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Online wedding invitation — Silver package
Jakarta, Indonesia
$100
Online Wedding Invitation Silver Package : Support All Devices Countdown Timer 12 Photo Gallery 1 Year Live facebook comments
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7 days Uganda honeymoon luxury safari
Kampala, Uganda
$1,755
Overview The 7 Days Uganda Honeymoon Luxury Safari involves an extensive wild game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park gaining possible sights of Lions including the tree climbing lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Topis among others along with an amazing river safari along Kazinga Channel for possible sights of Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, birds like Great Cormorants and African skimmers and wild game drinking on the channel shores. It also involves a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park gaining possible sights of Rothschild Giraffes, Impala, Elands, Burchell’s Zebra and Warthog among others. An optional horseback safari can as well be arranged. Besides wild game, the safari includes; Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and a free day at Lake Bunyonyi – the lake of a thousand Islands. Safari Highlights Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe and a traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center Day 2: Do morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel & an evening game drive along the channel track Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Do a game drive in Ishasha sector in the south of Queen Elizabeth NP in search of tree climbing lions and other wild game Day 4: Do gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation Day 5: Free Day at Lake Bunyonyi – the lake of a thousand Islands with a boat ride or canoe paddle Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, traditional lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre and evening game drive Day 7: Do Morning game walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park & transfer back to Kampala Detailed Safari Itinerary Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe and a traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center After breakfast at your place of stay in Kampala, you get into your confortable safari vehicle in the company of your guide at 6:30 and drive to the south west of Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park 417km about 7 hours’ drive. You make a stop at Uganda Equator Crossing Kayabwe after driving 77km from Kampala and have time to explore this significant geographical site – the Sun’s way and the point of separation between the northern and southern hemisphere. A well interpreted water experiment is performed to show the separation of these two poles. The place also features rewarding photographing opportunities where you take photos with one leg in the northern hemisphere and another in the southern hemisphere. Continue on the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park making another stop at Igongo Cultural Center for an amazing traditional lunch where you enjoy a local food organically produced and freshly served. You can also take an optional tour to the Erijukiro Museum which features a range of artifacts of the tribes of south western Uganda. Embark on the drive passed Mbarara town and enjoying the views of Bunyaruguru Crater and the lush Kalinzu forest. You can make a stop at the crater field for sightseen and photo taking. Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Luxury / Up market: Mweya Safari Lodge – Standard room Day 2: Do morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel & an evening game drive along the channel track You wake up for an early morning cup of coffee in the views of the moist savannah before heading to the park for the game drive at 7am. Undertake a game drive in the Kasenyi tracks and the Queen’s Mile in the open savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park lying flat on the Albertine rift floor. This Uganda safari encounter offers you an opportunity to explore a range of wild game including; cape Buffaloes, Leopards, Topi, Elephants, Kobs, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Hyena, lions, side stripped jackals among other wildlife not forgetting counts of bird species since Queen Elizabeth National Park has the highest bird count in the whole of Uganda and East Africa (over 600) including the Martial Eagle, African Skimmer, Black-rumped Buttonquail, Chapin’s Flycatcher, Pinkbacked Pelican, Verreaux’s Eagle Owl, White-tailed Lark, Black Bee-eater, White-winged Warbler among other birds. Retreat from the activity for relaxation and lunch after which you gather at Mweya jetty for an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise departing at 2pm. You will have an afternoon 2-hour boat cruise running along the Kazinga channel that stretches from Lake George to Lake Edward covering 45km distance. This cruise offers you an opportunity to see at close range the highest concentration of water submerged Hippos, surrounded by over 550 species of migrant and resident birds plus crocodiles drinking and resting at water edges. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. You retreat from the boat cruise and do an evening game drive along the Channel track to explore more wild game in their evening moments. Continue to the lodge for overnight Accommodation Luxury / Up market: Mweya Safari Lodge – Standard room Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Do a game drive in Ishasha sector in the south of Queen Elizabeth NP in search of tree climbing lions and other wild game and coffee plantation tour en route After breakfast at your respective lodge, embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park either Buhoma or Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkurigo depending on where you are going to track gorillas from. The drive takes you through Ishasha sector in the south of Queen Elizabeth National Park where you spend some time driving in its rolling plains marked by counts of fig trees in search of tree climbing lions that tend to climb the fig trees during the day time. The short trees with overlying branches in Ishasha present the best opportunities for viewing tree climbing lions than any other part of the world where such Species exist. Continue on the drive to make another stop in the local communities of Kanungu for a coffee plantation tour to explore the traditional coffee growing practices, its cultural attachment to the local people and its significance to the local community. Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Luxury / Up market: Chameleon Hill Lodge Day 4: Do gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening boat cruise Have breakfast at your respective lodge and then go to the park offices to get briefed and at 8:00am after which you embark on the Uganda gorilla trek along the designated trails within the impenetrable forest in search for these great mountain gorillas. The gorilla trekking might take you 2 – 8 hours to find the giant Gorillas depending on their movement. The trek/quest for these great apes is tiresome but very well rewarded by meeting, spending time with and photographing these great gorillas as you look straight into their inviting brown expressive eyes, this is a life time thrill of a wild life adventure only Africa can offer you. After your one hour with the gorillas, return to the starting point and transfer to the starting point to embark on the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi driving through fascinating Kigezi Highlands which locals apply terracing method to cultivate their slopes deriving impressive scenic landscape. You arrive at Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Luxury / Up market: Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi Resort Day 5: Free Day at Lake Bunyonyi – the lake of a thousand Islands with a boat ride or canoe paddle This is dedicated for your romance! You have a tranquil stay at the Island resort with sights and sounds of birds and resident wildlife including Zebra, Impala, Waterbucks and De brazza Monkey. You can undertake a soothing boat ride to explore the scenic lake Bunyonyi with a count of 29 Islands that have earned her a dub as the lake of a thousand Islands. You can as well do a canoe paddle instead of a boat to have an experiential touch of the lake surrounded by the fascinating Kigezi Highlands. Accommodation Luxury / Up market: Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi Resort Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, traditional lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre and evening game drive After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Lake Mburo National Park 199km about 4 hours drive enjoying the lush countryside landscapes of south western Uganda. You make a stop at Igongo Cultural Centre 12km past Mbarara town for a thrilling traditional cuisine after which you proceed to the park for an evening game drive gaining remarkable views of the savannah at the sun set. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Luxury / Up market: Mihingo Safari Lodge Day 7: Do Morning game walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park & transfer back to Kampala You gather at Rwonyo Tourist centre at 7am to embark on a guided walking safari in the moist savannah landscapes of Lake Mburo National Park gaining possibilities of viewing Rothschild Giraffes, Burchell’s Zebra, Deffassa Waterbuck, Impala, Elands, Warthogs and Topis among others. Retreat from the 2 hour activity and embark on the transfer to Kampala 240km about 3 – 4 hours’ drive. A lunch stop will be made at Igongo Cultural Center and another can still be made at the Equator crossing Kayabwe to get yourself a memorabilia to carry back home. End of Safari
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6 days honeymoon with the mountain gorillas & tree climbing lions
Kampala, Uganda
$1,755
Overview The 6 Days Honeymoon with the Mountain Gorillas & Tree climbing lions is done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Uganda safari destination of Queen Elizabeth National Park all in the south west of the country. The destination Bwindi is the greatest mountain gorilla habitat on earth with almost a half of their world population (400 out of the 880). The park comprises of dense forest undergrowth with mature trees that form the canopy while standing on a rugged hilly landscape with deep saddles which combine to justify it as an impenetrable forest. This natural setting makes the gorilla trekking encounter in Bwindi to go beyond only gorillas. The 6 Days Honeymoon with the Mountain Gorillas & Tree climbing lions also features the Uganda Safari destination of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Queen Elizabeth National Park stretches over the western arm of the East African rift Valley for 1,978km2 overlooking the mystical Rwenzori Mountains. The park is a home to over 600 species of birds, the 95 mammal species, the impressive 45km long Kazinga Channel connecting Lake George and Edward, Ishasha sector with its tree climbing lions, the Kyambura gorge the home of chimpanzees and the remarkable scenic Katwa explosion Crater. The 6 Days Honeymoon with the Mountain Gorillas & Tree climbing lions commences and ends in Kampala. Safari Highlights Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe and a traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center Day 2: Do morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel & an evening game drive along the channel track Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Do a game drive in Ishasha sector in the south of Queen Elizabeth NP in search of tree climbing lions and other wild game Day 4: Do gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation Day 5: Free Day at Lake Bunyonyi – the lake of a thousand Islands with a boat ride or canoe paddle Day 6: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi back to Kampala Detailed Safari Itinerary Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe and a traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center After breakfast at your place of stay in Kampala, you get into your confortable safari vehicle in the company of your guide at 6:30 and drive to the south west of Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park 417km about 7 hours’ drive. You make a stop at Uganda Equator Crossing Kayabwe after driving 77km from Kampala and have time to explore this significant geographical site – the Sun’s way and the point of separation between the northern and southern hemisphere. A well interpreted water experiment is performed to show the separation of these two poles. The place also features rewarding photographing opportunities where you take photos with one leg in the northern hemisphere and another in the southern hemisphere. Continue on the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park making another stop at Igongo Cultural Center for an amazing traditional lunch where you enjoy a local food organically produced and freshly served. You can also take an optional tour to the Erijukiro Museum which features a range of artifacts of the tribes of south western Uganda. Embark on the drive passed Mbarara town and enjoying the views of Bunyaruguru Crater and the lush Kalinzu forest. You can make a stop at the crater field for sightseen and photo taking. Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Midrange / Standard: Enganzi Game Lodge / Bush Lodge / Katara Lodge Day 2: Do morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel & an evening game drive along the channel track You wake up for an early morning cup of coffee in the views of the moist savannah before heading to the park for the game drive at 7am. Undertake a game drive in the Kasenyi tracks and the Queen’s Mile in the open savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park lying flat on the Albertine rift floor. This Uganda safari encounter offers you an opportunity to explore a range of wild game including; cape Buffaloes, Leopards, Topi, Elephants, Kobs, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Hyena, lions, side stripped jackals among other wildlife not forgetting counts of bird species since Queen Elizabeth National Park has the highest bird count in the whole of Uganda and East Africa (over 600) including the Martial Eagle, African Skimmer, Black-rumped Buttonquail, Chapin’s Flycatcher, Pinkbacked Pelican, Verreaux’s Eagle Owl, White-tailed Lark, Black Bee-eater, White-winged Warbler among other birds. Retreat from the activity for relaxation and lunch after which you gather at Mweya jetty for an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise departing at 2pm. You will have an afternoon 2-hour boat cruise running along the Kazinga channel that stretches from Lake George to Lake Edward covering 45km distance. This cruise offers you an opportunity to see at close range the highest concentration of water submerged Hippos, surrounded by over 550 species of migrant and resident birds plus crocodiles drinking and resting at water edges. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. You retreat from the boat cruise and do an evening game drive along the Channel track to explore more wild game in their evening moments. Continue to the lodge for overnight Accommodation Midrange / Standard: Enganzi Game Lodge / Bush Lodge / Katara Lodge Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Do a game drive in Ishasha sector in the south of Queen Elizabeth NP in search of tree climbing lions and other wild game and coffee plantation tour en route After breakfast at your respective lodge, embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park either Buhoma or Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkurigo depending on where you are going to track gorillas from. The drive takes you through Ishasha sector in the south of Queen Elizabeth National Park where you spend some time driving in its rolling plains marked by counts of fig trees in search of tree climbing lions that tend to climb the fig trees during the day time. The short trees with overlying branches in Ishasha present the best opportunities for viewing tree climbing lions than any other part of the world where such Species exist. Continue on the drive to make another stop in the local communities of Kanungu for a coffee plantation tour to explore the traditional coffee growing practices, its cultural attachment to the local people and its significance to the local community. Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Midrange / Standard: Gorilla Mist Camp / Gorilla Valley Lodge Day 4: Do gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening boat cruise Have breakfast at your respective lodge and then go to the park offices to get briefed and at 8:00am after which you embark on the Uganda gorilla trek along the designated trails within the impenetrable forest in search for these great mountain gorillas. The gorilla trekking might take you 2 – 8 hours to find the giant Gorillas depending on their movement. The trek/quest for these great apes is tiresome but very well rewarded by meeting, spending time with and photographing these great gorillas as you look straight into their inviting brown expressive eyes, this is a life time thrill of a wild life adventure only Africa can offer you. After your one hour with the gorillas, return to the starting point and transfer to the starting point to embark on the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi driving through fascinating Kigezi Highlands which locals apply terracing method to cultivate their slopes deriving impressive scenic landscape. You arrive at Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Midrange / Budget: Lake Bunyonyi Eco – resort Day 5: Free Day at Lake Bunyonyi – the lake of a thousand Islands with a boat ride or canoe paddle This is dedicated for your romance! You have a tranquil stay at the Island resort with sights and sounds of birds and resident wildlife including Zebra, Impala, Waterbucks and De brazza Monkey. You can undertake a soothing boat ride to explore the scenic lake Bunyonyi with a count of 29 Islands that have earned her a dub as the lake of a thousand Islands. You can as well do a canoe paddle instead of a boat to have an experiential touch of the lake surrounded by the fascinating Kigezi Highlands. Accommodation Midrange / Budget: Lake Bunyonyi Eco – resort Day 6: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi back to Kampala After breakfast, embark on the transfer back to Kampala 437km about 7 hours’ drive. You drive through the magical highlands of Kigezi covered with mist in the morning before continuing through impressive south western Uganda landscapes of Ntungamo with extensive banana plantation and cattle farms. A lunch stop will be made at Igongo Cultural Center and another can still be made at the Equator crossing Kayabwe to get yourself a memorabilia to carry back home. End of Safari
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4 days Uganda honeymoon safari to Queen Elizabeth national park
Kampala, Uganda
$1,138
The 4 Days Uganda Honeymoon safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best short Uganda Honeymoon safaris that you can ever opt to undertake. It includes the rewarding game viewing like lions, buffaloes, elephants, water bucks, leopard, warthogs and jackals; recreational launch cruise on the 45km long Kazinga channel full of birds, Nile crocodiles and Hippos; and optional Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge and the equator crossing experiences. Safari Highlight: Day 1: Travel by Road to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe & traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center Day 2: Do morning game drive & spend the afternoon at leisure Day 3: Morning chill at the lodge, afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise & evening game drive along the channel track Day 4: Transfer to Kampala. An optional Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge / Kalinzu forest reserve can be arranged Description: Day 1: Travel by Road to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe & traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center After breakfast, embark on the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will drive out of Kampala towards the south west after which you will make a stop at the equator crossing Kayabwe 77km from Kampala for photo shooting and water experiments featuring the geographical separation between the north and southern hemispheres. Continue on the journey through the farmed hill sides and the rangelands of Ankole before making an early lunch stop at Igongo cultural center 12km to Mbarara town. After lunch, continue on the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive distance: 417km Drive time: 7 hours. Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge (Upmarket/luxury) Day 2: Do morning game drive & spend the afternoon at leisure Wake up for an early morning 3 - 4 hour game drive though the Kasenyi tracks where you will have chances of viewing a range of wildlife. Some of these include; lions, elephants, Buffaloes, Antelopes, jackals, among others. You will marvel at them as they gather what to put in their stomachs and others taking a rest. The savannah landscape in which they thrive is an attraction in its self. Retreat from the activity and spend the afternoon in the comfort of your lodge either resting in your lush room or plunge into the Olympic sized swimming pool Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge – Standard room (Luxury / Upmarket) Day 3: Morning chill at the lodge, afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise & evening game drive along the channel track Spend the entire morning at the comfort of your lodge enjoying the sweet moments in your room or chill by pool in the mid morning sun overlooking the Kazinga Channel, Lake Edward and Lake George at a distance. At 2pm, you gather at Mweya for a launch cruise on Kazinga channel. The 2 hour launch cruise takes you through the offers of the 45m long Kazinga channel including possibilities of encountering the Nile crocodiles, Hippos, abundant bird life and a range of wild game quenching their thirst along the channel waters. From the activity, you embark on an evening game drive in the Mweya peninsular to enjoy the exciting views of wild game at the sun set. Return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight. Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge – Standard room (Luxury / Upmarket) Day 4: Transfer to Kampala. An optional Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge / Kalinzu forest reserve can be arranged After breakfast, embark on the transfer back to Kampala 417km about 7 hours drive. If opt for a chimp trek, then the day would flow like this; Transfer early in the morning to catch up with Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge at 08:00am. You will attend a short briefing by the park rangers after which you will head to the gorge in search of these chimps. The experience is very interesting as it involves sloping down the steep terrain of the gorge and again trekking back to the top. The forest jungle which thrives below the sea level with a river flow on the gorge bed makes the activity to go beyond mere chimpanzees. Upon encountering chimpanzees, you will marvel at them as the swing through the tree branches, gather fruit and socialize not forgetting their pant – hoot calls which will leave you in a state of amazement. Retreat from 2 – 5 hour activity to embark on the drive back to Kampala. You will arrive late in the evening. End of safari:
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15 days Rwanda сomprehensive gorilla safari with Karisimbi Mountain
Kampala, Uganda
$7,836
The 15 Days Rwanda Comprehensive Gorilla Safari with Karisimbi Mountain Climbing is an extensive Rwanda safari package that combines adventure, Primates, wildlife and culture in Rwanda to derive remarkable Rwanda safari memories. The Safari involves historic tour to Kigali genocide memorial, the wild game viewing ad boat cruise in Akagera National park, cultural and historic tours in Butare, Chimpanzee trekking, canopy walk and Black and white colobus monkey tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park, the recreational tour on Gisenyi Lake Kivu, the gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, Karisimbi Mountain hike in Volcanoes National Park. The Musaze caves tour, twin lakes walk and tea estate tour and the Prime Safari Africa Home Experience combine to derive remarkable Rwanda safari memories. Safari Highlight Day 1: Arrive in Rwanda – Kigali International Airport & transfer to the lodge Day 2: Explore the Gisozi genocide memorial in Kigali & drive to Akagera National Park Day 3: Undertake morning game drive & boat cruise on Lake Ihema in the afternoon Day 4: Transfer to Butare – Huye District. Visit the Royal Palace at Nyanza, the Ethnographic Museum & Butare National University Day 5: Visit the Rwesero Art Gallery & transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park Day 6: Undertake morning chimpanzee trekking and Nyungwe Forest Canopy walk in the afternoon Day 7: Do Colobus Monkey tracking & afternoon Tea Plantation tour Day 8: Drive to Gisenyi (Lake Kivu). Drive along the Congo Nile divide trail Day 9: Whole day recreation at Lake Kivu (Gisenyi) Day 10: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Musaze Caves upon arriving in Musaze Day 11: Undertake mountain gorilla trekking & evening relaxation at the lodge Day 12 & 13: Undertake the Karisimbi Volcano Climbing Day 14: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience. Whole day experiential encounter of the family life in Rwanda Day 15: Do golden Monkey tracking and transfer back to Kigali Detailed Safari Description Day 1: Arrive in Rwanda – Kigali International Airport & transfer to the lodge Following your long flight, arrive at Kigali International Airport which is the main gateway if you are travelling by Air. You are welcomed by the company representative who will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Hotel des Milles Collins Midrange / Standard: Hotel Chez Lando Budget / Basic: Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel Day 2: Explore the Gisozi genocide memorial in Kigali & drive to Akagera National Park After breakfast, embark on the visit to Gisozi genocide memorial to pay tribute to the counts of Rwandese that lost their lives in the 1994 bloody genocide. The site has a detailed interpretation of what transpired during that time. Retreat from the activity for lunch after which you embark on the transfer to Akagera National Park 135km about 3 hours’ drive arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel Wild Camping Day 3: Undertake morning game drive & boat cruise on Lake Ihema in the afternoon Embark on a thrilling game drive along the rolling savannah plains of Akagera National Park along with its papyrus swamps that fringe the series of lakes and the rolling hills that are filled by counts of wildlife. The game drive offers you possibilities of viewing elephants, Buffaloes, Masaai Giraffe, Topis, Roan Antelopes, Lions, leopards, waterbucks among other wildlife. You retreat from the 3 – 4 hour activity and return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, you embark on the boat cruise on Lake Ihema which is the second largest lake in Rwanda. The cruise is a thrilling on the calm waters of this lake with possible views of Nile Crocodiles and Hippos and papyrus dwelling birds. Retreat from the activity in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel Wild Camping Day 4: Transfer to Butare – Huye District. Visit the Royal Palace at Nyanza, the Ethnographic Museum & Butare National University After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Butare – Huye District in the Southern Province of Rwanda. You drive through impressive Rwandan countryside with magical scenery before arriving in Butare to embark on the tour of the Ethnographic Museum formerly referred to as the Butare National Museum with a wide range of collections that count to over 100,000 artifacts