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Around Africa specialises in Uganda safaris

There is no other country in Africa – like Uganda – the “Pearl of Africa”

Back in 1908, Winston Churchill wrote:

“For magnificence, for variety of form and colour, for profusion of brilliant life — bird, insect, reptile, beast — for vast scale — Uganda is truly “the Pearl of Africa.” The Kingdom of Uganda is a fairy tale. The scenery is different, the climate is different and most of all, the people are different from anything elsewhere to be seen in the whole range of Africa….what message I bring back….concentrate on Uganda.”

My African Journey

Sample itineraries can be customised

One the following slides are just a few of the exciting tours we can arrange or customise for you:

▪ ‘Gorillas of Uganda’ - 5 day tour

▪ The Ultimate Big Game and Gorilla Luxury Safari - 6 day tour

▪ Highlights of Uganda Luxury Safari - 8 day tour

▪ ‘Pearls of Africa’ Mid-range - 12 day tour

▪ Uganda and Rwanda Safari - 14 day tour

For the detailed, costed version of these itineraries, please contact Around Africa Safaris or view the ‘Itineraries’ folder on this CD.

‘Gorillas of Uganda’ - 5 day tour

‘Gorillas of Uganda’ - 5 day tour

• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is one of the richest biological and botanical regions in the world. This UNESCO Natural World Heritage site is home to around 350 wild and endangered Mountain Gorillas, and many endemic birds and butterflies.

• After a trek of between 1 and 5 hours, sit in the forest amongst the gorillas and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male: the Silverback.

• Overnight Silverback Lodge (left)

• En route back to Entebbe, stop for a picnic lunch (and photos!) at the Equator. If time, you may visit the Botanical Gardens, on the shore of Lake Victoria.

The Ultimate Big Game and Gorilla Luxury Safari - 6 day tour

The Ultimate Big Game and Gorilla Luxury Safari - 6 day tour

• Drive through Fort Portal set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains to magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight at Katara Lodge (below left).

• Early morning game drive, on the search for lions, Uganda kob, giant forest hog.

• Water safari on the Kazinga Channel that connects two Rift Valley lakes: Edward and George (named after Queen Victoria’s heirs). View hippos at close range, 100+ species of Water Birds, Elephants and Nile Crocodiles.

• Pass through Ishasha, famed for its tree-climbing lions, game-viewing en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site is home to around 350 wild Mountain Gorillas, and many endemic birds and butterflies.

• After a trek of between 1 and 5 hours, sit in the forest amongst the Mountain Gorillas and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male: the Silverback. Overnight Mahogany Springs (full board).

• A day room is booked in Entebbe so you can relax before your flight home.

Highlights of Uganda Luxury Safari - 8 day tour

Highlights of Uganda Luxury Safari - 8 day tour

• Overnight at Lake Victoria Serena Hotel (B&B).

• Drive to Fort Portal and visit the Rwenzori Mountain Sculpture Foundation.

• Visit Kibale Forest National Park, home to over 13 species of primates including Red Colobus, Blue and the rare L’Hoest Monkeys; butterflies, 335 bird species and the elusive Forest Elephant. Overnight Kyaninga/Primate Safari Lodge (full board).

• Track the habituated Chimps - watch as they squabble and play in fruiting trees.

• Early morning game drive in magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park: lions, Uganda kob, giant forest hog. Water safari on the KazingaChannel. View hippos, 100+ species of water birds, Elephants and Nile Crocodiles. Panoramic views of from your lodge Mweya/Katara Lodge (FB).

• Pass through Ishasha, famed for its tree-climbing lions, en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to around 350 Mountain Gorillas, and many endemic birds and butterflies.

• After a trek of between 1 and 5 hours, sit in the forest amongst the gorillas and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male: the Silverback. Meet the traditional Batwa people of the forest. Overnight Mahogany Springs Lodge (FB).

‘Pearls of Africa’ Mid-range - 12 day tour

‘Pearls of Africa’ Mid-range - 12 day tour

• Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (time allowing) en route to Murchison Falls, home to 76 mammal species and 451 bird species. Overnight at Murchison River Lodge (full board)

• On an early morning game drive look for crocodiles, hippos and water birds, lion, buffalo, rare aquatic Sitatunga antelope, topi, waterbuck, elephant and leopard. Take a boat ride to the Nile Delta in search of the incredible Shoebill.

• An evening game drive at Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve looking for antelopes (Hartebeests, Kob, Bushbucks and Duikers) and primates; admire the Blue Mountains of the DR Congo. Overnight at Lake Albert Lodge (full board).

• Track the habituated Chimps of Kibale Forest National Park. Visit the memorable Bigodi Wetlands. Overnight Kluges Guest farm (full board).

• Early morning game drive in magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park: lions, Uganda kob, giant forest hog. Afternoon water safari on the Kazinga Channel. View hippos, 100+ species of water birds, Elephants and Nile Crocodiles. Panoramic views of from your lodge Katara Lodge (FB).

‘Pearls of Africa’ Mid-range – continued…

• Pass through Ishasha, famed for its tree-climbing lions, en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to around 350 Mountain Gorillas, and many endemic birds and butterflies.

• After a trek of between 1 and 5 hours, sit in the forest amongst the gorillas and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male: the Silverback. Meet the traditional Batwa people of the forest - they may even dance for you! Overnight at Silverback Lodge (full board).

• Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, for a game drive or nature walk - and hundreds of zebra! Overnight at Lake Mburo Lodge (full board).

• En route back to Entebbe, stop for a picnic lunch (and photos!) at the Equator.

Uganda and Rwanda Safari - 14 day tour

Uganda and Rwanda Safari - 14 day tour

• Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (time allowing) en route to Murchison Falls, home to 76 mammal species and 451 bird species. Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (half board) overlooking the River Nile.

• Take an early morning game drive to spot crocodiles, hippos and water birds, lion, buffalo, rare aquatic Sitatungaantelope, topi, waterbuck, elephant and leopard. Take an unforgettable boat ride to the base of the famous Falls.

• Track the habituated Chimps of Kibale Forest National Park. Visit the memorable Bigodi Wetlands. Overnight at Primate/Kyaninga Lodges (full board).

• Early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park: lions, Uganda kob, giant forest hog. Afternoon water safari on the Kazinga Channel. Up close view hippos, 100+ species of water birds, Elephants and Nile Crocodiles. Overnight at Mweya or Katara Lodge (full board).

• Hike Kyambura Gorge, a forest which - extraordinarily -extends into the wide savanna grassland and is home to hippo, elephant, chimpanzees and other primates. Overnight at Mweya or Katara Lodge (full board).

• Pass through Ishasha, famed for its tree-climbing lions, en route for the Rwanda border for gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans. After the rangers’ introductory talk, the guides will take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth to track the gorillas, a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

• Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi gets its name from the many ‘little birds’ in this area. From here, take a scenic drive through Kabale Highlands – ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ -to Lake Mburo. The topography is mainly green, interlocking and heavily cultivated hills with spectacular valleys.

• Lake Mburo National Park is a compact gem, and home to 350 bird species as well as zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi and reedbuck.

Uganda and Rwanda Safari - continued…

Are you looking for that extra dimension?

At Around Africa Safaris, we believe that our specialist knowledge and unusual and distinctive itineraries set us apart from other tour operators.

How?

▪ An international team

▪ Coverage of the whole of East Africa

▪ Specialized guides

▪ Tailor-made, privately guided tours

▪ Experts in ‘experiential tourism’ and community-based tourism

▪ A real commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

How? An international team

“The best of both worlds”

▪ Around Africa Safaris embraces a traditional East African welcome, coupled with international standards of customer service and professionalism.

▪ The Around Africa Safaris team has 20+ years experience working in the tourism industry, in East Africa and Europe.

▪ Around Africa Safaris supplements our own expertise with the insight of other regional guides, for example, the native Batwa forest dwellers in Buhoma and Mgahinga.

▪ Language is not a barrier: Okech is from Northern Uganda and speaks a number of languages, including Swahili. He also has Italian language skills. Yvonne is one of Uganda’s few German-speaking guides.

▪ Translators and guides of all languages can be arranged. Russian, Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese speakers are just some of the guides we have provided for our clients.

How? Coverage of the whole of East Africa

▪ The Around Africa Safaris team has extensive experience selling and leading tours across East Africa - namely to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi.

▪ Ask us any question you like –you will be impressed by our knowledge!

How? Specialized guides

Okech has exceptional knowledge of East African wildlife, history, geography and culture. He is:

▪ The only guide in Uganda who has completed a Wilderness First Responder Course.

▪ A trained sports fisherman, boat captain and birder, qualified in defensive driving, First Aid, tour guiding and more.

Yvonne is one of the few German-speaking guide in Uganda.

▪ Her studies in Tourism Geography, Economics and Psychology led to a passion for community projects, as evidenced in her published thesis on research in Uganda’s Rwenzoris Mountains, Bigodi Wetlands, KibaleNational Park and Lake Bunyonyi.

How? Tailor-made, privately guided tours

▪ Around Africa Safaris offers complete flexibility in the design of your East African tour. Together we work hand in hand to design a trip that will suit your time, taste and specifications.

▪ We create journeys you will remember for a lifetime.

How? A real commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

▪ Around Africa Safaris’ extends its support to projects such the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only project of its kind in Uganda.

▪ The inclusion of community tourism projects in all our itineraries underlines our Corporate Social Responsibility commitment. These are projects Okechand the team are truly passionate about! They are very popular with our clients.

How? Experts in ‘experiential tourism’ and community-based tourism

At Around Africa Safaris, we are constantly on the lookout for the new and unusual.

We actively support a diversity of high quality community tourism projects:

▪ The Gorilla Highlands project in Kabale, south-western Uganda

▪ Uganda Community Tourism Association UCOTA across the country

▪ Ishasha Community Uplift project

▪ KAFRED - Kibale Association for Rural and Environmental Development

▪ Rwanda?

Contact Around Africa Safaris

▪ Web site www.aroundafricasafari.com

▪ Email reservations@aroundafricasafari.com

▪ Tel +256-414-693-567 / +256-773-599-507

▪ Office: Plot 273, Deo Lane off Kyeyagalire Road, Zzana Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda

▪ Postal address: P.O. Box 35412, Kampala, Uganda

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Around Africa Safaris is a member of:

▪ AUTO - Association of Uganda Tour Operators

▪ ATTA - African Travel & Tourism Association