Filming in Nduta Refugee Camp

Filming in Nduta Refugee Camp. Nduta refugee camp is located in the North West of Tanzania. It was established in 2015 to host Burundian refugees. The Camp is home to over 50,000 persons most of these are all from Burundi. It also started voluntary repatriation of Burundian refugees September 2017 offering them a safe place to survive the displacements back at their homes.

Are you a filming company and you are interesting in shooting in the Nduta Refugee Camp, contact us here we will help you secure all the required permissions for your shoot accordingly.

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Requirements and fees to film in Nduta Refugee Camp

You will need to get a filming permit from Tanzania Film Censorship Board, Government of Tanzania and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Tanzania for you to be allowed film in Nduta Refugee Camp. Securing a filming permit in Tanzania can be an expensive and time consuming process so make sure to allow plenty of time for us to help you secure the permit for you. The first step is to complete all necessary applications with the help of your Tanzanian production service producer/fixer. The application will be submitted to your local Tanzanian consulate so that they can complete the application. Once that is done you will send the original documents back to your Tanzanian service producer/fixer for finalizing with local Tanzanian authorities.

A regular Tanzania Filming permit costs US$1,000 if you apply 3 months in advance and a last minute Tanzania Filming permit costs US$3,000. Contact us here to help you secure the Tanzania filming permit.

On top of the above you will need to cover accommodation, Visas and work permits, fixer fees and transport for a successful shoot film in Nduta Refugee Camp as below;

Tanzania Visa and work permit Advice

You will need to purchase the tourist visa. Many film crews prefer obtaining their visas before they come to Tanzania but visas can be obtained easily upon arrival at any entry point in Tanzania upon paying USD100.00 for Tourist Visa you will be able to get it immediately. Proof of yellow fever vaccination and a COVID-19 free certificate may be asked if arriving from affected countries. Visa, work permit and other entry and exit conditions such as customs and quarantine regulations can change regularly. We advise you contact your local Tanzanian embassy or here for the latest travel information to Tanzania.

Tanzania Vehicle Hire Services

Eco Adventure Safaris will help you organize transport for film crews to film in Nduta Refugee Camp depending on their interest, budget and the nature of roads in such selected locations to film in the park. We recommend Customized 4×4 Land Cruisers which costs from USD200-250 per vehicle per day with Driver/Fixer or 4×4 Safari Vans from USD200 per Van per day with driver/Fixer. For us to estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your filming schedule to establish mileage and distance to be travelled.

Local Film Fixers in Tanzania to film you film in Nduta Refugee Camp

All our vehicles come with drivers who act as location fixers and most of them have been to almost all parts of Tanzania and are thus conversant with the local situations and are able to provide relevant information and fix any situation on ground. These act as intermediaries between you and our office while on location in Tanzania. Contact us here if you are in need of a Film fixer to film in Nduta Refugee Camp.

Security during your shoot in Nduta Refugee Camp

For filming in refugee camps, security is critical, and it’s advised to have either one or two armed security guards with you for the entire duration of the shoot. You may not know what the situation is around the camp and having security may come in handy if the community gets hostile. Security personnel hired from Tanzania Police Force require us to submit in a request and a fee is determined per day per security officer.

Where to stay during filming in Nduta Refugee Camp

Lodge options to stay in during filming in Nduta Refugee Camp range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Contact us here for reservation and booking.

What is the best time to film in Nduta Refugee Camp?

Filming in Nduta Refugee Camp is done throughout the year and the best time is during the months of December to February and then June to October which is relatively drier than March to May and November.

Why use Eco Adventure Safaris to film in Nduta Refugee Camp

Eco Adventure Safaris is a local fixer company, we assist filming companies and Production agencies in Tanzania and East Africa as a whole. We handle all fixer services required with our professional team of local fixers and driver guides. We have all relevant connections with other service providers and government agencies to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are processed in the shortest time possible. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Nduta Refugee Camp.