making it among the largest museums in East Africa. The tour to the Museum gives a detailed encounter of the Rwanda’s past. You proceed to visit the Royal Palace at Nyanza which is the home to the two Rwandan monarchical Kings namely King Musinga and his successor King Rudahigwa. The palace features a complete royal setting and most significantly the Royal hut which has been restored in the exact setting as it used to appear during the pre-colonial era with the equipment that these Kings used in their daily life. The traditional Inyambo cows exist at the site with their remarkable parade and beautiful horns. You explore the Butare University which is major national University in Rwanda before retiring for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Barthos Hotel Midrange / Standard: Hotel Faucon Budget / Basic: Shalom Guest House Day 5: Visit the Rwesero Art Gallery & transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park After a relaxed breakfast, you embark on the tour of the Rwesero Art Gallery to explore the contemporary Rwandan art works bringing out the authentic Rwandan creativity without overlooking the history and traditions. The Rwesero Art Gallery building was built by Rudahigwa Mutara III as his palace but he suddenly passed away without occupying it making a site of great historical and cultural attachment as well. After this tour, you embark on the drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park arriving in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 6: Undertake morning chimpanzee trekking and Nyungwe Forest Canopy walk in the afternoon Gather at the Nyugwe forest headquarters for the chimpanzee trekking experience. You attend to briefing by the park rangers at 8am after which you head to the forest in search the man’s closest relative – the chimpanzees. The trek exposes you to impressive scenic landscapes of the largest mountain forest in East Africa marked with verdant flora including the beautiful orchids. The park is also supports other 12 primate species apart from Chimpanzees which might be encountered too during the hike including the Black and White Colobus Monkeys. The eventual encounter with the chimps as they munch fruit, the young chimps rolling themselves on tree branches and playing with their mothers, the male chimpanzees doing the patrolling along with scary pant hooting calls and viewing them eye to eye lures you to the world of the unknown that you have never dreamt of. You come to accept the reality that indeed man and chimps share the common ancestor. The chimpanzee trekking activity tends to last 2 – 5 hours inclusive of one hour direct encounter with the chimps. Retreat from the activity and transfer to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you embark on the adventurous Nyungwe canopy walk which is noted as the first of its kind in East Africa and the third on the African continent. The 90m long and 40m high walkway with the views of the deep forested saddles, the lush canopy filled with primates, birds and butterflies make the activity worth undertaking while on Rwanda safari. Retreat for the two hour adventure and return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 7: Do Colobus Monkey tracking & afternoon Tea Plantation tour After breakfast, you embark on the Black and White Colobus Monkey tracking to explore the largest grouping of Black and white colobus monkey in the whole of Africa close to 400 individuals. The impressive views of the black and white coats along with young ones that are purely white before they start coloring at 3months make the tracking memorable. The encounter starts at 8am and tend to last 2 – 5 hours. You retreat to the lodge for lunch and relaxation and in the evening, you embark on the tea plantation tour to explore the tea growing practices and the touch of the local community towards the tea growing project. You retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 8: Drive to Gisenyi (Lake Kivu). Drive along the Congo Nile divide trail Settle for a relaxed breakfast amidst the fresh humid forests of Nyungwe after which you embark on the drive to Lake Kivu (Gisenyi) 294km about 7 hours’ drive passing along the Congo Nile divide which acts as the separation of the water catchment area for two great African Rivers namely; River Congo and River Nile which is also the longest in the world. The magical sceneries of Lake Kivu are impressive to encounter en route. Arrive on Lake Kivu in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Midrange / Standard: Hotel Gorillas Lake Kivu / Water Front Lake Kivu Budget / Basic: Paladise Malahide Resort Camping Day 9: Whole day recreation at Lake Kivu (Gisenyi) You take your thrilling breakfast in the fresh water breeze of Lake Kivu after which you have a range of optional activities that you can participate in including; the boat cruise, swimming in this Bilharzia free lake, wind surfing experience, sun bathing, cycling among others. It is a whole day magical recreation on the beaches of tropical Africa far away from home. Retire for overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Midrange / Standard: Hotel Gorillas Lake Kivu / Water Front Hotel Lake Kivu Budget / Basic: Paladise Malahide Resort Camping Day 10: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Musaze Caves upon arriving in Musaze After a relaxed breakfast, embark on the transfer to Volcanoes National Park 110km about 2 hours’ drive driving through impressive countryside landscapes of Rwanda before being welcomed by the towering Virunga massif. Upon arrival in Musaze, you embark on the Musaze Caves tour to explore the 2km long cave with 31 entrances that was formed 65 million years ago as a result of lava flow from Sabyinyo and Bisoke Mountains. You enjoy a guided walk in the Cave that lasts for 2 hours with protection from an armed Soldier. Retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge / Virunga Lodge Midrange / Standard: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Hotel La Palme Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 11: Undertake mountain gorilla trekking & evening relaxation at the lodge You wake up early in the morning at your lodge for breakfast and embark on the transfer to Volcanoes National Park Park headquarters Kinigi. At the headquarters as you wait for the briefing time, you are treated for a warm cup of coffee served courtesy of Rwanda Development Board while being entertained by the Kinyarwanda dance troupes before the park rangers set to allocate the respective gorilla families and then briefing in your respective gorilla groups at 8am. After briefing you drive to the respective gorilla family trail heads to head to the jungle in search of the critically endangered apes. The hike through the volcanic slopes marked with steep slopes and dense vegetation beautiful in nature present amazing scenic views. The eventual encounter with the mountain gorillas as they forage to feed their huge tummies, attending to the frightening welcome of the silverback, watching the baby gorillas as they roll themselves on tree branches, play with other and respective mothers among other aspects will lure you into an unforgettable amazement. The one hour is availed to you to experience what you have heard, read and thought of for long and the remarkable pictures will form a lasting memorabilia for this lifetime experience that is so far the best in Africa. The gorilla trekking activity tends to last 2 – 8 hours depending on how long the gorillas have moved. Retreat from the activity and get back to the lodge for relaxation and dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge / Virunga Lodge Midrange / Standard: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Hotel La Palme Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 12 & 13: Undertake the Karisimbi Volcano Climbing with a visit to Dian Fossey Wake early for a two day thrilling adventure hike to the Karisimbi Volcano which is the highest of all the eight Volcanic Mountains that form the greater Virunga massif. The Karisimbi Volcano is a dormant huge dome whose name literally translates to white shell referring to its white capped summit which results not from snow but from hail and sleet that gather on the mounting top as a result if its frequent storms. The adventure hike to the Karisimbi Mountain standing at 4,507m making the sixth highest mountain in East Africa lasts two (2) days and requires appropriate equipment and clothing. You drive to the trail head at 16km from the park office after which you head to the mountain for the life time adventure. The climbing encounter commences at around 2,600m above sea level. The hike through varied vegetation landscapes and the views of other volcanoes is impressive to encounter. On your first day of ascend, you visit the Dian Fossey site to pay tribute to this famous gorilla conservationist that the world has ever had. You first camp at 3,700m before proceeding the next day to summit the peak and descend to the starting point which takes about 6 hours. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge / Virunga Lodge Midrange / Standard: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Hotel La Palme Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 14: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience. Whole day experiential encounter of the family life in Rwanda Wake up very early and connect with the family members to embark on the whole day routine of their everyday life. If you are a man, you follow your fellow men and if you are a woman, you follow the women. Rwanda features extensive coffee plantations and tea not forgetting the livestock. The women would do cleaning of the houses and the homestead, cultivating, the preparing food, making of crafts among others while men would go in or activities like Milking, Cultivating, live stock rearing, and construction among others. The experience includes enjoying local cuisine, interaction and storytelling and traditional performances before you eventually settle for another overnight. Accommodation: Home stay Day 15: Do golden Monkey tracking and transfer back to Kigali After breakfast at your lodge, you gather at Kinigi Park headquarters at 7am for briefing about the golden monkey tracking experience. After the briefing, you drive to the trail head where you embark on the hike through impressive forested landscapes of Volcanoes National Park with its chain of Volcanic Mountains. The golden monkeys are given as endangered and are only found in the Virunga massif. They would definitely impress you as they leap among the Bamboo tree branches on the foot hills of Sabyinyo Mountains. You have one complete hour to maximize your experience with them the camera will have to be set in the speed shutter speed to match their fast movements in the tree branches. Retreat from this 4 hour activity and embark on the transfer to Kigali 116km about 3 hours to mark the end of safari. End Safari
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13 Days Gorilla and wildlife safari in Rwanda
Kampala, Uganda
$7,227
The 13 Days Gorilla and Wildlife Safari in Rwanda is one of the comprehensive safaris that can be taken in the destination Rwanda. The safari features a perfect blend of wild game, primates including gorillas and chimpanzees and then Culture. It incorporates gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes, chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Nyungwe forest, heritage tours in Butare, recreational encounters on Lake Kivu and Lake Ihema, game viewing in Akagera National Park and genocide tours at Gisozi and Nyamata genocide. The Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience offers a detailed encounter with the real life of the local Rwandese homestead from morning to evening. Safari Highlight Day 1: Arrive in Kigali International Airport Rwanda Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park. Visit the National Institute of Rwandan Museums in Huye (Butare) en route Day 3: Do Chimpanzee trekking in the morning and afternoon Nyungwe canopy walk Day 4: Do Black and White Colobus Monkey tracking & evening Tea Plantation tour Day 5: Transfer to Gisenyi via Kibuye passing through the Congo Nile divide trail: Spend the rest of the day relaxing on Lake Kivu. Optional activities include; boat cruise, wind surfing, cycling among others. Day 6: Transfer to Ruhengeri – Volcanoes National Park. Visit Musaze Caves upon arrival in Musaze Day 7: Do gorilla trekking and relax at the lodge Day 8: Do golden Monkey tracking and relax the lodge Day 9: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience. Whole day experiential encounter of the family life in Rwanda Day 10: Transfer to Kigali & visit the Gisozi genocide memorial Day 11: Visit the Nyamata genocide memorial and transfer to Akagera National Park Day 12: Do morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise at Lake Ihema Day 13: Transfer to Kigali & depart Detailed Safari Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Kigali International Airport Rwanda After a flight from your point of origin, you land at Kigali International Airport where you will be received by our company representative giving you a courteous welcome and a brief introduction about the country after which you transfer to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Hotel des Milles Collines Midrange / Standard: Hotel Chez Lando Budget / Basic: Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park. Visit the National Institute of Rwandan Museums in Huye (Butare) en route After breakfast at you place of stay in Kigali, you will embark on the transfer to Nyungwe Forest Natiaon Park 268km about 6 hours’ drive excluding stops en route. The drive will take you through the impressive country side landscapes of the south. You will make a stop in Butare town and encounter the National Institute of Rwanda Museums with one of the largest ethnographic museums in East Africa. The stop will also take you through the Nyanza palace which is a hub of the Rwandan traditions. It the home of the two kings of Rwanda King Musinga and King Rudahigwa that governed the pre-colonial Rwanda. The