Nairobi to Johannesburg Adventure

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Places To See, Events, Pre-departure Information, Health Issues, Weather Information, History and Culture

All countries require travellers to have a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity), and you are required to acquire the entry visas for each of the countries visited.

Please note that upon arrival by air to Nairobi, Kenya, you can obtain a visa for US$50. This visa is normally valid for up to 3 months with multiple entries/exits permitted to Uganda and Tanzania only. Please note that Kenya is now strictly enforcing a "blank pages, condition of entry". All those requiring a visa on arrival must have at least two blank pages available in their passports. Failure to meet this requirement could mean that entry will be refused.

Please note that upon arrival to Tanzania by land, most nationals can obtain a visa for US$50 in $US cash, though the current cost for U.S nationals is $100, and this is valid for those who would be permitted a Tanzania visa while still in their own country. This visa is valid for up to 3 months with multiple entries/exits permitted to Kenya and Uganda only.

Please note that most Western nationals do not require a visa for entry to South Africa, or Botswana for stays up to 90 days.

Please note that upon arrival to Zambia by land, most nationals can obtain a visa for US$50, or 35 GBP. This visa is valid for up to 30 days.

Please note that most Western nationals do not require a visa for entry to Malawi for stays up to 90 days. For those who do, single entry visas are 45 GBP, and are valid for 3 months.

Border crossing from Tanzania to Malawi is via the Songwe Border Post; from Kenya to Tanzania through Namanga Border Post; from Malawi to Zambia through the Mchinga Border Post; from Zambia to Botswana through Kazangula Border Post; from Botswana to South Africa through the Martin's Drift Border Post.

Please double check with your agent and/or visa agent what the visa requirements is for each country that you will be travelling to. Some countries do require that you get your visa before arrival. If you show up at a border and should you not have the required visa you will be denied entry to the country and be send back to the closest embassy/high commission to get the visa. All arrangements and expenses for that will be at your own cost. The CEO will assist you with travel arrangements but will not be able to accompany you. You will also have to catch up with the group at their next destination at own cost.

We have been experiencing a lot of problems with people that need visas for Namibia and Malawi. Namibian and Malawian visas is not available at the border, so please make very sure if you do need a visa before arrival.

This information is accurate at the time of writing, and please contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements and costs, regarding these, and the other countries visited, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation.