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Services
Organizations:
Professional focus travel
Advocacy travel
Donor travel
Goodwill ambassador travel
Universities:
Academic travel
Individuals/groups:
Immersion travel
Luxury adventure travel
Special interest travel
Corporates:
Incentive / MICE travel
Countries
Burundi
DR Congo
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda |
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information
Time:
- Burundi/DR
Congo/Rwanda: GMT + 2 hours
- Kenya/Tanzania/Uganda:
GMT + 3 hours
Telephone (international country codes):
- Burundi: +257
- DR Congo: +243
- Kenya: +254
- Rwanda: +250
- Tanzania: +255
- Uganda: +256
Dos & don'ts:
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Handouts and donations: Please do not give anything
to people you meet randomly – no sweets, cookies,
empty water bottles, pens or even money – since this
encourages a culture of begging and hassling. Our
desire is to encourage a culture of
entrepreneurship, service provision and targeted
help rather than uncoordinated handouts. If you
would like to make a donation (e.g. school toys,
medicines etc), please talk to us prior, during or
after your tour. We have created a variety of
special funds and micro-credit opportunities for
financial donations.
- Environmental protection: Our company has a strong
sustainability policy, and we encourage our guests
to respect some basic rules. Upon arrival, your
guide will provide you with an extensive briefing.
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Photography: It is generally permissible to take
pictures – exceptions are military personnel and
property as well as public buildings, such as the
airport. But please do so in a sensitive and
dignifying way. Children tend to enjoy photos. If in
doubt regarding the comfort of someone you wish to
photograph, ask your guide whether it is
appropriate.
Health & hygiene:
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Vaccinations:
Yellow
fever vaccination is required in East
Africa. You may be asked
for an international health certificate at the
border. Other vaccinations, such as hepatitis
A/B, typhoid, meningococcal meningitis and
rabies, as well as tetanus, diphtheria and polio
are advisable but will depend on the design and
duration of your trip.
Visit your doctor at least 8 weeks before
departure to arrange necessary vaccinations.
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Malaria
prevention:
It is recommended to take a prophylactic drug
(seek professional advice to find the drug most
appropriate for you) and prevent mosquito bites
between dusk and dawn by using DEET-based
insect-repellent and a bed net.
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Useful items:
First-Aid Kit, sunscreen, contact lens fluid,
sanitary pads / tampons, hand sanitizer and
toilet paper
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Travel health
insurance:
Appropriate health insurance and insurance for
the return transport are recommended. Remember
to carry the insurance card and policy details
with you.
Money:
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Payment:
Bring enough cash for personal spending as
credit cards and traveler’s checks are not
widely accepted. It is further important
to know that new $50 or $100 bills (2003 or
newer) result in the best exchange rate,
while older bills or smaller amounts result
in worse exchange rates.
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Exchange
facilities: Eos Visions personnel can
generally help with currency exchange
throughout your trip. Forex bureaux and
banks are available in most
major cities.
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