site features an impressive architectural hut and the Inyambo long horned cows which make it remarkable to encounter. You will have lunch in Butare after which you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket/Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange/Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget/Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 3: Do Chimpanzee trekking in the morning and afternoon Nyungwe canopy walk After breakfast, embark on the chimpanzee trekking encounter in the prehistoric forests of Nyungwe. The trek starts at 8am commencing with briefing at the park headquarters before proceeding to the forest in search of our closest cousins the Chimpanzees. Walking through the forest and eventually having direct encounter with these chimpanzees for one (1) hour makes the chimp trek memorable. The species thrive in their natural habitats and they are impressive to look at as they munch fruits, roll themselves on the trees, mate and socialize. The activity tends to last between 2 – 5 hours after which you return to the lodge for lunch and short relaxation. In the afternoon, you gather at Uwinka Visitor center to embark on the famous Nyungwe Canopy walk which is the first of its kind in East Africa and the third in the whole of Africa. The canopy walk way us raised to 40m from the ground and it is 90m long hanging above a steep deep valley with impressive scenic views of the landscapes and the flora and faunal species that are found in the area. Retire in the evening to the lodge for relaxation and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket/Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange/Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget/Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 4: Do Black and White Colobus Monkey tracking & evening Tea Plantation tour After breakfast, you embark on the Black and White Colobus Monkey tracking to explore the largest grouping of Black and white colobus monkey in the whole of Africa close to 400 individuals. The impressive views of the black and white coats along with young ones that are purely white before they start coloring at 3months make the tracking memorable. The encounter starts at 8am and tend to last 2 – 5 hours. You retreat to the lodge for lunch and relaxation and in the evening, you embark on the tea plantation tour to explore the tea growing practices and the touch of the local community towards the tea growing project. You retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Up market / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 5: Transfer to Gisenyi via Kibuye passing through the Congo Nile divide trail: Spend the rest of the day relaxing on Lake Kivu. Optional activities include; boat cruise, wind surfing, cycling among others. After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Gisenyi Lake Kivu driving along the Congo Nile Divide trail with the impressive views of Kivu Lake and the resort towns of Kibuye. The journey is 294km about 7 hours’ drive. In afternoon, you relax on the shores of Lake Kivu one of the largest lakes in Africa. You embark on an evening thrilling boat cruise on Lake Kivu which is the largest lake in Rwanda that stretches to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cruise presents a memorable recreational adventure on the lake allowing exploring some of its Islands. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Midrange / Standard: Hotel Gorillas Lake Kivu / Water Front Resort Lake Kivu Budget / Basic: Paladise Malahide Resort Camping Day 6: Transfer to Ruhengeri – Volcanoes National Park. Visit Musaze Caves upon arrival in Musaze After a relaxed breakfast, embark on the transfer to Volcanoes National Park 110km about 2 hours’ drive driving through impressive countryside landscapes of Rwanda before being welcomed by the towering Virunga massif. Upon arrival in Musaze, you embark on the Musaze Caves tour to explore the 2km long cave with 31 entrances that was formed 65 million years ago as a result of lava flow from Sabyinyo and Bisoke Mountains. You enjoy a guided walk in the Cave that lasts for 2 hours with protection from an armed Soldier. Retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 7: Do gorilla trekking and relax at the lodge After a thrilling breakfast from your respective lodge, you will gather at the Volcanoes Park Headquarters in Kinigi at 8am for briefing and the eventual start of the gorilla tracking encounter. The park rangers will give you the situation that surrounds gorilla trekking and the respective dos and don’ts for the very activity while enjoying a thrilling cup of Rwandan coffee and being entertained by the famous Intore dance demonstrating the traditional Rwandan society. Embark on the actual gorilla tracking hiking through the jungle of Volcanoes following the respective assigned gorilla family and in company of those the eight team mates that have been put together with you track a given gorilla group. The duration for the gorilla tracking tends to fall between 2 – 8 hours and the encounter is more that the ordinary. The hike through the jungle passing by amazing flora and fauna, the impressive and magical scenic landscapes of the Virungas would definitely leave you in a state of bewilderment. The eventually one hour direct encounter with mountain gorillas seeing direct in their frightening eyes enjoying the beauty of their fur and the being entertained by the playful young ones settles your thoughts of the worthiness of the gorilla permit price. Return from this encounter and return to the lodge for relaxation. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 8: Do golden Monkey tracking and relax the lodge Embark on the golden monkey tracking in the forests of Volcanoes National Park in search of the endangered golden monkeys thriving in the Bamboo Zone of the Volcanoes. The encounter commences at 7am at the Park headquarters Kinigi and tends to last about 4 hours inclusive of one hour direct encounter with these species. Retreat from the activity and retreat to the lodge fro relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 9: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience. Whole day experiential encounter of the family life in Rwanda Wake up very early and connect with the family members to embark on the whole day routine of their everyday life. If you are a man, you follow your fellow men and if you are a woman, you follow the women. Rwanda features extensive coffee plantations and tea not forgetting the livestock. The women would do cleaning of the houses and the homestead, cultivating, the preparing food, making of crafts among others while men would go in or activities like Milking, Cultivating, live stock rearing, and construction among others. The experience includes enjoying local cuisine, interaction and storytelling and traditional performances before you eventually settle for another overnight. Accommodation: Home stay Day 10: Transfer to Kigali & visit the Gisozi genocide memorial After your breakfast at your place of stay in Ruhengeri, embark on the transfer to Kigali city 116km about 3 hours’ drive passing through amazing country side landscapes. You will arrive in Kigali early enough to connect Gisozi genocide memorial to pay a visit to the counts of Rwandese who lost their dear lives during the bloody genocide that befell Rwanda in the year 1994. The number of skulls line in the building and the respective writings gives you a fresh picture of what exactly transpired during that period. You will have lunch in Kigali and then retire for overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Hotel des Milles Collines Midrange / Standard: Hotel Chez Lando Budget / Basic: Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel Day 11: Visit the Nyamata genocide memorial and transfer to Akagera National Park After breakfast, embark on the visit to the Nyamata genocide memorial where other counts of Rwandese lost their lives in the bloody genocide. The people had sought a refugee in the Nyamata Church before they were attacked and killed miserably with in the same place. You retreat from the activity and embark on the transfer to Akagera National Park to the east of Rwanda arriving in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel Wild Camping Day 12: Do morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise at Lake Ihema After an early cup of coffee, embark on the morning game drive exploring the rolling savannah landscapes of the park with the impressive plains that stretch to the boarder of Tanzania dotted with counts of wild game. The game drive in the morning exposes you to counts of elephants, buffaloes, Masaai giraffes, antelopes like Impala, bushbucks, water bucks among others, the predators including leopards among other wild game that thrive in this natural habitat. The stretch to the upper hills of Mutumba presents a rewarding encounter on your safari in Rwanda. You retreat from this activity that lasts 3 – 4 hours and return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, you will connect to Lake Ihema for a thrilling boat cruise that offers you an opportunity to encounter the Rwanda’s second largest lake which has counts of Hippos and Nile Crocodiles not forgetting a range of water birds that dwell on the lake shores. Retire from dinner and overnight Accommodation Up market / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel Wild Camping Day 13: Transfer to Kigali & depart After breakfast, embark on the transfer back to Kigali city for final shopping and departure. End of Safari
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10 days Rwanda primate and wildlife safari
Kampala, Uganda
$6,072
The 10 Days Rwanda Primate and Wildlife Safari is one of the comprehensive safaris in Rwanda that allows you to encounter the country in detail. The safari takes you to the Akagera National Park for amazing wild game viewing and boat cruise, Nyanza for culture encounters, Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzees and canopy walk Gisenyi for beach relaxation on Lake Kivu and Volcanoes National Park for gorilla, Golden Monkeys, Dian Fossey site and the Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience in the surrounding community. The historical genocide site tour and the drive through the amazing scenery of the hilly landscapes combine to generate ultimate Africa safari memories. Safari Highlight Day 1: Explore the Gisozi genocide memorial in Kigali & drive to Akagera National Park Day 2: Undertake morning game drive & boat cruise on Lake Ihema in the afternoon Day 3: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the south west. Make a stop in Butare to visit the Nyanza Royal Palace. Day 4: Undertake morning chimpanzee trekking and Nyungwe Forest Canopy walk in the afternoon Day 5: Drive to Gisenyi (Lake Kivu). Drive along the Congo Nile divide trail Day 6: Relax on the lake and drive in the evening to Volcanoes National Park Day 7: Undertake mountain gorilla trekking & evening relaxation at the lodge Day 8: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience. Whole day experiential encounter of the family life in Rwanda Day 9: Undertake golden monkey tracking and visit the Musaze Caves in the afternoon Day 10: Undertake the hike to the Dian Fossey site and transfer back to Kigali Detailed Safari Description Day 1: Explore the Gisozi genocide memorial in Kigali & drive to Akagera National Park After breakfast, embark on the visit to Gisozi genocide memorial to pay tribute to the counts of Rwandese that lost their lives in the 1994 bloody genocide. The site has a detailed interpretation of what transpired during that time. Retreat from the activity for lunch after which you embark on the transfer to Akagera National Park 135km about 3 hours’ drive arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel Wild Camping Day 2: Undertake morning game drive & boat cruise on Lake Ihema in the afternoon Embark on a thrilling game drive along the rolling savannah plains of Akagera National Park along with its papyrus swamps that fringe the series of lakes and the rolling hills that are filled by counts of wildlife. The game drive offers you possibilities of viewing elephants, Buffaloes, Masaai Giraffe, Topis, Roan Antelopes, Lions, leopards, waterbucks among other wildlife. You retreat from the 3 – 4 hour activity and return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, you embark on the boat cruise on Lake Ihema which is the second largest lake in Rwanda. The cruise is a thrilling on the calm waters of this lake with possible views of Nile Crocodiles and Hippos and papyrus dwelling birds. Retreat from the activity in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel Wild Camping Day 3: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the south west. Make a stop in Butare to visit the Nyanza Royal Palace. After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park to the south west of Rwanda. You make a stop in Nyanza to visit the Nyanza palace which is a home to the past traditional leaders of Rwanda. The King Musinga and is successor King Rudahigwa stayed in this palace. It has an impressive architectural hut and inyambo cows. Retreat from the activity and continue on the drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park arriving it the evening for relaxation dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 4: Undertake morning chimpanzee trekking and Nyungwe Forest Canopy walk in the afternoon Gather at the Nyugwe forest headquarters for the chimpanzee trekking experience. You attend to briefing by the park rangers at 8am after which you head to the forest in search the man’s closest relative – the chimpanzees. The trek exposes you to impressive scenic landscapes of the largest mountain forest in East Africa marked with verdant flora including the beautiful orchids. The park is also supports other 12 primate species apart from Chimpanzees which might be encountered too during the hike including the Black and White Colobus Monkeys. The eventual encounter with the chimps as they munch fruit, the young chimps rolling themselves on tree branches