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Essentials:

• Passport (with at least 6 months validity)

• Visa (e-visa printout)

• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate

• Travel insurance documents

• Photocopies of passport/important documents

• Flight itinerary and accommodation details

Money:

• US or Australian dollars (notes dated 2013 or newer, clean and unmarked) – You will need as much as you want to spend (lol) i.e. are you a lover of souvenirs, local art, clothing etc? Then take that into account. At the markets some accept cards, some don’t. I personally take AUD $400 cash.

• Also, we tip our African crew at the end of the tour. Usually, each KwaYa traveller gives UGX 50,000 – 100,000 to the kitty and then we divide it up.

• Credit/debit card to pay for meals on safari.

• Bum bag or something secure.

Clothing:

• Lightweight long-sleeve shirts (sun/bug protection)

• Lightweight long pants (for evenings/mosquito protection)

• T-shirts and casual tops

• Shorts or skirts (knee-length or longer recommended)

• Light jacket or hoodie (for cool evenings)

• Rain jacket (September is end of dry/start of short rainy season)

• Comfortable walking shoes/trainers

• Sandals or flip-flops

• Modest outfit for church/visits (covered shoulders and knees)

• Swimsuit (for swimming holes or hotel pools)

• Hat or cap for sun protection

• Ladies – A black dress with short or long sleeves. Can be knee length or longer. A pair of black lady’s shoes

• Men, a plain black t shirt and covered black shoes, not runners.

• NOTE This is your performance outfit. Barbara will add something African to it. (NOT NEEDED FOR 2025 TRIP)

 

Toiletries:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Soap/shower gel

• Shampoo/conditioner

• Deodorant

• Razor

• Feminine hygiene products (harder to find in remote areas)

• Travel towel

• Nail clippers

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Health & Safety:

• Prescription medications (enough for full trip)

• Anti-malarial medication

• Paracetamol, ibuprofen

• Rehydration salts

• Antihistamines

• Insect repellent (with DEET or picaridin)

• Sunscreen (high SPF)

• Hand sanitiser

• Basic first aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, etc.)

• Face masks (optional, but still recommended in some places)

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Tech & Gear:

• Mobile phone + charger

• Power adapter for Uganda (UK-style plug – Type G)

• Head torch or small flashlight (power cuts happen)

• Power bank

• Camera (if bringing)

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Other Useful Items:

• Backpack/daypack

• Reusable water bottle with your name on it

• Snacks (granola bars, nuts)

• Ziplock bags (for wet or dirty items)

• Notebook and pen

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Optional/Personal:

• Travel laundry detergent

• Eye mask and earplugs

 

For your Use and to Donate Upon Departure

3 Sets Single Sheets (Amazon have some not so expensive but good quality. Can be second hand).

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Extra Luggage & Donations

When flying with Emirates, each traveller is allowed 2 checked bags (23 kg each). That’s a lot of luggage for one person heading to Africa for two weeks!

We’d love to make good use of that extra allowance by asking if you’re happy for us to use one of your bags for donations. This could be:

• Shoes – Adult Size (these kids are big!)

• Musical equipment

• Other gear or items we need for projects

Sometimes we’ll ask you to source certain donations; other times we’ll have everything packed and ready to go for you to check in.

 

THANK YOU!!!