Nairobi to Accra 16-Week Adventure Expedition, Africa (2024)

The information below is to be used only as a guide and may change without prior notice. It is advisable to contact the relevant embassy in plenty of time before the trip departs to check the current visa requirements.It isyourresponsibilityto ensure you have all the relevant visas you require. We will however provide information before the trip starts about which visas you will need to obtain in advance and which can be obtained on the way.

Visas obtained at borders and embassies during the trip must be paid for in either USD,Euros or local currencyCASH ONLY, as stipulated by the relevant immigration officials. Evisas will require payment online by credit or debit card.

For more information on other nationalities & visas checkoutwww.projectvisa.com

Please Note: Your Tour Leader will collect aUSD 30 visa kitty per person at the beginning of the trip - which goes towards paying for taxis, photocopies, faxes, communication etc - when applying for a majority of visas as a group. Your Tour Leader will keep a separate account of expenses incurred and will inform the group of any surplus funds remaining at the end of the trip - or any extra that is required.

Kenya

Most nationalities require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to enter Kenya which must be obtained in advance of travel.

Travellers need to apply via https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en. This will take at least 3 days to process but you can apply up to 3 months in advance, so allow yourself plenty of time in case of delays. You will need to either print a copy of your eTA or download it to your mobile to present on departure at the airport and at immigration at your point of entry into Kenya. You may be denied boarding of your flight to Kenya or denied entry to Kenya if you do not have your copy of your eTA with you.

We know that the Kenyan visa websites often have issues taking payments. If your payment doesn't go through, the process will not have completed. We suggest that you:

• try a different website browser
• check your bank has not blocked the payment
• clear your cookies (if you know how) and try again
• wait a few hours or until the next day, and try again

If your trip travels from Kenya to Uganda and Rwanda and then returns to Kenya, your eTA will still be valid for entry when you return.

If you are travelling on the Trans Africa or Nile Trans expeditions you will apply for your eTA whilst on the trip.

Angola

All Nationalities require a visa for Angola. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost$150 USD.

You will need to bring 3 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Benin

All Nationalities require a visa for Benin. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost€36 Euro's.

You will need to bring 3 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Botswana

Passport Holders from UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, South Africa and most EU countries will not require a visa to enter Botswana.

Passport Holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate, and whether you need to obtain the visa in advance.

Cameroon

All Nationalities require a visa for Cameroon. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost€110 Euro's.

You will need to bring 3 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Congo

All Nationalities require a visa for Congo. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost€115 Euro's.

You will need to bring 2 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Cote d'Ivoire

All Nationalities require a visa for Cote d'Ivoire. An online payment will be required in advance to apply for this visa, and we will collect the visa whilst on the trip in Morocco.Details for the visa process and application will be emailed to you a few months before your trip departs.Approximate cost€58.00 Euro's.

You will need to bring 2 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Democratic Republic of Congo

All Nationalities require a visa for Democratic Republic of Congo. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost$300 USD.

You will need to bring 3 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Gabon

All Nationalities require a visa for Gabon. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost€100 Euro's.

You will need to bring 3 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Ghana

All nationalities must obtain a Ghanaian visa in advance,before joining the Oasis trip. You will need to apply for this visa in your country of residence, so please allow time for your visa process before you leave home.

Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply for a 3 month, 6 month or 1 year visa. Details for the visa process and application will be emailed to you a few months before your trip departs.

Guinea

All Nationalities require a visa for Mali. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost is$85 USD forUK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most EU Passport holdersand $115 USD for USA passport holders.

You will need to bring 2 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Liberia

All Nationalities require a visa for Liberia. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost$150 USD.

You will need to bring 2 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Malawi

Passport Holders from UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and most EU countries will require a visa to enter Malawi. Malawi has started offering an e-visa scheme and all Malawi visas should now be obtained in advance ofarrival rather than at the border. Most nationalities can obtain their e-visa online via the Malawi government website. The price for most nationalities is 50 USD, and the process should take 5 working days (though we recommend allowing more). You will need various documents from us to complete the visa application and you will therefore not apply for the visa until after you have joined the trip. Your tour leader will then assist with the visa applications. South African passport holdersdo not need a visa.