and playing with their mothers, the male chimpanzees doing the patrolling along with scary pant hooting calls and viewing them eye to eye lures you to the world of the unknown that you have never dreamt of. You come to accept the reality that indeed man and chimps share the common ancestor. The chimpanzee trekking activity tends to last 2 – 5 hours inclusive of one hour direct encounter with the chimps. Retreat from the activity and transfer to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you embark on the adventurous Nyungwe canopy walk which is noted as the first of its kind in East Africa and the third on the African continent. The 90m long and 40m high walkway with the views of the deep forested saddles, the lush canopy filled with primates, birds and butterflies make the activity worth undertaking while on Rwanda safari. Retreat for the two hour adventure and return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 5: Drive to Gisenyi (Lake Kivu). Drive along the Congo Nile divide trail Settle for a relaxed breakfast amidst the fresh humid forests of Nyungwe after which you embark on the drive to Lake Kivu (Gisenyi) 294km about 7 hours’ drive passing along the Congo Nile divide which acts as the separation of the water catchment area for two great African Rivers namely; River Congo and River Nile which is also the longest in the world. The magical sceneries of Lake Kivu are impressive to encounter en route. Arrive on Lake Kivu in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Midrange / Standard: Hotel Gorillas Lake Kivu / Water Front Lake Kivu Budget / Basic: Paladise Malahide Resort Camping Day 6: Relax on the lake and drive in the evening to Volcanoes National Park You take your thrilling breakfast in the fresh water breeze of Lake Kivu after which you have a range of optional activities that you can participate in including; the boat cruise, swimming in this Bilharzia free lake, wind surfing experience, sun bathing, cycling among others. Retreat for lunch and relaxation at the lodge after which you embark in the transfer to Volcanoes National Park 110km about 2 hours’ drive arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge / Virunga Lodge Midrange / Standard: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 7: Undertake mountain gorilla trekking & evening relaxation at the lodge You wake up early in the morning at your lodge for breakfast and embark on the transfer to Volcanoes National Park Park headquarters Kinigi. At the headquarters as you wait for the briefing time, you are treated for a warm cup of coffee served courtesy of Rwanda Development Board while being entertained by the Kinyarwanda dance troupes before the park rangers set to allocate the respective gorilla families and then briefing in your respective gorilla groups at 8am. After briefing you drive to the respective gorilla family trail heads to head to the jungle in search of the critically endangered apes. The hike through the volcanic slopes marked with steep slopes and dense vegetation beautiful in nature present amazing scenic views. The eventual encounter with the mountain gorillas as they forage to feed their huge tummies, attending to the frightening welcome of the silverback, watching the baby gorillas as they roll themselves on tree branches, play with other and respective mothers among other aspects will lure you into an unforgettable amazement. The one hour is availed to you to experience what you have heard, read and thought of for long and the remarkable pictures will form a lasting memorabilia for this lifetime experience that is so far the best in Africa. The gorilla trekking activity tends to last 2 – 8 hours depending on how long the gorillas have moved. Retreat from the activity and get back to the lodge for relaxation and dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge / Virunga Lodge Midrange / Standard: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Hotel La Palme Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 8: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience. Whole day experiential encounter of the family life in Rwanda Wake up very early and connect with the family members to embark on the whole day routine of their everyday life. If you are a man, you follow your fellow men and if you are a woman, you follow the women. Rwanda features extensive coffee plantations and tea not forgetting the livestock. The women would do cleaning of the houses and the homestead, cultivating, the preparing food, making of crafts among others while men would go in or activities like Milking, Cultivating, live stock rearing, and construction among others. The experience includes enjoying local cuisine, interaction and storytelling and traditional performances before you eventually settle for another overnight. Accommodation: Home stay Day 9: Undertake golden monkey tracking and visit the Musaze Caves in the afternoon After breakfast at your lodge, you gather at Kinigi Park headquarters at 7am for briefing about the golden monkey tracking experience. After the briefing, you drive to the trail head where you embark on the hike through impressive forested landscapes of Volcanoes National Park with its chain of Volcanic Mountains. The golden monkeys are given as endangered and are only found in the Virunga massif. They would definitely impress you as they leap among the Bamboo tree branches on the foot hills of Sabyinyo Mountains. You have one complete hour to maximize your experience with them the camera will have to be set in the speed shutter speed to match their fast movements in the tree branches. Retreat from the activity that tends to last for 4 hours and get back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, you head to the Musaze caves to encounter the ancient caves of Musaze whose formation dates back to 65 million years ago accruing from the lava flow for the eruption of Sabyinyo and Bisoke Mountains. The caves stretch for 2km inside and have got 31 entrances with a large bat colony inside. The inside of the caves is actually frightening to walk along. However, you are always accompanied by the armed guide. The activity tends to last 2 hours after which you return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge / Virunga Lodge Midrange / Standard: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Hotel La Palme Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 10: Undertake the hike to the Dian Fossey site and transfer back to Kigali After breakfast, embark on the hike to the Dian Fossey site. The encounter gives you an opportunity to pay tribute to Dian Fossey. Dian Fossey is a famed American Primatologist who dedicated her life to the conservation of Mountain gorillas. She carried out substantive research about and advocated for their plight. Visiting her research site at Karisoke where she lays in rest alongside her most loved silverback Digit is rewarding to encounter. Retreat from this 4 hour activity and embark on the transfer to Kigali 116km about 3 hours to mark the end of safari. End Safari
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8 days safari in Rwanda
Kampala, Uganda
$5,042
Overview of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda The 8 Days Safari in Rwanda features the most interesting Rwanda safari destinations including the Akagera National Park, the Nyungwe National Park, Lake Kivu, the cultural city of Butare and Volcanoes National Park. The activities to engage in include; gorilla trekking, colobus monkey tracking, the chimpanzee trekking, Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience, the historical tour to the Gisozi genocide memorial, heritage tour in Butare and Wild game viewing in Akagera National Park. It is a fun filled adventure worth exploring! Safari Highlight of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda Day 1 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Tour the Gisozi genocide memorial & drive to Akagera National Park Day 2 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Undertake morning game drive & boat cruise along Lake Ihema in the afternoon Day 3 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Tour the National Institute of Rwandan Museums & the Nyanza Palace in Butare en route Day 4 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Undertake Chimpanzee Trekking in the morning & Nyungwe Canopy Walk in the afternoon Day 5 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Undertake colobus Monkey tracking in the morning & visit the tea estate Day 6 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Drive to Volcanoes National Park Day 7 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience. Whole day experiential encounter of the family life in Rwanda Day 8 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Do gorilla tracking and transfer back to Kigali Detailed Safari Itinerary of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda Day 1 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Tour the Gisozi genocide memorial & drive to Akagera National Park After breakfast, you embark on the tour to the Gisozi genocide memorial. The tour allows you to explore the living museum of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The museum features writings, audio presentations in various sections of the gallery that would avail you with the general picture of what actually transpired during the horrific genocide. You retreat from the activity and embark on the drive to Akagera National Park 135km about 2 ½ hours’ drive arriving in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / luxury: Ruzizi Tented Camp Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel Wild Camping Day 2 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Undertake morning game drive & boat cruise along Lake Ihema in the afternoon Following an early morning breakfast, you head to the rolling savannah plains of Akagera National Park for wild game viewing. The drive features offers you sights of various wild game including; Masaai Giraffes, the elephants, the Buffaloes, the Impala, bushbucks, waterbucks, roan antelope, reedbuck, leopards among other species. The stretch to the northern landscapes of Mutumba hills offers you impressive views of the area and the overlooking Tanzanian plains. Retreat from the 3 – 4 hour encounter and return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. After lunch, embark on the thrilling boat cruise on Lake Ihema to explore a range of aquatic Species including the Nile Crocodiles and Hippos. Lake Ihema stands as the second largest in Rwanda after Lake Kivu and its expanse waters offer an extensive recreational encounter. The papyrus that fringe the lake offers a rich habitat for birds. Retire for relaxation and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel Wild Camping Day 3 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Tour the National Institute of Rwandan Museums & the Nyanza Palace in Butare en route Following an early breakfast, you embark on the drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park which is 268km about 6 hours’ driving through impressive southern province landscapes with impressive hills with local settlements before making a stop in Butare to explore the Ethnographic Museum with a count of 100,000 artifacts that feature the history, culture and heritage in Rwanda. You continue on the tour to visit the Nyanza Royal Palace to explore the ancient palace notable for having been a home to the two Rwandan Kings – King Musinga and his successor King Rudahigwa. The site features an impressive architectural hut and the traditional Inyambo cows. You proceed to arrive in Nyungwe forest in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 4 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Undertake Chimpanzee Trekking in the morning & Nyungwe Canopy Walk in the afternoon Following a cup of tea at your lodge, gather at the Nyungwe Forest park headquarters to attend to the briefing at 8am about chimpanzee trekking experience. The forest of Nyungwe is considered as the largest montane forest in the region and is a rich habitat to 310 Species of birds, over 75 mammal Species, 13 Species of Primates of which common Chimpanzees are among along with counts of butterflies, impressive trees and beautiful orchids. The chimp trek tend to last 2 – 5 hours inclusive of one hour direct encounter with the chimps as you see them munch fruit, roll themselves on tree branches, socialize, patrol, copulate among other interesting aspects that will lure you to make full utilization of your Camera space. Retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation an lunch. In the afternoon, you connect at Uwinka Visitor Center to embark on the afternoon Nyungwe canopy walk. The two hour walk on top of the forest canopy offers you impressive views of the forest and the species that thrive in it including primates and birds. Retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Up market / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 5 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Undertake colobus Monkey tracking in the morning & visit the tea estate After breakfast, embark on the colobus monkey tracking the largest grouping of colobus monkeys in Africa close to 400 monkeys. It is an exciting encounter to view these Black and white Species spread all over trees and most of them with their young ones that tend be white while still young. The encounter lasts 2 – 5 hours after which you settle for lunch and relax a little. In the afternoon, you embark on the exploration of the nearby tea estate. You can consider visiting the Nyungwe tea estate or Gisakura tea estate exploring the impressive scenery of the plantation, the tea growing practices, processing, packaging and distribution channels. After the estates visit, retreat to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Up market / Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge Midrange / Standard: Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel Budget / Basic: Gisakura Guesthouse Wild Camping Day 6 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Drive to Volcanoes National Park