My wife and I were in Uganda in August. Prices varied from upscale to very
cheap, depending on the quality of accommodation you want. Most park fees,
and your entry visa are payable in US dollars, no older than 2002. I found
from experience they reject bills from the 90's. Generally the cost are
cheaper than Kenya or Tanzania, but there are limited quantities of things
like gorilla trekking so the charge $375 US for a one hour visit to a wild
gorilla family in a group of 8 trekkers. There were not that many tourists
there in August so it was very easy to get bookings, even at the last
minute.
We did not go to Rwanda, but understand that prices are similar to Uganda.
Consider getting the Bradt Travel Guide - Uganda. It has a lot of
information on prices and travel in Uganda.
There is a local magazine, "The Eye" in Kampala that has a lot of
information and it is often easier to find Uganda telephone number in that
magazine than anywhere else. http://www.theeye.co.ug/
Scott
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> Does anybody know where I can find a cost comparison for visiting and
> traveling among Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda on the web. Of course
> personal experiences or knowledge you may have is also welcome.
>
> I'm setting up a trip for several friends and one of the many factors as
> always is cost. I'm particularly interested in in-country costs for
> things like safaris, gas, hotels, food etc... I realize safaris in
> particular will vary depending upon where and what one does, but I'm
> trying to get a general idea. The only thing I've found so far is a few
> notes on the costs of local beer and a hotel in Lonely Planet. We're all
> Americans so if the comparisons are in dollars that's bet but I can of
> course convert from local currencies.
>
> I'm focusing on in-country expenses because I assume (always dangerous)
> that it's cheapest to fly into Nairobi, but I can get flight costs in and
> our of Dar, Entebbe etc., from various web travel sites.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> pjbphd
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