ESSENTIAL UGANDA

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RATE - $3500 / Person

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DURATION

13 Days/12 Nights

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OVERVIEW

We appraise this as not only Uganda’s super eminent safari but also prestigious by most tourists with much time in Uganda to explore the virginal wildness comparable in the most impressive and magnificent wildlife parks and game reserves in Uganda ranging from Murchison National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Mburo National Park. It merges local cultural proficiency with wildlife discoveries and most thrilling Gorilla familiarity on earth. Kent Safaris gives you the juncture to take you to the apex of Uganda’s amazing and awesome Safari memories you could partake and enjoy as an individual, couple, group and family.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Tree climbing lions
• Gorilla tracking
• Bird watching
• Chimpanzee tracking
• Game viewing
• Scenery viewing
• Culture Tour
• Equator
• Butterfly watching
• Banana and tea plantation

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe – (Ngamba Chimpanzee Island)

On arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be met by a Kent Safari delegate to relocate you to your hotel for a trip concise and if time permits take a boat cruise to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and home to over 40 orphaned Chimpanzees. This is dependable because it also supports the endangered wild chimpanzees throughout Uganda. You can also seek out the wildlife education center in Entebbe and Entebbe Botanical gardens. Entebbe town is very factual in Uganda and the Buganda monarch if time permits.
Overnight: Boma Lodge, Africana Hotel or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Kampala – Murchison Falls

Begin the panoramic drive northwest through the famous Luwero triangle and travel to Masindi via Rhino project. Field trip to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking is a must. After lunch drive to Murchison falls. Overnight: Para Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Kibale

Sunrise game drives in the park to behold blooming of animals, birds and the Magnificent Scenery. Adventure the vast grasslands in the northern area of the park where you shall be susceptible to a scope and diversity of game glancing and viewing which include Buffaloes, Lions, Uganda Kob, Giraffes, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Oribi, Hyenas, Leopards, Baboons, Patas Monkeys and many more. Birds are in profusion with the beautiful Carmine Bee-eater and Abyssinian Ground Hornbill being conspicuous throughout the game drive. In the afternoon after lunch revamp to Kibale National Park along the way enjoy the blooming scenery and further game viewing as you head south through the game park. Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge, Primate Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Kibale chimpanzee and monkey trekking – Bigodi

After early breakfast report at Kanyanchu visitor center where tour activities begin and set out to track Chimpanzee in the forest. Kibale national park is one of the blooming and stunning forest parks in Uganda. It is home the endangered chimpanzee, the threatened Red Colombus monkey and the rare monkey. The forest also elevates to be having one of the highest distinct and consistency of Primates in Africa totaling 13 species including the black and white Columbus blue monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red tailed monkey and bush babies and pottos. After wards, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary where you will take a guided tour around swamp which will provide you with the favorable circumstances to see a wide range of flora and fauna. Glimpse a variety of butterflies, birds and other insects. Have a tour of the crater region around Ndali lodge. You may also stop over at any tea plantation along the road if you covet, have an evening tour of the crater region on a clear day you will be able to have a glimpse of the snow cap on the Rwenzori. Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge, Primate Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, a drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park viewing the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. Check in at your accommodation facility as you wait for your lunch. After lunch take on afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga channel adjoining Lake Edward and George. The cruise is a wonderful way to see teeming hippos, buffalos, kobs and the occasional Nile crocodile (which up until recently did not inhabit this area) and a spectacular bird watching on the Water bank. Many who experience the boat cruise consider it the highlight of their entire African Safari. Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Sunrise with your packed lunch take on a morning field trip to catch up with the early risers and predators. Returning to the hide outs you will most likely meet grazing hippos, elephants, lions, spotted hyenas, bush buck, water buck, stripped jackal, comical warthogs, and the elusive leopards. Proceed to Maramagambo forest, many incredulity awaits you here for example pythons are often glanced in the bat cave floor using the bats as source of food. The cave is near a formerly blue like and hunters cave. You may also see forest birds such as bat hawks, brown eared woodpecker and other primates. Overnight: Boma Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park- (Isasha)

With prior day memories proceed to Isasha drive along the deep and wide dry craters that are occupied by savanna grasses and Acacia. The drive takes you through the unique western rift valley escarpment and the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Isasha sector where you will take on yet another game drive in search of tree climbing lions in the afternoon and evening. Overnight: Isasha Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast lunch and dinner

Day 8: Isasha – Bwindi

Early morning guided bush walk for a closer interaction with nature. The mid-morning will be spent on a game drive for the tree climbing lion thereafter proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes 2 hours but driving through interesting features. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National park in the evening. In this park apart from Gorillas there are a wide variety of primates to see including the blue and red- tailed monkeys, the forest itself is lush and green and there are streams running through it. Overnight: Buhoma Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi.

After breakfast we begin our trek into the forest. The thrill of your encounter will erase the difficulties of the potentially strenuous trek, bring jungle boots and rain jackets because the park is often wet, we spend time watching gorillas go about their activities. Each gorilla safari encounter is different and has its own rewards but you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngster’s frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully playful display. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a magnificent green swathe of dense rain forest so ancient that survived the last ice age. A recently proclaimed world heritage site stated it’s one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth and its unique precious flora sustains roughly half of the world population substantial chimpanzee population and research shows that Bwindi is the only forest in Africa in which these two apes live together. Time permitting you will spend the afternoon on a community foot safari to explore the life style of the people living and surrounding the park. Return to camp exhilarated to relieve the encounter with friends over a drink. Overnight: Buhoma Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Bwindi Cultural Tour

