entry visa is $100.
For those visiting Rwanda, USA citizens are required to have a visa. A tourist visa, valid for a period up to 30 days, can be purchased upon arrival for $30 at Kigali International Airport and other points of entry. Nationals of Australia, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, Republic of South Africa, Sweden, and United Kingdom also will be issued with entry visa upon arrival for $30 without prior application. Other nationals have
to get their visas before proceeding to the border.
VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNIZATIONS
Vaccine recommendations are based on the best available risk information.
Please note that the level of risk for vaccine-preventable diseases can
change at any time. The
following information was obtained from the Center
for Disease Control and Prevention, Uganda.
Recommended
Vaccinations and Preventive Medications
The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to East Africa.
Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider
to determine which vaccines you will need.
To
stay healthy, do...
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is required to participate on this trip.
Trip deposits are non-refundable and balance payments are only partially refundable. Therefore, it is prudent for you to protect your investment against trip cancellation, interruption, delays and unforeseeable expenses. Standard travel insurance provides coverage for trip cancellation, interruption and delay; lost, stolen and damaged baggage; medical expenses and emergency medical evacuation; and luggage delay.
At a minimum, the insurance should protect you against trip cancellation and trip interruption, should you need to cancel your trip due to circumstances such as injuries or sickness or emergencies.
For our customers residing in the USA, we recommend that you obtain Travel Guard's Silver, Gold or Platinum plans, which provide coverage for trip cancellation, interruption and delay; lost, stolen and damaged baggage; medical expenses and emergency medical evacuation; and luggage delay, for a low cost. You can purchase the Silver, Gold or Platinum plans online through Travel Guard.
For our international customers, we recommend that you obtain travel insurance through World Nomads.
Clients are strongly advised to obtain travel insurance immediately after booking their trip. Clients must be able to provide proof of insurance to staff upon request.
FLIGHTS
Our trips originate in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Kampala is a short
drive from the Entebbe International Airport (airport code: EBB). If you
fly into Entebbe International Airport, you can communicate your flight
information to us, and we can arrange for transport from the airport to
the hotel for a fee. A number of international airlines operate direct flights
to Entebbe, these airlines include: British Airways, SN Brussels, Kenya
Airways, KLM, Emirates, South Africa Airways, Egypt Air and Ethiopian Airways,
and Emirates. Other Airlines include the Domestic and regional operators.
KLM
flies to Entebbe International Airport regularly.
Vayama is a good source for domestic Ugandan flights.