When filling in the form, kindly include all relevant information as much as possible, as this will help us put together your holiday in the most professional and satisfying way. Clients are advised not to carry too much money around. Our safaris are all-inclusive and except for a need to tip, buy souvenirs and a few meals in towns, there may be nothing else in relation to your safari that you need to buy. It is best to budget for around US$30-50 a day as a reasonable minimum. Kampala/Kigali/Bujumbura are well serviced with banks, if you need banking services like forex. The forex rates are much better in major cities than upcountry. Please read our travel information on Uganda, Rwanda, Congo and Burundi. Read the payment and cancellation terms, and the insurance terms. Read our comprehensive terms of service.

There are no restrictions on importation or exportation of currency into or out of Uganda, Congo and Burundi and Rwanda although any monies over US$5000 may be declared to customs officials. Licensed Forex Bureaus can be found in all major urban areas and are abundant in Kampala, Kigali and Bujumbura. Money can be exchanged from some international hotels and banks in cities. Some licensed individuals also exchange cash in Kigali and at borders. It is best to consult your guide for advice on the licensed and trustworthy money exchange agents. Individual Agents and forex bureaus will gladly exchange. It is safest to carry US Dollars. When changing travellers cheques a valid passport may be required, and the exchange rate for these could be less than that for real money notes. Some agencies may ask for your Sales Advice Slip. It is also important to note that small denomination bills of US$1, 5, 10, and 20 are changed at a substantially reduced rate, as are torn and soiled notes. This can be as much as a 5% difference or more.