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Traveling between Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda by bus is pretty straightforward. One bus takes you all the way. No transfers are required. The trip takes 12-14 hours. Day and night buses are available. In this guide, I outline buying tickets, pricing, bus schedules, ticketing office locations, luggage, safety, and more. I will also explain …

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Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s Great Lakes of the Rift Valley. It lies in a beautiful region on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This guide explains how to visit beautiful Lake Kivu, Rwanda. I outline how to get there, things to do, costs, accommodation, safety, and more. When …

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With all of the shocking news reports of violent crime, war, disease, and various atrocities occurring in Africa, many travelers assume that the continent is dangerous to visit. The reality is that there are plenty of safe African countries to visit. Of course, there are also some risks. This guide answers the question, Is Africa …

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Lake Bunyonyi is a breathtakingly beautiful freshwater lake located in southwestern Uganda near the Rwanda border. This article explains, step-by-step, how to visit beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda. I’ll explain transportation, things to do, safety, accommodation, and more. Lake Bunyonyi is an incredibly friendly and easy place to visit on your own. No tour is required. …

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Many companies sell two day, one night tours to Sipi Falls from Kampala for about $100. The trip can easily be done independently for less than half of that price including food, accommodation, and transportation. This guide explains how to visit Sipi Falls from Kampala. It outlines minibus transportation, where to stay, and how to …

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African visas can be a bit tricky. They’re expensive, policies change often, and some require extensive paperwork to obtain. To add to that, visa policies often aren’t completely clear. You may read one thing online then the embassy tells you something completely different. This Africa visa guide outlines the process of researching and obtaining visas. …

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A safari is one travel experience that’s on almost every traveler’s bucket list. Many people have the idea that a safari costs thousands of dollars and has to be a luxury experience. This is not the case. You can go on a safari on a backpacker’s budget. This guide explains, step-by-step, how to go on …

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