Q: I am going to climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in the first week of August and was planning on travelling through Kenya and Uganda, staying mainly south and following Lake Victoria round through Rwanda. Myself and my partner are going to take a tent in the hope of saving some cash, however I have no idea what to expect, campsites/on the side of a road/ in a village??? Any advice? Don't say 'Don't go', we are going and we won't die! lol Cheers
A: You do get campsites, but not that many of them - mainly in the touristy areas. If you wanted to camp outside of a campsite, there probably wouldn't be a problem (so long as your not in a national park or something!), but it would be best for you to seek approval first from the village chairperson, as there is generally not that much land which is not part of a village around L Victoria, and you may end up camped in someones field! The villagers generally have good English, and are really friendly, so I'm sure they'll be welcoming wherever you go. AND - I agree, you will not die! These countries are very friendly and welcoming, and although there are some troubles in some parts, the areas you want to travel in a perfectly safe so long as you take the necessary precautions, but you sound as if you know this already!