Kenya ⇄ Tanzania ⇄ Uganda
Cross‑Border Production Support.
Get support with processing visas, customs, transportation, permits and translation support when crossing Kenya‑Busia-Uganda and Namanga-Tanzania borders. We provide full production support with crew, logistics and equipment when filming in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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Get all kinds of video production services
Experinced Film Fixers
Local experienced production fixers to handle all your visas, customs, border crossings and on-ground logistics.
Professional Equipment Hire
Rent modern cameras from local equipment suppliers. Find cameras lenses, lighting, and professional sound gear.
Documentary Production
Get full-service documentaries production for your NGO. Create impactful stories across the African continent.
Translation Support
Professional translation for transactions, inteviews, voiceovers, and subtitling content for regional markets.
Post Production
Send your raw footage to our Lome editing center for color grading, sound design, and social media repurposing.
Visas & Filming Permits
Get support processing visas, invitation letters, clearances, permits and reliable government application approvals.
Local Film Crews
Hire professional local crews. Get DOPs, producers, drone pilots, sound recordists, assistants and all roles.
Transport & Logistics
Get dedicated 4x4 production vehicles equipped for rough terrain and secure, long-distance equipment and crew transport.
Filming Guides To Help You Film In East Africa
Accurate resources and production guides to help you film successfully.
Filming in East Africa: Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, practical answers to help you plan a successful film production across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
How do you help us coordinate filming permits and media accreditation across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda?
Filming in East Africa requires official media credentials and local filming permits from agencies like the Kenya Film Commission (KFC), Tanzania Information Services (MAELEZO), or the Uganda Media Council. We handle the entire application process on your behalf. Our local team prepares and submits your credentials, secures local agency approvals, and follows up to ensure you have all correct permits in hand before your crew arrives.
What are the rules for importing camera gear and filming equipment into East African countries?
Most East African countries require a customs bond or temporary import clearance to bring professional filming equipment across their borders. We assist you with pre-registering equipment manifests, managing Carnet de Passages (where accepted), or setting up local temporary import bonds. Our local agents meet your crew at the airport or land border crossings (such as Namanga or Busia) to clear your equipment smoothly and prevent any impounds or delays.
Can we hire specialized wilderness guides, 4x4 filming safari vehicles, and local crews through you?
Yes, absolutely. We have a robust, vetted network of professional camera operators, sound technicians, drone pilots, and safety experts throughout East Africa. We also supply specially modified 4x4 Land Cruisers equipped with roof hatches, camera mounts, and power inverters, driven by professional driver-guides who know the national parks and local terrains inside out to help you capture stunning footage safely.
How do you handle park permits, drone licenses, and wildlife filming permissions?
Filming inside national parks or using drones in East Africa requires highly specialized permissions from civil aviation authorities and wildlife protection agencies like the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). We handle the complex permit applications, arrange mandatory ranger escorts, and secure drone flight approvals weeks in advance so that you can film stunning wildlife and scenic drone shots completely legally.
We are making video production easy in Africa