Gorillas and Game Trip

Hi Cheryl

Thanks for your post. Normally with the drinks whilst on tour you can pick these up yourself on route and the tour guide will give you opportunities to do this, possibly teas/coffees will be provided with meals. With regards to exchanging money we have the following information:

Changing Money, Credit Cards & ATMs
Banks and Bureau de Change facilities can be found throughout Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is advisable to exchange money at banks, in large hotels, and authorised Bureau de Change. It is usually possible to exchange money at Nairobi airport on arrival, although the Bureau de Change does not normally accept traveller’s cheques. There are ATMs in many major towns and cities; however, due to the fact that these are not particularly reliable, you should not rely on these as a method of obtaining money.

Credit cards are not widely accepted so you should not rely on them. US$ cash is best, preferably with notes in good condition. In Uganda and Tanzania US$ notes should be issued after the year 2001 as earlier ones are not always accepted.

It can be difficult to change traveller's cheques in more rural areas, and we would recommend that you change them when you arrive in Nairobi. It is wise to bring a combination of money sources (traveller’s cheques, cash and credit cards) in GB£ or US$ (Scottish pounds are not recognised outside of the UK) to ensure you have access to enough funds during your stay.In Uganda you will receive a poorer exchange rate for US$20, 10, 5 and 1 notes.

Please note - Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar traveller's cheques and cash may not be accepted. It can be difficult to change money on Saturdays and Sundays, except at large hotels.

Have a great trip

sue