Passport Holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate, and whether you need to obtain the visa in advance.

Mauritania

All Nationalities require a visa for Mauritania. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost€55.00 Euro's. You will need to bring 2 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Morocco

Passport Holders from UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and most EU countries will not require a visa to enter Morocco.

South Africanpassport holders require avisainadvanceto enter Morocco. This needs to be obtained through a Moroccan embassy or consulate in your home country, before beginning the trip. Please contact your nearest High Commission to find out more.

Passport Holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate, and whether you need to obtain the visa in advance.

Mozambique

Currently there is conflicting information available about the Mozambique visa however, passport holders from UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and most EU countriesshould expect torequire a visa. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip - please bring 3 recent colour passport photos along with you and have digital copies of your passport and a passport photo in case they are required for your application.

South African passport holders are free of charge.

Passport holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate, and whether you need to obtain the visa in advance.

Namibia

Passport Holders from UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, South Africa and most EU countries will not require a visa to enter Namibia.

Passport Holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate, and whether you need to obtain the visa in advance.

Nigeria

Those starting their trip in Morocco - all nationalities require a visa and we will apply for this in advance during the trip.

Those starting their trip in Accra - all nationalities must obtain a Nigerian visa in advance,before joining the Oasis trip. Youwillneed to apply for this visa in your country of residence, so please allow time for your visa process before your trip commences.Details for the visa process and application will be emailed to you a few months before your trip departs. Cost will depend on the embassy in your home country.

Senegal

Passport Holders from UK, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, Canada, South Africa and most EU countries will not require a visa to enter Senegal. Australian passport holders will need to obtain a visa in advance, and can do so at the consulate in Nouakchott, Mauritania whilst on trip.

Passport Holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate.

Sierra Leone

All Nationalities require a visa for Sierra Leone. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost$80 USD.

You will need to bring 2 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

Tanzania

Passport Holders from UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most EU countries will require a visa to enter Tanzania. The current cost is $50 USD with the visa available on arrival at the border. Passport holders from the USA also need a visa and can obtain it on arrival, but the cost is $100 USD. Alternatively visas are available in advance via the Tanzanian government's e-visa website. South African passport holders are Free of charge.

Passport Holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate, and whether you need to obtain the visa in advance.

For those travelling on the Grand Adventurer, Apes & Lakes and Gorillas, Gameparks & Zanzibar trip, the Tanzanian visa is a Single entry visaand also covers you for Zanzibar.

Togo

All nationalities require an e-visa for Togo. We willapply for this online duringthe trip.

You will need to have a scanned copy of the first 3 pages of your passport and a scanned passport photo.

Zimbabwe

Passport Holders from UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and most EU countries will require a visa to enter Zimbabwe. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip at the border on arrival, a visa can also be obtained at the airport on arrival into Harare and Victoria Falls. Approximate cost for Australian, USA and New Zealand Passport Holders is $30 USD, British and Irish passport holders $55 USD and Canadian $75 USD for a Single entry visa.South African passport holders are Free of charge.

If you are planning on going over to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe you will need to obtain a double entry visa for Zimbabwe so that you can return back to Zimbabwe after your day trip.Approximate cost for Australian, USA and New Zealand Passport Holders is $45 USD, and British passport holders $70 USD.

Canadians & Irish passport holders are unable to obtain a double entry Zimbabwe visa.

The visa into Zambia is called a Day Tripper visa and is available at the border and only valid for stays of less than 24 hours. The approximate cost is $20 USD.

For thosejoining in Victoria Fallsa UNI-Visa is available at the airport on arrival, which is a multiple entry visa between Zimbabwe and Zambia and costs approximately $50 USD.

Passport Holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate, and whether you need to obtain the visa in advance.

Guinea Bissau

All Nationalities require a visa for Guinea Bissau. We will obtain this visa whilst on the trip. Approximate cost$80 USD.

You will need to bring 2 recent colour passport photos with a white background along with you to apply for the visa.

The Gambia

Passport Holders from UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most EU countries will not require a visa to enter The Gambia. USA passport holders will need to obtain a visa and can obtain on arrival. South Africans will need to obtain a visa in advance.

Passport Holders from other countries, will need to check the current visa requirements with the relevant consulate.