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Entebbe Airport & Land Borders Reopen For Tourism

Entebbe Airport & Land Borders Reopen for Tourism

Entebbe Airport & land Borders reopen for Tourism in Uganda, this is after a pronouncement made by the President Y.K Museveni on a national address. The announcement was confirmed effective October 1st 2020, tourists will be allowed to travel soon into Uganda using Entebbe International Airport and all land borders.

All visitors arriving in Uganda will be required to present a PCR COVID-19 Certificate with negative results taken within 72hrs before arrival in Uganda. We are gradually getting ready to welcome incoming travelers again. Those travelling from the neighboring countries such as Rwanda, will be allowed to use land borders of Cyanika and Gatuna to access Uganda either for their gorilla safari in Uganda or take other adventures to wildlife parks. From Kenya, travelers will find land borders open including that of Busia and Malaba giving them the opportunity to enter Uganda. BOOK NOW

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Gorilla Trekking Encounter in Bwindi Forests.

No traveler will be subjected to mandatory quarantine, as long as long one presents a PCR negative COVID-19 certificate upon arrival. Unlike in Rwanda, travelers or tourists seeking to visit the country for gorilla tour in Volcanoes Rwanda, are also required to present a PCR COVID test certificate and upon arrival, a second test is done at your designated hotel. This second COVID test in Rwanda is at a fee paid in individually (USD 60.00).

Rwanda and Uganda are both popular safari destination in East Africa. Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys call them home. A combination he two fantastic destination by a traveler provides the most sophisticated adventure to Africa leading to the encounter of not only the Big 5 mammals but also meeting the greatest primates. Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda holds the highest population of Chimpanzees and the place is famous for Chimpanzee tours in Uganda. On the other hand, the most pristine Nyungwe forest in Rwanda, is home to several primates including the Chimpanzees and the famous Colobus Monkeys treks.

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Effective & Immideaiately 07th October 2024.

Information Note for Passengers Departing from Rwanda.

  • Travelers should monitor for MVD symptoms, including fever, severe headaches, muscle aches, vomiting, and diarrhea, before departing from Rwanda and seek medical advice immediately if they experience these symptoms.
  • Expect routine temperature checks using Thermo-Scan Cameras and the use of hand sanitizing stations.
  • All passengers exiting the country will be asked to answer a short symptom-screening questionnaire with RBC staff to ensure their well-being and the safety of others. Alternatively, passengers can complete a declaration form here, download the QR code, and present it upon arrival at the airport.

REMINDER: Rwanda's proven ability to manage public health challenges ensures a safe environment for all travelers.

The country's commitment to scientific and evidence-based responses, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, remains a priority in safeguarding the well-being of everyone in Rwanda.