After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Volcanoes National Park 338km about 10 hours drive enjoying some scenic sections of the Congo – Nile divide trail along with the views of impressive Lake Kivu before approaching Musaze and eventually Volcanoes National Park for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Up market / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge / Virunga Lodge Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme / Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel Wild Camping Day 7 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience. Whole day experiential encounter of the family life in Rwanda Wake up very early and connect with the family members to embark on the whole day routine of their everyday life. If you are a man, you follow your fellow men and if you are a woman, you follow the women. Rwanda features extensive coffee plantations and tea not forgetting the livestock. The women would do cleaning of the houses and the homestead, cultivating, the preparing food, making of crafts among others while men would go in or activities like Milking, Cultivating, live stock rearing, and construction among others. The experience includes enjoying local cuisine, interaction and storytelling and traditional performances before you eventually settle for another overnight. Accommodation: Home stay Day 8 of the 8 Days Safari in Rwanda: Do gorilla tracking and transfer back to Kigali Connect to headquarters of the Volcanoes National Park at Kinigi to attend to briefing at 8am. If you arrive earlier, you catch up with the impressive Kinyarwanda performances and a free cup of coffee served at the site. After the gorilla family allocation and briefing, you head to the mist in search of the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Trek through impressive landscapes with the Volcanic soils which may not be all that firm and can be slippery. The park also features lush flora and bird species. The one hour moment with the gorillas is also remarkable. It is an exciting adventure to come into a direct contact with the mountain gorillas. The entire trek is not predictable but can range from 2 – 8 hours. You retire from the activity and embark on the transfer to Kigali 116km about 2 – 3 hours’ drive driving through impressive hill sides of Rwanda arriving in the evening to mark the end of the safari. End of Safari
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10 Days Uganda Albertine rift encounter
Kampala, Uganda
$3,518
Overview of the 10 Days Uganda Albertine Rift Encounter The 10 Days Uganda Safari Encounter in the Albertine rift is a remarkable package that takes you to the Uganda’s tourism hot spot. The safari features active adventures like cycling in Mpanga tea estates, hiking in the Fort Portal Crater Lake Field, Mount Rwenzori hiking, Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, eco - community tour like the Bigodi wetland walk, coffee tour in Kisoro and the remarkable Prime Safaris African Home Experience offering an authentic touch of the African homestead. The safari also features remarkable wild game viewing in the savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park where four of the big five thrive namely lions including tree climbing lions, leopards, buffaloes and elephants. The night game drive in Lake Mburo National Park also offers you sights of savannah dwelling nocturnal species. Safari Highlight Day 1: Arrive in Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) and transfer to the lodge Day 2: Transfer to Fort Portal, do Mpanga Tea Estate Cycling, hike the Fort Portal Crater Lake hike to encounter the famous Kyeganywa hill with the views of Rwenzori Mountains, visit Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru caves – the legendary heritage of the Bachwezi & then transfer to Kibale National Park. Day 3: Do Chimpanzee trekking in the primate capital of the world - Kibale National Park along with other 12 species of primates in the morning, afternoon Bigodi wetland walk & transfer to Kasese Day 4: Whole day hiking on Mount Rwenzori dubbed the legendary Mountains of the moon first summited by the duke of Abbruzi in 1906 Day 5: Do Morning game drive in the rolling savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park for amazing wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, Antelopes, leopard, etc. & an afternoon launch cruise along the Paradise of Hippos – the 45km long Kazinga Channel with sights of Hippos, Nile crocodiles and birds. Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & do Ishasha game drive en route (tree climbing lions). Day 7: Do gorilla trekking (Encounter the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas where almost a half of the world population 400 out of 880 thrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening boat ride and relaxation Day 8: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience: Whole day authentic encounter in a home of a Mukiga gaining an experiential touch whatever takes place in an ordinary African homestead Day 9: Do morning coffee tour in Kisoro & transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for a night game drive. Do night game drive in Lake Mburo National Park for amazing nocturnals including; hare, porcupine, Aardvack, white-tailed mongoose, honey badger, side – stripped jackal, bush pig, spotted hyena, serval cat, jenet cat, civet, thick – tailed Galago and black galago. Day 10: Do morning game walking safari and transfer to Kampala and departure. Detailed Safari Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) and transfer to the lodge Arrive in Uganda following the flight from your respective country of origin. You land at Entebbe International Airport which is the main gateway to Uganda where you will find the company representative dedicated to offer you a courteous welcome. The amazing weather and brightening atmosphere on the shores of Lake Victoria give you a remarkable first impression of Uganda. After briefing about Uganda and the safari, you will connect to the respective hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Kampala Sheraton Hotel / Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo Midrange / Standard: Cassia Lodge / Humura Resort Budget / Basic: Banda Inn / Nexus Resort Hotel Camping @Back Packers Hostel Day 2: Transfer to Fort Portal, do Mpanga Tea Estate Cycling, hike the Fort Portal Crater Lake hike to encounter the famous Kyeganywa hill with the views of Rwenzori Mountains, visit Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru caves – the legendary heritage of the Bachwezi & then transfer to Kibale National Park. After breakfast at your hotel in Kampala / Entebbe, you embark on the drive to Fort Portal Area 300km about 5 – 6 hours’ drive. You will drive through impressive scenic landscapes on smooth tarmac viewing the unique geographical features including the Mubende Inselbergs not forgetting the small towns en route including Mpigi, Mityana, Mubende and Kyenjojo. You arrive in Mpanga tea estates in the mid-morning and then embark on a cycling experience. The green tea plantation is spread over a beautiful undulating landscape with endless scenic views which makes it ideal to encounter on your mountain bikes. On your cycling, you encounter the estate staff plucking tea and you are free to participate in the exercise to gain the exact touch. Retreat from the activity and continue to Fort Portal town where you will settle for lunch after which you will connect to Fort Portal Crater Lake Area. Upon arrival, you are welcomed by the local inhabitants of the place with deep understanding and history of the place. You visit the Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru caves – the breast like features believed to have belonged to Nyinamwiru the daughter of Bukuku who was a self-enthroned King of the Bachwezi. She was denied the opportunity to breastfeed her baby Ndahura as the father had been alerted that the child will take over his throne. The milk continues to flow out of Nyinamwiru’s breasts. Retreat from this encounter and embark on the hike to the Fort Portal Crater Lake field where you traverse the challenging slopes of Kyeganywa hill surrounded by a range of crater lakes and crater hollows presenting one of the beautiful scenic sites in Uganda. The top of Kyeganywa hill offers the views of Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day. Retreat from the activity and transfer to Kibale National Park 26km from Fort Portal town for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Primate Lodge – Luxury Cottages / Ndali Lodge / Midrange / Standard: Kibale Forest Camp – Safari Tent / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse – Cottages / Budget / Basic: Rwenzori View Guesthouse Camping @Primate Lodge Campsite Day 3: Do Chimpanzee trekking in the primate capital of the world - Kibale National Park along with other 12 species of primates in the morning, afternoon Bigodi wetland walk & transfer to Kasese Gather at Kanyanchu Tourism Center in Kibale National Park to catch up with Chimpanzee trekking which begins at 8am. The encounter commences with a briefing from the respective park rangers who will be your guides through the activity detailing the conduct of the exercise. After this, you head to the forest in search of the man’s closest relative. The dense forests of Kibale comprise of lush flora with mature trees marked with huge buttress and climbers, impressive bird species including the African Pitta, Afep Pigeon, Green-breasted Pitta, White-naped Pigeon, Red-chested Owlet, Crowned Eagle, Black Bee-eater, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Western Nicator, Little Greenbul, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Brown-chested Alethe, African Grey Parrot, Brown Illadopsis, Scaly-breasted Illadopsis, Black-capped Apalis, Collared Apalis, Blue-headed Sunbird, Dusky Crimsonwing, Red-faced Woodland Warbler, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Yellow Spotted Nicator, Black-eared Ground Thrush Little Green Bul and Abyssinian Ground-thrush among others. Apart from chimps, Kibale also supports other 12 Primate Species including the threatened red colobus with the highest population thriving in Kibale, the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed and blue monkeys, bush baby, olive baboon and potto which may be viewed during the trek. Finally you approach the common chimpanzees which have been fully habituated and thus offering you an opportunity to draw closer to them and take pictures. Viewing them as they munch fruit, swinging in trees, socializing, patrolling, mating and making pant hooting calls may lure you into unforgettable excitement. You have hour availed to you to encounter these precious apes and you are free to take as many photos as you can. Retreat from the activity which tend to last 2 – 5 hours and get back to the starting point where you will rejoin your company safari guide, settle for your packed lunch after which you transfer to Bigodi wetland Sanctuary a famous successful community tourism initiative in the whole of Uganda presenting a magical walk in its communally controlled wetland with possible sights of 138 species of birds including the great blue turaco, the papyrus gonoleks and a range of hornbills. The sights of the swamp dwelling sitatunga antelope that is resident in the swamp may also be explored. The walk offers a touch of the community including the home of the traditional healer and an extension to the local school can also be arranged. The range of arts and crafts at the centre put together by local women offers you an impressive look of the local expertise. Retreat from the encounter and embark on the transfer to Kasese 135km about 2 hours’ drive following the Rwimi road driving along impressive views of Kasenda crater field and you are welcomed by the magical views of the mountains of the moon – the Rwenzoris. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Equator Snow Lodge Midrange / Standard: Ihamba Safari Lodge Budget / Basic: Ruboni Community Camp Wild Camping Day 4: Whole day hiking on Mount Rwenzori dubbed the legendary Mountains of the moon first summited by the duke of Abbruzi in 1906 Gather at Nyakalengija park station early in the morning to embark on the whole day hike to the Rwenzori Mountains. The Rwenzori Mountain rises to 5,109m above sea level with snowcapped peaks despite its closeness to the world’s main latitude – the Equator. Encounter the world heritage site which is greatly known for its impressive flora other than fauna. The impressive giant lobelias and groundsels are lovely to encounter. The sights of the peaks can be viewed at a distance, the sights of glaciers flowing down the mountain is beautiful not forgetting the savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the rift valley lakes of George and Edward and Kasese town below. You have lunch on the mountain and retreat in the evening around 5pm for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Equator Snow Lodge Midrange / Standard: Ihamba Safari Lodge Budget / Basic: Ruboni Community Camp Wild Camping Day 5: Do Morning game drive in the rolling savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park for amazing wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, Antelopes, leopard, etc. & an afternoon launch cruise along the Paradise of Hippos – the 45km long Kazinga Channel with sights of Hippos, Nile crocodiles and birds. After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a morning game drive exploring the park’s rolling savannah landscapes dotted with counts of wild game including the big four of the big five like lions, leopards, buffaloes and elephants, antelope species like water bucks, Kobs, bushbucks among others, jackals among other wild game. The stretch to Kasenyi and the Mweya peninsular offers you the best of these. You settle for lunch at Mweya lodge after which you gather at the Mweya jetty to embark on a thrilling boat cruise on the 45km long Kazinga Channel. The cruise takes 2 hours with possibilities of encountering the aquatic species such as Nile Crocodiles and Hippos not forgetting other wild game that tends to congregate on the channel shores to consume water. Retreat from the activity and do a game drive along the channel track with in the Mweya peninsular to explore more game. