SHORT SAFARIS TO UGANDA AND RWANDA

(For Walk-in clients and international clients who want one or two days). Safaris
start from either Kigali or Kampala. These short excursions could best be done on
weekends.

DEPARTURE DATE: DAILY.

Itineraries that include a visit to the gorillas are subject to availability of permits at
time of booking.

KEY TO ITINERARIES:
B - Accommodation on Bed Only basis. All meals for the day stated at this
property are not included in the safari cost. To be paid for directly by the client.
BB - Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis. Only breakfast is included in the
safari cost at the stated property.
HB - Accommodation on Half Board basis. One meal (either lunch or dinner) as
well as breakfast are included in the safari cost.
FB - Accommodation on Full Board basis. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
are included in the safari cost.
O/N: - Overnight

For all categories of accommodation, ALL drinks (except bottled water) are excluded
in the safari cost and clients are to pay for them directly to the hotels/Camps or
Lodges. A supplement for the extra night will be required.

Costs include
• vehicle and driver/guide, entrance fees
• And where chargeable: rafting charges, game viewing charges, launch cruise,
chimpanzee viewing fees.
• Lunches are separate (but included within the price to Mburo Park). Most
tours last a whole day.

Prices do not include

* airfares to Uganda,
* travel insurance,
* all personal expenditure such as tips, telephone calls, laundry and drinks.

UGANDA

1. KAMPALA – A GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY (1 or 2 Days)

Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is spread over a number of green hills and takes its
name from Kasozi k'impala, "the hill of antelopes". The city grew around the court of
the Kabaka (king) of Buganda with British colonial officials settling on adjoining hills.
It is a charming green city, with its many gardens and attractive views of the
surrounding countryside and Lake Victoria. There is a wide range of hotels and
restaurants. The Kasubi Tombs - the traditional royal tombs of the Kabakas of
Buganda - are a fine example of Ganda architecture. Then there are the colourful
Nakasero fruit and vegetable market, the general goods market and the crafts
market. There are a number of interesting buildings in the city, including the
buildings that housed the colonial administration, the Parliament, the museum and
buildings of different religious faiths and the Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, where 22
martyrs were burnt alive in the late 19th century. Other interesting places include:
The Baha’i’ Temple - the only one in Africa; and Kabaka’s man-made Lake in
Rubaga. Barkcloth, basketware, pottery, gourds, kikoi cloth, carving, traditional
weapons and musical instruments are some of the souvenirs available for purchase.
ITINERARY
The Parliament, the museum and buildings of different religious faiths, the
Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, the colourful markets, Bahai Temple and the Kasubi
tombs are the main places of interest. Traditional crafts can be bought. There is a
wide range of hotels, restaurants and leisure centres.

Ends.

2. Jinja and Source of the Nile Tour (1 Day)

EXCURSION DETAILS:
Start for Jinja, via Mukono and through Mabira Forest, the largest in Central Uganda.
Proceed to Jinja past the Owen Falls Dam, Uganda’s main Hydro Electricity dam. Visit
the Source of the Mighty River Nile. Your trip ends with Bujagali Falls on the other
end of the Nile. Return to Kampala late afternoon via Sezibwa Falls. Arrive late.

Sezibwa falls is traditionally derived from the vernacular word "sezibibwa kkubo"
meaning "no obstacle can stop me from moving on”. The site located in Uganda
about 20 miles along Jinja Road from Kampala; is a Buganda Heritage site, with an
out span of sharp edged rocks and a magnificent sound of soothing waters flowing
down the steep ridged stones. The site attracts many who seek blessings due to
cultural beliefs that the river was born of a woman. It's alleged that the 2 rivers
named Sezibwa and its brother Bwanda were given birth to by a woman on her way
to Kavuma Bukunja when she experienced labour pains. Nakkungu Tebatuusa whose
husband was called Nsubuga Sebwato gave birth to Twins in form of water, where
Sezibwa flowed west, passing many obstacles and deriving its name, while Bwanda
flowed towards Nyenga in Eastern Uganda to the mothers' homeland. The beautiful
green vegetation, the 7 meters high waterfalls, and the harmony of Bird songs above
the trees creates beautiful scenery for relaxation and enjoyment.

3. Rafting in Jinja (1 Day)

EXCURSION DETAILS
Start early for Jinja. Raft for half- or full day in the Nile. Be prepared for a tough,
arduous, vigilant day in the falls of the Nile, with your life jackets. Lunch on the
mainland or one of the many islands. A visit to the Source of the Nile on your way
back to Kampala. Arrive in the evening.

Ends.

4. Entebbe and Ngamba Chimpanzee Island (1 Day)

This tour visits Ngamba chimpanzee sanctuary on Lake Victoria. Situated 23km off
shore from Entebbe, the Sanctuary was set up by a group of concerned organisations
including Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and Jane Goodall Institute among others,
to offer a facility for now over 40 orphaned chimpanzees to co-habitat in a near
natural environment. From Entebbe there are regular trips to the Chimp Island.
Travelling is either by a modified traditional Ssese canoe sitting up to 25 participants,
or a faster motor boat sitting 8 persons. The beautifully forested tropical island is
almost 100 acres in size and boasts over 50 different types of vegetation that the
chimps utilize. Two main tourist activities are offered: chimp viewing from a raised
wooden platform; or a walk to the chimp forest for closer contact with the legendary
primates. Chimp walks in the forest require some medical conditions to be fulfilled:
Vaccination against -Hepatitis A&B, Measles; Meningococcal meningitis (menomune
vaccine); Polio; Tetanus; Yellow fever. A negative TB test before arrival is also
required. Minimum age for the walks is 18 years, Maximum age is 65 years, but the
latter category is also dependant on size and fitness level of the person. Clients stay
at the Ngamba Island Camp, a 4-tent mid-range Camp directly overlooking the Lake.
The entrance fees paid goes towards looking after the chimpanzees.

