General Information on East Africa
Visas
It is important that no
one arrives in the country without proper documentation. Visas for
Kenya can be obtained on arrival and for Tanzania & Uganda can be obtained
at the respective borders.
Currency
In all the three countries
the local currency is shillings and their value is different in each
country. All foreigners have to transact in US$ Dollars and any amount
of foreign currency can be brought in the country. All unspent local
currency has to be changed before departure out of the country.
Health
Yellow fever, cholera and
malaria inoculations are recommended in all the three East African countries. Valid certificates are required on arrival in each country.
Language
English is spoken in all
the three countries. The national language in all the three countries
is Swahili.
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