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge Midrange / Standard: Enganzi Game Lodge / Marafiki Safari Lodge – Private Tent/ Kasenyi Safari Camp Budget / Basic: Pumba Safari Cottages Wild Camping Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & do Ishasha game drive en route (tree climbing lions). After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park driving through southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park named Ishasha well known for its tree climbing lions. The Ishasha sector presents a remarkable encounter with the unique tree climbing lions which are only existing in two spots in the whole world with Ishasha sector having the best viewing opportunities. You continue on the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge / Buhoma Lodge Midrange / Standard: Gorilla Mist Camp / Gorilla Valley Lodge Budget / Basic: Broadbill Forest Camp Wild Camping Day 7: Do gorilla trekking (Encounter the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas where almost a half of the world population 400 out of 880 thrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening boat ride and relaxation This is a special day dedicated for the mountain gorillas. The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park supports a minimum of 400 mountain gorillas which on global scale are given as critically endangered. Therefore, undertaking the gorilla trekking experience in the hilly forested landscapes of Bwindi is such a life time endeavor that will create lasting memories. You gather at the respective park headquarters for briefing in the morning at 8am where you are also allocated the respective gorilla families to track. From here, you head to the forest in the company of the armed ranger guides that will lead you up the gorillas. The walk is beyond the ordinary as it involves traversing the dense jungle whose thickness would at some points necessitate using a machete to make a path, hiking the challenging landscapes some of which are steep and slippery at times under the canopy of the mature forest which forms darkness even during the day. You are treated to the impressive bird songs and beautiful flowers through the experience. The encounter tends to take 2 – 8 hours depending on the gorilla movements and one hour is availed to you to have a direct touch with the gorillas. Upon approaching gorillas, their reaction is not predictable as it can include them giving you a courteous welcome, minding less about you and charging against you. However, as a result of habituation, Mountain gorillas are always welcoming with the Silverback beating a little of his chest to demonstrate his might and also welcoming to you to the group. The young gorillas are very playful and are at times not aware of the 7m rule thus can try to draw closer to even touching on your body – save it by taking some steps away to observe the distance. You are not limited in any way to ask as many questions about gorillas and their habitats along with taking pictures so long as you have the opportunity to do so. Retreat from the activity and transfer to the starting point to embark on the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi driving through fascinating Kigezi Highlands which locals apply terracing method to cultivate their slopes deriving impressive scenic landscape. You arrive at Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon after which you embark on a thrilling boat ride to explore the Lake of a thousand Islands. The views of the Islands, the surrounding Kigezi Highlands, the bird life on the lake and the sights of local people with their canoes as they connect to and from the Islands is very magical and impressive to explore before retire for dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi Resort Midrange / Budget: Lake Bunyonyi Eco – resort Wild Camping Day 8: Prime Safaris Africa Home Experience: Whole day authentic encounter in a home of a Mukiga gaining an experiential touch whatever takes place in an ordinary African homestead Wake up very early and connect to the home of a Mukiga family to catch up with them as they wake up to embark on their daily routine. This is an opportunity to gain an experiential touch of the authentic African homestead mixing up with them according to the respective roles. The man joins the men while the woman joins the women group. Activities include cultivating on the steep slopes of Kigezi Highlands using traditional hoes, fishing on Lake Bunyonyi, brewing of local beer, live stock rearing, traditional food preparation, the art and craft making encounter and the traditional entertainment including music, dance and drama. You enjoy all the meals with the family and settle with them for overnight Accommodation: Home stay Day 9: Do morning coffee tour in Kisoro & transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for a night game drive. Do night game drive in Lake Mburo National Park for amazing nocturnals including; hare, porcupine, Aardvack, white-tailed mongoose, honey badger, side – stripped jackal, bush pig, spotted hyena, serval cat, jenet cat, civet, thick – tailed Galago and black galago. After breakfast, embark on the coffee tour experience in the area of Kisoro in the shadows of Virunga Mountains. The fertile volcanic soils present a rich ground for the growing of coffee which is among the first three foreign exchange earners for Uganda. The coffee tour is a typical experiential tour where the coffee farmers themselves take you through the process of coffee growing right from planting to maintenance, harvesting, processing, the final products and their respective use. You can engage actively in the process to gain an authentic touch of this remarkable cash crop. Chill for a cup of coffee and then embark on the transfer to Lake Mburo National Park 199km about 5 - 6 hours’ drive. You drive through impressive countryside landscapes of south western Uganda before approaching Mbarara town – the largest in the sub region 45km to Lake Mburo NP continuing on the drive to Igongo Cultural Center the largest private Museum in Uganda with a range of artifacts featuring the tribes of southwestern Uganda and the 1520AD Eclipse monument. You settle for lunch and you can visit the museum and the monument as optional activities. Continue on the drive to Lake Mburo National Park checking in at your lodge and relax until dinner time. At 7pm, you embark on the night game drive in the savannah landscapes of Lake Mburo National Park with possibilities of exploring nocturnal Species including hare, porcupine, Aardvack, white-tailed mongoose, honey badger, side – stripped jackal, bush pig, spotted hyena, serval cat, jenet cat, civet, thick – tailed Galago and black galago. You also have chances of viewing the day hunters and grazers having in a night rest. Retire for overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mihingo Safari Lodge Midrange / Standard: Arcadia Cottages Mburo / Rwakobo Rock Budget / Basic: Eagles Nest Wild Camping Day 9: Do morning game walking safari in Lake Mburo NP & Transfer to Kampala; Make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe and departure through Entebbe International Airport in the evening After your early morning breakfast, you will undertake a nature walk at 7am departing at Rwonyo tourist center to gain chances of exploring various species of primates, birds, antelopes like elands, waterbucks, Impala, Topis, Bush buck, Klipspringer among others, buffaloes, Rothschild giraffe, Burchell’s Zebra , wart hogs among other species not forgetting the beautiful savannah landscape dotted with great acacia. Retreat from the activity and embark on the transfer to Kampala 240km and Entebbe 280km from Lake Mburo National Park. You make a stop at Igongo Cultural Center for traditional lunch and another stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe for amazing photo shoots where one leg is on the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern hemisphere. The site also has good souvenir shops where you can secure your memorabilia about Uganda before continuing on the drive to catch up with an evening flight at Entebbe International Airport End of the 10 Days Uganda Albertine Rift Encounter
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8 days Uganda big ape, scenery & wild game safari
Kampala, Uganda
$2,724
8 DAYS UGANDA BIG APE, SCENERY & WILD GAME SAFARI Overview The 8 Days Uganda Primate, Wild game & Scenery Safaris is one of the short but well detailed safaris that allows you to explore Uganda – the pearl of Africa in detail. The 8 Days encounter features Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest NP, adventure hiking to the Rwenzori Mountains, the wild game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park which including the tree climbing lions, the elephants, buffaloes, leopards, Nile crocodiles, Hippos and a range of antelopes, the mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park not forgetting a recreational encounter on Lake Bunyonyi dubbed the Lake of a thousand Islands because of its 29 Islands surrounded by the fascinating Kigezi Highlands. Safari Highlight Day 1: Arrive in Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) & transfer to the Hotel Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park & do an afternoon Chimpanzee trekking in the primate capital of the world - Kibale National Park along with other 12 species of primates. Day 3: Transfer early to Rwenzori Mountains & do whole day Rwenzori hiking. Encounter the legendary mountains of the moon as described by the Greek geographer Ptolemy in 150 AD towering to 5,109m above sea level covered by snow. Day 4: Morning game drive in the rolling savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park in the shadows of Rwenzori Mountains for amazing wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, Antelopes, leopard, etc. & an afternoon launch cruise along the Paradise of Hippos – the 45km long Kazinga Channel with sights of Hippos, Nile crocodiles and birds. Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & do Ishasha game drive en route (tree climbing lions). Day 6: Do gorilla trekking (Encounter the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas where almost a half of the world population 400 out of 880 thrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Day 7: Do a morning boat ride on the Lake of a thousand Islands as it has been dubbed because of its 29 islands surrounded the magical highlands of Kigezi famously known as the Switzerland of Africa & transfer to Kampala with a stop at Igongo Cultural Center for lunch & at the Equator crossing – Kayabwe for amazing photo shoots an water experiments. Day 8: Departure. If the flight is in the evening, do half day tour of Kampala city Detailed Safari Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) & transfer to the Hotel Arrive in Uganda following the flight from your respective country of origin. You land at Entebbe International Airport which is the main gateway to Uganda where you will find the company representative dedicated to offer you a courteous welcome. The amazing weather and brightening atmosphere on the shores of Lake Victoria give you a remarkable first impression of Uganda. After briefing about Uganda and the safari, you will connect to the respective hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Kampala Sheraton Hotel / Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo Midrange / Standard: Cassia Lodge / Humura Resort Budget / Basic: Banda Inn / Nexus Resort Hotel Camping @Back Packers Hostel Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park & do an afternoon Chimpanzee trekking in the primate capital of the world - Kibale National Park along with other 12 species of primates. After an early breakfast at your hotel in Kampala / Entebbe, you embark on the drive to Fort Portal Area 300km about 5 – 6 hours’ drive starting off at 6am. You will drive through impressive scenic landscapes on smooth tarmac viewing the unique geographical features including the Mubende Inselbergs not forgetting the small towns en route including Mpigi, Mityana, Mubende and Kyenjojo. You branch off in Fort Portal town and drive 26km further on rough muraam road to Kanyanchu Tourism Center in Kibale National Park. Gather at Kanyanchu Tourism Center in Kibale National Park to catch up with Chimpanzee trekking which begins at 2pm. The encounter commences with a briefing from the respective park rangers who will be your guides through the activity detailing the conduct of the exercise. After this, you head to the forest in search of the man’s closest relative. The dense forests of Kibale comprise of lush flora with mature trees marked with huge buttress and climbers, impressive bird species including the African Pitta, Afep Pigeon, Green-breasted Pitta, White-naped Pigeon, Red-chested Owlet, Crowned Eagle, Black Bee-eater, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Western Nicator, Little Greenbul, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Brown-chested Alethe, African Grey Parrot, Brown Illadopsis, Scaly-breasted Illadopsis, Black-capped Apalis, Collared Apalis, Blue-headed Sunbird, Dusky Crimsonwing, Red-faced Woodland Warbler, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Yellow Spotted Nicator, Black-eared Ground Thrush Little Green Bul and Abyssinian Ground-thrush among others. Apart from chimps, Kibale also supports other 12 Primate Species including the threatened red colobus with the highest population thriving in Kibale, the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed and blue monkeys, bush baby, olive baboon and potto which may be viewed during the trek. Finally you approach the common chimpanzees which have been fully habituated and thus offering you an opportunity to draw closer to them and take pictures. Viewing them as they munch fruit, swinging in trees, socializing, patrolling, mating and making pant hooting calls may lure you into