EXCURSION DETAILS
Start at 08h00. Visit Ngamba Chimpanzee Island on Lake Victoria to see chimps in
their natural habitat, on a 100-acre private rain forest in the middle of Lake Victoria.
Chimpanzees spend most of their time in the forest, while, for three times a day,
visitors can visit at schedule times to see them being fed, in an area, located
between the forest and the viewing platform. You can also do chimpanzee walks (by
prior arrangement and vaccinations must be done). Walking trails span from east to
west and north to south creating 50 x 50m blocks. Other fauna on the island include
fruit bats, spiders, fish eagles, hippos (the only three in the area), otters, a
crocodile(!) and monitor lizards.

Excursion Ends.

5. Game and Birds in Lake Mburo and Mabamba (2 Days)

Mburo park is 5 hours drive from Kampala, and is only 260 sq. km being Uganda’s
smallest and most conspicuous of the Uganda’s savanna National Parks. Its mosaic
habitat, dry hillside, rocky outcrops, bushes thickets, open and wooded savanna
forests, lakes and swamps are home to a surprising diversity of plants and animals.
The lake is rich with a diversity of animal and plant species which can only be viewed
clearly if you take a boat trip. The crocodiles, Hippopotamuses and birds like
Pelicans, Black Crake, Heron, Cormorant, Fish Eagle. The duration of each boat
cruise is negotiable with the park management.

EXCURSION DETAILS

DAY 1
Drive on the southbound road; past captivating attractions en route: look at royal
drum makers, brief stop at the Equator and be in both hemispheres at once, drive
past the roadside markets aerated with fruit and vegetables. Continue to Lake Mburo
National Park. Boat trip and an evening game drive. O/N: Mihingo Lodge (FB).

DAY 2
Time permitting, early morning game drive. Return to Kampala via Masaka; arriving
early afternoon (HB).

Ends.

RWANDA

1. Kigali City Tour (1 or half Day)

EXCURSION DETAILS: Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is an attractive city spread over
many hills for which Rwanda is well known. The City has a pleasant, buoyant air and
its people are some of the most friendly in the world. The markets, the handicraft
shops and the genocide sites are some of the main places of interest. The range of
hotels and restaurants is steadily increasing. Time permitting, visit the Nyabugogo
market, the Moslem quarter in Nyamirambo, the Franco-Rwanda cultural centre and
a genocide memorial.

Excursion Ends.

2. Kibuye (1 Day)
Kibuye is a port town on Lake Kivu, one of Africa's largest and deepest lakes. Once
there enjoy a swim in the clear waters of Lake Kivu, or take a boat ride to the nearby
islands, or water ski along the scenic shores.

EXCURSION DETAILS: Start for Kibuye; drive through beautiful countryside, crossing
rivers and valleys full of agricultural produce. On your way, detour to Ndaba falls and
enjoy the clean air and mountain view. Go water skiing, or take a boat out on the
lake to see the various islands. Swim in the refreshing, bilharzia free waters of Lake
Kivu or stroll about in the town sprawling across a number of hills. Return to Kigali.

Excursion Ends.

3. Akagera National Park (1 Day)

The park has beautiful swelling plains with woodland and rolling grassland. It is
covered by an extensive series of lakes allowing water animals and birds to laze
around the banks. The largest park in the past, the game is recovering after years of
war, poaching and human presence, with elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and lion
and different antelope appearing once again. Accommodation and the road system
are being renovated.

EXCURSION DETAILS: Drive to Akagera National Park, East of Rwanda. Early

morning game drive, carrying a packed lunch for leopard, giraffe, buffalo. Zebra is
also abundant. In the afternoon ride on local canoe on one of the lakes. Time
permitting, visit a fishing village and return to Kigali (HB)

Excursion Ends.

4. PNV for Gorilla tracking and birding (1 Day)

The park is also habitat to a vast array of golden monkeys and a vast array of birds,
amounting to over 185 species including the Rwenzori turaco, Grey Capped Warbler
and the Yellow-vented Bulbul.

EXCURSION DETAILS: An early start, start at about 05h00 or earlier. Drive the two
hours North of Kigali to Ruhengeri. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well
known. Transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters to track gorillas in Parc National des
Volcans (PNV). Gorilla tracking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough,
arduous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest, but coming face to
face with the great primates is well worth the effort. Lunch. Later in the day return
to Kigali. (HB)

Excursion Ends.

5. Lake Muhazi (1 Day)

EXCURSION DETAILS: Drive to Lake Muhazi; through beautiful countryside, crossing

valleys full of agricultural produce. Go water skiing, or take a boat out on the lake to
see the various islands. Swim in the refreshing, bilharzias free waters of the Lake or
stroll about in the nearby villages rambling across a number of hills.

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