On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 03:41:46 GMT, BAC wrote:
Thanks, Just read that there are no ferries anymore 'tween T and U...that
changes some planning. I had a older book that said that there was. Ya, I
use Lonely or Moon when I travel....we all tend to hit the same places. I'm
always look for a new twist. So I need US cash to check out the Gorillas in
Bwindi? I'm not planning on taking a tent I want to travel light and will
look for guest houses and hostels. If I was traveling with someone I would
bring a tent. I am prepared to drop a few bucks on some nice accommodations
from time to time and safari's as needed.....but the bucks just keep adding
up on this trip.

As far as I know, all the gorilla venues are US$ cash only. My trip in
January of 2002 went to Rwanda. I'm not 100% certain on this, but I
think permits may have to be purchased in advance in Kampala. It was
definitely the case for Mgahinga in 2002. That's why we ended up going
to Rwanda.

One thing to consider is visas. If you stay within Kenya, Uganda, and
Tanzania, a single entry visa is good for as many entries and exists as
you want. Not so if you enter Rwanda.

There have been some horrifying accidents on the ferry across Lake
Victoria. It is not too shocking to learn that it has been shut down.
If still want to cross a big lake in Africa, the MV Liemba down
Lake Tanganyika is a good trip. Lake Malawi is another option.

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