Travel Tips

Crossing borders in East Africa — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda

By Blue Mountain Safaris Editorial Team · 22 July 2026 · 6 min read

Most East Africa safaris cross at least one international border. Here is our honest guide to the four you are most likely to use.

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**What to bring to every border**
- Passport with 6+ months validity and 4+ blank pages
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required if crossing from a YF endemic country — i.e. between Uganda/Rwanda/Kenya)
- Printed visa (if pre-purchased online)
- Cash USD post-2013 bills in good condition (for visa-on-arrival)
- Patience

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