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March 10, 2025
Rwanda Security Update
As of February 26, 2025, the US State Department has Rwanda at a Level 2/ Exercise Increased Caution. The borders with Burundi and DRC are at a Level 4 / Do Not Travel. The fighting in DRC is a domestic conflict within DRC and doesn’t involve or affect Rwanda…
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February 04, 2025
UN expresses confidence in Uganda Ebola response
The UN has commended the Government of Uganda for its swift response and transparency in handling the current Ebola (EVD) outbreak and protecting public health. "The UN acknowledges the strength of Uganda's national and local capacities in fighting Ebola and…
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Uganda Update: Ebola Jan 2025
Jan 30, 2025
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CAS Rwanda: Tourism as Usual
Jan 27, 2025
The current situation in and around Goma in DRC, is contained within the DRC borders. All…
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CAS ops team FAM trip: Part 1
Jan 20, 2025
In December, the CAS safari operations team headed out on a FAM trip to experience Hotel…
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Rwanda: Marburg Screening Questionnaire
Oct 11, 2024
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Rwanda: Marburg Update
Oct 11, 2024
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RDB Rwanda Update: Marburg
Oct 08, 2024
Please see the latest RDB statement on the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda:…
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Uganda Online Visa System Upgrade: Visas on Arrival
Oct 07, 2024
The website for Uganda visas is currently down due to a system upgrade. Airlines have…
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RDB Statement on Marburg in Rwanda
Oct 04, 2024
Statement from the Rwanda Development Board in the context of the Marburg Virus Disease…
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Rwanda: MOH Updates
Oct 01, 2024
The MOH in Rwanda has announced that the recent Marburg outbreak is under control and…
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Uganda heightens surveillance for Marburg
Oct 01, 2024
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RW MOH announcement on Marburg Virus Disease
Sep 27, 2024
The Rwandan MOH announced today, 27 Sep 2024, that enhanced preventative measures are…
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Mpox Update: Uganda & Rwanda - Safe For Travel
Aug 18, 2024
On 14 August 2024, the WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus determined that…
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Changes to UWA Tariff: Gorilla & Chimp Permits
Feb 27, 2024
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) announced increases in gorilla and chimp permit fees,…
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2024 Updates from our partners at Aerolink Uganda
Jan 15, 2024
Here's what is new for Aerolink in 2024! Additional Kisoro Flight Exciting news! Aerolink…
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Jascar Foundation Q4 Update
Jan 10, 2024
Foundation Update from Caroline Birungi, Jascar Founder and CAS vehicle workshop…
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Rwanda: Free Heli Transfers with O&O
Jun 01, 2023
We are pleased to report on a special offer with One&Only Rwanda. Helicopter transfers…
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NEW: Entebbe Forest Lodge
Feb 27, 2023
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to announce the launch of Entebbe Forest Lodge. Hilda,…
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Rwanda Special Offers - Singita
Feb 21, 2023
CAS Rwanda is pleased to announce Singita Kwitondo's Stay/Pay promotion in combination…
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Jascar Foundation's Real Impact in Uganda
Feb 02, 2023
Classic Africa Safari's workshop manager, Caroline Birungi, started the Jascar Foundation…
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Akagera Park Highlights: Rwanda
Feb 02, 2023
While we are already into the second month of 2023, we'd like to report on Rwanda's…
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