The Classic Uganda & Rwanda Private Safaris
Trip code: MS508 & MS509
A choice of two 11 night/12 day safaris throughout Uganda and Rwanda
Encompassing the main highlights and attractions of both Uganda and Rwanda, this superb safari traces the western Rift Valley in the heart of Africa.
In Uganda and on the savannah plains below the Rwenzori Mountains, there is the opportunity of viewing the big game of Queen Elizabeth National Park, including elephant, lion, buffalo, hippo and leopard.
Onwards to Bwindi Impentrable Forest and Mgahinga in the Virungas, guests are given the opportunity of gorilla tracking 3 times in Uganda.
Over the boarder and into Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park on the southern slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes, provides further opportunites of gorilla tracking and tracing the endangered golden monkey.
The safari is available in both directions; from Kampala to Kigali (MS508), and from Kigali to Kampala (MS509).
Highlights:
- Game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including elephant, lion, buffalo, hippo and leopard
- Tracking the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge
- Viewing some of the last 700 mountain gorillas in their different habitats
- Opportunity to climb the Muhavura or Gahinga volcanoes in Mgahinga
- Search for tree-climbing lions lounging on old fig trees in Ishasha
- Opportunity of gorilla tracking five times; twice in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; once in Mgahinga National Park, and twice in Volcanoes National Park
- In Volcanoes National Park, guests can climb the Visoke volcano, visit the Dian Fossey Karisoke Centre, view the playful families of endangered golden monkeys.
Cost:
Due to the current economic climate with daily fluctuating rates, please contact us for a tailor made quote for 2010 -2011. Our long term close relationship with our core suppliers, has enabled us to negotiate special rates on many of our trips and we can therefore pass these savings on to you.
Per person sharing 12 day classic Uganda and Rwanda private trip
Starting Monday from Entebbe (Uganda)
Ending on a Friday in Kigali (Rwanda)
Prices for dates in 2009 available on application
Per person sharing 12 day classic Uganda and Rwanda private trip
Optional: Rwanda add on 4 day safari to Nyungwe (Primates and birds) per person
Optional: Rwanda add on 3 day Akagera (wildlife and birds) per person
Optional: Uganda add-on safari to Murchison Falls (big game, birds) per person
Inclusions:
A summary of accommodation, activities, and transfers:
Transport and a driver/guide for the itinerary agreed
Accommodation is on a shared basis unless a single supplement has been paid and meals stated (Kampala, Entebbe, Kigali bed/breakfast only)
Where appropriate boat trips, parks fees, chimpanzee permits, one gorilla permit
At lodges in Bwindi, Mt Gahinga and Virunga accommodation is on a fully inclusive basis – all meals, drinks, laundry, activities around lodge
A complimentary massage is offered after the gorilla trek
Exclusions:
Airfares to and from Uganda/Rwanda unless otherwise stated; Visa fees, departure taxes
Single supplements are applicable
Hotels in Kampala/Entebbe and Kigali are b/bfst only unless otherwise stated
Additional extras or options
We have not included your international flights but we can arrange these for you if you’d like us to. British Airways fly direct from Heathrow which is the easiest but not necessarily most economical route to Uganda. Costs range from £480 to an average of around £704.00 (Heathrow to Entebbe return). The flights do not depart and return everyday of the week – you may need to add a night or two to fit in with the flight schedule. Other airlines include Kenya Airways and South African Airways.
Gorilla permits
Need to be paid for in full at time of booking @US$500.00 per person
Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited; any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking. Gorilla permits are subject to change without warning
One permit in Bwindi is included in the price but other gorilla permits require a supplement to be paid at the time of confirmation. For example if you want to track in Rwanda
Tips and Notes
- On the trail guests often feel tired on the way up and must drink plenty of water; exhaustion will vanish once the gorillas have been spotted!
- Gorilla's are difficult to photograph due to their sunken eyes, gloomy habitat and jet black skins; unless an experienced photographer, a few quick shots should suffice - then enjoy the moments for what they are.
- Any infectious illnesses could kill off an entire family of gorilla's therefore guests are requested not to approach gorilla's if they have colds, flu which could be passed on
- No tourist has ever been maimed by a habituated gorilla but there is always a danger. Only very experienced guides are used and should be listened to at all times.
- The Classic Uganda & Rwanda starts in Kampala and finishes in Kigali. The classic Rwanda & Uganda Safari starts in Kigali and terminates in Kampala, Uganda.
- ALL FARES AND TAXES ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE AIRLINES AND GOVERNMENT. ALL FARES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY IN THE CORRECT BOOKING CLASSES AT THE TIME OF MAKING THE RESERVATION
Featured Properties
Best Access
Entebbe Airport:
- From Europe - the easiest way to Entebbe Airport is with British Airways, Kenya Airways (via Nairobi), or SN Brussels.
- From the USA - there are flights to Entebbe via London or Brussels. Alternatively clients can fly with from New York or Atlanta to Jo'burg with South African Airways, and then take a connecting flight.
Kigali Airport:
- From Europe - the easiest way is to fly with SN Brussels and Kenya Airways (via Nairobi). Clients can also fly to Kigali via Entebbe with British Airways and Rwandair.
- From the USA - there are flights to Kigali via London or Brussels. Alternatively clients can fly with from New York or Atlanta to Jo'burg with South African Airways, and then take a connecting flight.
Clients can also fly into a number of regional hubs including Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Kilimanjaro or Johannesburg, connecting to Entebbe and Kigali airports using regional airlines.
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