unforgettable excitement. You have hour availed to you to encounter these precious apes and you are free to take as many photos as you can. Retreat from the activity which tend to last 2 – 5 hours and get back to the starting point and connect to your Lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Primate Lodge – Luxury Cottages / Ndali Lodge / Midrange / Standard: Kibale Forest Camp – Safari Tent / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse – Cottages / Budget / Basic: Rwenzori View Guesthouse Camping @Primate Lodge Campsite Day 3: Transfer early to Rwenzori Mountains & do whole day Rwenzori hiking. Encounter the legendary mountains of the moon as described by the Greek geographer Ptolemy in 150 AD towering to 5,109m above sea level covered by snow. Wake up early enough to depart at 6am driving to Mount Rwenzori National Park 135km about 2 hours’ drive to catch with Mount Rwenzori hiking commencing at 8am. Gather at Nyakalengija park station to embark on the whole day hike to the Rwenzori Mountains. The Rwenzori Mountain rises to 5,109m above sea level with snowcapped peaks despite its closeness to the world’s main latitude – the Equator. Encounter the world heritage site which is greatly known for its impressive flora other than fauna. The impressive giant lobelias and groundsels are lovely to encounter. The sights of the peaks can be viewed at a distance, the sights of glaciers flowing down the mountain is beautiful not forgetting the savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the rift valley lakes of George and Edward and Kasese town below. You have lunch on the mountain and retreat in the evening around 5pm for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Equator Snow Lodge Midrange / Standard: Ihamba Safari Lodge Budget / Basic: Ruboni Community Camp Wild Camping Day 4: Morning game drive in the rolling savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park in the shadows of Rwenzori Mountains for amazing wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, Antelopes, leopard, etc. & an afternoon launch cruise along the Paradise of Hippos – the 45km long Kazinga Channel with sights of Hippos, Nile crocodiles and birds. After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a morning game drive exploring the park’s rolling savannah landscapes dotted with counts of wild game including the big four of the big five like lions, leopards, buffaloes and elephants, antelope species like water bucks, Kobs, bushbucks among others, jackals among other wild game. The stretch to Kasenyi and the Mweya peninsular offers you the best of these. You settle for lunch at Mweya lodge after which you gather at the Mweya jetty to embark on a thrilling boat cruise on the 45km long Kazinga Channel. The cruise takes 2 hours with possibilities of encountering the aquatic species such as Nile Crocodiles and Hippos not forgetting other wild game that tends to congregate on the channel shores to consume water. Retreat from the activity and do a game drive along the channel track with in the Mweya peninsular to explore more game. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge Midrange / Standard: Enganzi Game Lodge / Marafiki Safari Lodge – Private Tent/ Kasenyi Safari Camp Budget / Basic: Pumba Safari Cottages Wild Camping Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & do Ishasha game drive en route (tree climbing lions). After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park driving through southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park named Ishasha well known for its tree climbing lions. The Ishasha sector presents a remarkable encounter with the unique tree climbing lions which are only existing in two spots in the whole world with Ishasha sector having the best viewing opportunities. You continue on the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge / Buhoma Lodge Midrange / Standard: Gorilla Mist Camp / Gorilla Valley Lodge Budget / Basic: Broadbill Forest Camp Wild Camping Day 6: Do gorilla trekking (Encounter the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas where almost a half of the world population 400 out of 880 thrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi This is a special day dedicated for the mountain gorillas. The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park supports a minimum of 400 mountain gorillas which on global scale are given as critically endangered. Therefore, undertaking the gorilla trekking experience in the hilly forested landscapes of Bwindi is such a life time endeavor that will create lasting memories. You gather at the respective park headquarters for briefing in the morning at 8am where you are also allocated the respective gorilla families to track. From here, you head to the forest in the company of the armed ranger guides that will lead you up the gorillas. The walk is beyond the ordinary as it involves traversing the dense jungle whose thickness would at some points necessitate using a machete to make a path, hiking the challenging landscapes some of which are steep and slippery at times under the canopy of the mature forest which forms darkness even during the day. You are treated to the impressive bird songs and beautiful flowers through the experience. The encounter tends to take 2 – 8 hours depending on the gorilla movements and one hour is availed to you to have a direct touch with the gorillas. Upon approaching gorillas, their reaction is not predictable as it can include them giving you a courteous welcome, minding less about you and charging against you. However, as a result of habituation, Mountain gorillas are always welcoming with the Silverback beating a little of his chest to demonstrate his might and also welcoming to you to the group. The young gorillas are very playful and are at times not aware of the 7m rule thus can try to draw closer to even touching on your body – save it by taking some steps away to observe the distance. You are not limited in any way to ask as many questions about gorillas and their habitats along with taking pictures so long as you have the opportunity to do so. Retreat from the activity and transfer to the starting point to embark on the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi driving through fascinating Kigezi Highlands which locals apply terracing method to cultivate their slopes deriving impressive scenic landscape. You arrive at Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation Upmarket / Luxury: Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi Resort Midrange / Budget: Lake Bunyonyi Eco – resort Wild Camping Day 7: Do a morning boat ride on the Lake of a thousand Islands as it has been dubbed because of its 29 islands surrounded the magical highlands of Kigezi famously known as the Switzerland of Africa & transfer to Kampala with a stop at Igongo Cultural Center for lunch & at the Equator crossing – Kayabwe for amazing photo shoots an water experiments. After breakfast, embark on the sunrise boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi exploring the impressive scenic views of the Lake marked with 29 Islands surrounded by magical Kigezi Highlands dubbed the Switzerland of Africa. The calm waters of Lake Bunyonyi allows you to rub shoulders with the local people as they paddle their canoes connecting to and from the Islands and also doing some fishing. Retreat from the 2 hour activity and embark on the transfer to Kampala 437km about 7 hours’ drive driving through impressive country side landscapes of south western Uganda making a traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center for typical African buffet and another stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe for amazing photo shoots where one leg would be in the southern hemisphere and the other in the northern hemisphere. Continue to arrive in Kampala in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo / Kampala Sheraton Hotel Midrange / Standard: Cassia Lodge / Humura Resort Budget / Basic: Banda Inn / Nexus Resort Hotel Camping @Back Packers Hostel Day 8: Departure. If the flight is in the evening, do half day tour of Kampala city This is dedicated for your flight departure back home. If the flight is in the evening, you can do a half day tour of Kampala exploring the sites of historical, religious, cultural and political significance. These include; the Ugandan Parliament, the Uganda National Museum, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine where 45 converts were burnt because of converting to Christianity, the Rubaga Cathedral which is the headquarter for catholic faith in Uganda, the Namirembe Cathedral for Protestants and the Baha’i Temple which is the only temple of the Baha’i in Africa. End of the 8 days Uganda big ape, scenery & wild game safari
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Full-sized painting (22”x28”) — Standard package
Houston, United States of America
$2,150
Standard Package includes one full-sized painting (22”x28”) of any setting chosen by client to be painted by Pasha at the chosen event. Two detailed figures—typically bride and groom—are included, as well as other figures with less detail. Any necessary details/modifications and final varnish will be applied immediately after the event. Basic package includes a 6 week delivery guarantee. Early Reservation Discounts available!
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4 minutes firework display
Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
$1,278
Book our 4 minute Silver Display and we will choreograph your display to music and provide a sound system free of charge. Based in West Sussex we travel all around the UK providing amazing professional firework displays. 2015 saw F1 Pyro become The British Musical Firework Champions so you can be sure that you are in great hands. We look forward to hearing from you!
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International open bar, price per hour
Ensenada, Mexico
$275
Don Julio Reposado Absolute Vodka Tanqueray Gin Bacardi Light Rum Bacardi Dark Rum Jack Daniels Whiskey Draft Beer (Light or Dark) Margaritas Price per hour, do not include 15% service. Piñas Coladas
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Halfway open bar, price per hour
Ensenada, Mexico
$209
Tequila (Orendain, Jimador o Cazadores) Red wine White wine Draft Beer (Light or Dark) Bottled water Vodka Sodas (Coca Cola, Sprite and Fresca) Price per hour includes tax, not 15 % service .
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Regional open bar, price per hour
Ensenada, Mexico
$165
Margaritas Tequila (Orendain, Jimador o Cazadores) Piñas Coladas Red wine White wine Bottled water Draft Beer (Light or Dark) Sodas (Coca Cola, Sprite and Fresca) Price per hour includes tax, not 15 % service
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Table wine — Unlimited corkage, price per person
Ensenada, Mexico
$176
Unlimited corkage (Any Event) **Customer brings his liquor** Table Wine The listed prices and corkage fees include ice and blend according to liquor that is engaged. No diet soft drinks are included. Rates include tax not service. These rates apply to 750 ml bottles. Las Terrazas Restaurant provides you with mixers: Ice, glassware, regular Coke, quinine, mineral and natural water. (Prices subject to change without notice) Price per person Includes tax, not service
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Catering service — The finger lakes package, price per person
Ithaca, United States of America
$75
Allow our catering manager to guide you towards the package that fits for you and your guests' needs. There are many options available. We are happy to accommodate dietary needs. Price is per person for parties above 30 guests. This package includes: Choice of 2 stationary Hors d’oeuvres Choice of 3 passed Hors d’oeuvres Family-style salad and assorted local breads with assorted compound butters at table Family Style table service with choice of 3 entrees and 2 sides
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Catering service — The key package, price per person
Ithaca, United States of America
$55
Allow our catering manager to guide you towards the package that fits for you and your guests' needs. There are many options available. We are happy to accommodate dietary needs. This package includes: Choice of 2 stationary Hors d’oeuvres Family-style salad and assorted local breads at table Buffet style - Choice of 3 entrees and 2 chef’s choice of sides to accompany entrées
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1 day boat hire
Gold Coast, Australia
$336
You drive and you cater. Its low cost and fun for small groups. The boats are very well set up with sun, rain and wind protection to keep everyone comfortable. The private enclosed flushing toilet adds an additional comfort level for all on board. Our party boats have been custom built at 4 meters wide to provide plenty of space for up to 12 people.
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Roatán — Mayan Princess
Roatan, Honduras
$1,140
Roundtrip Air Ticket from San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa to Roatan, flight operated by CM Airlines 2 nights / 3 days in a 1 or 2 bedroom villa at Mayan Princess Premium All-Inclusive Resort & Diving Free transfers from and to the airport Check-In with a Welcome Cocktail All Meals Included Buffett Style (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Liquor Drinks and Cocktails, Beers and Wines UNLIMITED Soft Drinks (Sodas, Coffee, Tea) UNLIMITED Night-time Entertainment, Live Music and Cultural Presentations Facilities available for all guests including a swimming 250 feet pool, Beach Club, withe sand beach in front of the hotel, Beach Beds, Beach Volleyball, Book Exchange Free WiFi All taxes included Spa and massages are also available for all guests, as well as mani/pedi services, facial and waxing. Plus, you can book your first Scuba Diving Lesson! TYPE OF ROOM RATE ADDITIONAL NIGHT SINGLE $665 $213 DOUBLE $570 $165 TRIPLE $535 $148 QUADRUPLE $499 $130 CHILD (2-17) $404 $83 INFANT (0-2) FREE FREE Rates per Person. Valid from August 18 to December 19, 2016 Rates in US Dollars