Airfare
Airfare is often the single greatest cost in a mission to Africa. We encourage volunteers to use a travel agent to give you the best fares, up-to-date travel arrangements, and any special requirements that you may need to know about before you go. As well a travel agents are on top of any changes that may arise as you are on your way. There are many well qualified travel agents around, but for decades we have almost exclusively used Mark Finch - the owner of Isle Travel - to help us with the best routes and prices. He works with us getting for us and our volunteers the best Humanitarian fares. By clicking on the highlighted links below you will be taken to his contact points.
Website: Isle Travel
Email: Mark Finch
Trip and Travel Insurance
Mark Finch at Isle Travel can help you get your trip/travel insurance, but over the years we have also found success in dealing with the following companies. The highlighted links below will take you to the appropriate websites for free quotes and group or individual applications.
Travel Visas
There are several companies that specialize in acquiring travel Visas on your behalf and Mark Finch of Isle Travel can recommend those, but to save money we recommend going through the online process and getting your own Visa. Follow the links below to apply for your Travel Visa. If you chose to personally apply for the Visa, then there is a link provided to help show you how to navigate the online applications.
Immunizations
Traveling safely around the world requires certain immunizations against various illnesses that you might acquire where you are going. Please follow the link provided to see which immunizations are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control for your selected location.
Currently Uganda REQUIRES a Yellow Fever Vaccination before entering the country. Kenya does not have this restriction, but it is recommended.
Currently Kenya REQUIRES a Covid Vaccination before entering the country. Uganda does not have this restriction, but it is recommended.