Useful Links
Here are some links below that I hope will be helpful for your adventure. Its always a good idea to check government advice before you travel abroad.
Kenya
Kenya High Commission London - this will have visa information for Kenya.
E-visas - for Kenya are issued for single entry to persons whose nationalities require visa to enter Kenya either for business,tourism or medical reasons.
British High Commission Nairobi , Upper Hill Road, P.O. Box 30465-00100, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone: +254 (0) 20 287 3000 / +254 (0) 20 2844 000
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-nairobi
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) - is responsible for marketing Kenya as a tourismdestination and works to showcase the destination's endless
opportunities for traditional culture, tropical beach escapes, action-packed adventure, wildlife safaris, vibrant city-life and eco-tourism
The Kenya Wildlife Organisation - managers of the public National Parks in Kenya. Here you will find information about all the major national parks.
National Museums of Kenya - Information about all the regional museums and historical sites of Kenya including the House of Karen Blixen.
Prepaid Sim Cards
You are able to buy prepaid sim cards in many places in Kenya. The easiest is at Nairobi airport where you can get both Airtel and Safaricom. You can find a
kiosk close to the exit and will need your passport for identification. There are many mobile phone shops in Kenya which can help.
The two main networks are Safaricom and Airtel.
Safaricom
Airtel
Airlines
Its recommended to use a comparison website to get the best deals
Kenya Airways
https://www.kenya-airways.com/uk/
Swiss Airways
British Airways
https://www.britishairways.com/travel/home/public/en_gb/
Uganda
Uganda High Commission London - this will have visa information for Uganda
E-visas - for Uganda are issued for single entry to persons whose nationalities require visa to enter Uganda either for business, tourism or medical reasons.
https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
British High Commission , 4 Windsor Loop, P. O. Box 7070, Kampala, Uganda, 312000 Telephone: +256 (0) 312.
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-kampala
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) - is the official Government destination market organization with the responsibility to promote and market
Uganda as the preferred tourism destination in Africa.
The Uganda Wildlife Organisation - managers of the public National Parks in Uganda. Here you will find information about all the major national parks.
https://www.ugandawildlife.org
National Museums of Uganda - Information about all the regional museums and historical sites of Uganda
https://ugandatourismcenter.com/museums-in-uganda/
Prepaid Sim Cards
You are able to buy prepaid sim cards in many places in Kenya. The easiest is at Nairobi airport where you can get both Airtel and Safaricom. You can find a kiosk
close to the exit and will need your passport for identification. There are many mobile phone shops in Kenya which can help.
The two main networks are Safaricom and Airtel.
MTN
Airtel
Uganda Telecom
Airlines
Its recommended to use a comparison website to get the best deals.
Emirates Airlines
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/
Rwandair
Nepal
Nepal High Commission London - this will have visa information for Nepal.
https://uk.nepalembassy.gov.np/
E-visas - for Nepal are issued for single entry to persons whose nationalities require visa to enter Nepal either for business,tourism or medical reasons.
https://apply.nepalimmigration.gov.np/online
British Embassy Kathmandu , PO Box 106, Lainchaur, Kathmandu, Nepal, Telephone: (977) (1) 4237100.
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-kathmandu
Nepal Touris Board - Get official travel information about where to go and what to see to help you plan your next trip to Nepal.
The Nepal Wildlife Organisation - managers of the public National Parks in Nepal. Here you will find information about all the major national parks.
National Museum's Nepal - In order to know the country and it's national pride one has to visit National Museum of the country.
http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.np/
Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS)
For safety all trekkers in Nepal must acquire the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card before trekking. TIMS Card is mandatory
to ensure the safety and security of trekkers in the general trekking areas. Travel insurance is essential to acquire permission for trekking in
Nepal and for obtaining the TIMS Card. Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Telephone: +977 1-4256909.
https://www.welcomenepal.com/plan-your-trip/tims-card.html
Prepaid Sim Cards
You are able to buy prepaid sim cards in many places in Nepal. The easiest is at Tribhuvan International Airport where you can get Ncell and Nepal Telecom.
You can find a mobile shop in arrivals, you will need your passport for identification and a passport size photo.
There are many mobile phone shops in Nepal which can help.
Ncell
Nepal Telecom
Airlines
Its recommended to use a comparison website to get the best deals.
Etihad Airlines
Emirates Airline
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/
Turkish Airlines
https://www.turkishairlines.com/
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Laos
Laos High Commission London - this will have visa information for Laos
https://www.embassypages.com/unitedkingdom-embassy-vientiane-laos
E-visas -allows a maximum stay of 30 days in Laos and is valid for 60 days from the date of approval
British High Commission Laos - Rue Yokkabat, Phonexay Saysettha District, Vientiane,Laos
https://www.embassypages.com/unitedkingdom-embassy-vientiane-laos
The Laos Tourism Board - is responsible for marketing Laos as a tourism destination and works to showcase the destination's endless
opportunities for traditional culture, action-packed adventure, wildlife safaris, vibrant city-life and eco-tourism
Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife - Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife rescues, rehabilitates, and releases animals from
illegal wildlife trade through collaboration with authorities and individuals.
Prepaid Sim Cards
You are able to buy prepaid sim cards in many places in Laos. The easiest is at Vientiane airport where you can get Unitel. You can find a
kiosk close to the exit and will need your passport for identification. There are many mobile phone shops in Laos which can help.
There are other networks but Unitel is everywhere and easy to use
Unitel
https://www.unitel.com.la/shop-unitel
Airlines
Its recommended to use a comparison website to get the best deals
Lao Airlines
Thai Airways
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_GB/index.page
Qatar Airways
https://www.qatarairways.com/en/local/laos.html
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