Begin a day with an early breakfast ready for Batwa Cultural Experience, where the Batwa demonstrate hunting techniques. Honey harvesting and point out medicinal plants. The Batwa women of the community perform a sorrowful songs and leaves guests with a morning sense of humor and the riches of this fading culture. Overnight: Buhoma Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Bwindi National Park - Lake Mburo

After breakfast drive to Lake Mburo National park for an evening game drive. The park is situated along the Kampala western highway and renowned for zebra, impalas, buffaloes, hippos, topi and elands including the rare shoebill crested crane, pelicans, fish eagle, heron and many water birds. Overnight: Arcadia Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Lake Mburo

After breakfast, you will go for a morning bush walk around the Park. Lake Mburo National park is a very special place and every part of it is alive with variety interest and color. It contains an extensive wetland where you are likely to see elands, Impalas, waterbucks, warthogs and zebras. Overnight: Mihingo Lodge or Standard Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Transfer to Entebbe/Kampala

Depending on your flight time you will be transferred to the Airport for your flight back home or stay in Kampala. Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch Note: A room will be made available for refreshment before your flight.

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INCLUSIONS:

• Airport transfers
• Gorilla permits and all Park fees
• Meals per itinerary
• English speaking guides /Drivers
• 4WD Safari Vehicle
• Accommodation
• Emergency Evacuation AMREF
• Public Liability Insurance

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EXCLUSIONS:

• Visa fees
• International flights
• Travel Insurance
• Cigarettes and Alcohol
• Souvenir
• Gratuity

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TRIP INFORMATION:

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and National Park is located in a series of verdant rolling hills with incredibly thick forests. When it comes to tracking the mountain gorillas, it often involves steep up and down hill climbs and sometimes uneven and wet terrain. We therefore advise our visitors to wear hiking boots, rain coats and carry walking sticks for balancing your feet as we embark on the journey. The altitude in the forest is varied, with the highest point being 2607m above sea level. With this in mind, you might find hiking through that rather steep terrain a bit challenging. Your tour guides and Game rangers will be in handy to take you through the safety measures and important key notes to consider, before departure for planned activities, and also prior to getting close to the mountain gorillas. As a visitor, your time with the gorillas is restricted to one or two hours only by the Wildlife Authority. This is to safeguard the gorillas and avoid excessive contact with human beings. You will have some photo opportunities during the trek, so make sure your camera batteries are fully charged. Once the authorized time winds up, with your tour guides, you will retreat from the forest to your respective vehicles waiting to transport you to the hotel or to your next scheduled activity. Gorilla Trekking is an unforgettable experience especially when you have close ups with these gentle and incredible animals, an intense and life time encounter. Kent Safari Team is committed to executing the tour activities as detailed in the itinerary provided. We only request our clients to be understanding, remain calm and flexible on a few isolated occasions where local events may inconvenience the activities on the itinerary. Our clients should also note that the first day of the trip is simply for the drive or flight to the destination as shown on the itinerary and has a few activities planned. We advise that you be conversant with our Kent Safari representative who will take you through the Pre-departure briefings. NOTE: Entebbe international airport is your gateway to and from Uganda. To avoid inconveniences that are occasioned by rushing at the time of departure, we advise that you book international flights departing from Entebbe after 8pm. We will need you to furnish us with the following information:

• Airline
• Flight number
• Arrival and departure date
• Flight times

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PAYMENTS:

A deposit of 10% is required to confirm the tour. The remaining balance will be due and charged 45 days before departure. Prices however may be subjected to changes until a full payment is received.

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VISA AND CONSULAR ADVISE:

Each individual traveler is responsible for obtaining the required visa, as visa requirements vary per country. For visa information, we advise our clients to consult the US State Department and local Embassies for non-US citizens.

NOTE:

1. A visa can be obtained at Entebbe international airport on arrival at a fee $50 per person.
2. Visas for all other East African Countries can be obtained, on arrival, at the international airport or at boarder points.

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CASH AT HAND:

It is crucial to note that in many countries, some local Forex bureaus place much emphasis on quality of the dollar and other foreign currency notes frequently used by most visitors. It is our humble view therefore that you carry new and undamaged bills / notes especially in the dominations of $50 and $100 bills. Major credit cards like Visa and Master card are acceptable in towns.

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YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION:

Please remember to get your yellow fever vaccination as it is a crucial requirement especially if you are travelling to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. Please be sure to visit the Centers for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. Or check with a physician for more information. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

ITINERARY, TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND PASSPORT COPIES:

Leave a copy of your itinerary, travel insurance and passport to a family member, for reference purposes, in case of an emergency. Travel insurance is also compulsory on all trips.

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WHAT TO CARRY:

• Rain Jacket /coat
• Shoes with good traction
• Binoculars
• Travel plug adapter with USB port
• Antibacterial hand cleaning gel
• Good camera with fully charged battery and good memory card storage
• First aid kit
• Small back park
• Sun block hat
• Sun glasses
• Hiking boots
• Mosquito repellent

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AMENDMENT FEES:

Amendments made on the booking 25 days before departure attracts a surcharge of $25 per amendment. Less than 25 days no amendments or fees will be applied. A changed reservation will be confirmed within 24 hours. Fees Apply:

• Changing booking
• Changing departure date
• Changing guest name
• Removing /Replacing a guest
• Changing pick up time or location

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AGE LIMIT:

Some of our tours have strict age limit. Children 13 years and below are not allowed to visit the gorillas or participate in certain activities like canoeing and, for adults above 65 years of age, a medical report may be required.

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GENERAL SAFETY TIPS:

We prioritize safety of our tours, however travels are susceptible to risks. So, it is important to be prepared and approach all arrangements with utmost caution. It’s advisable to do some research about your destination to equip yourself with some tips to ensure safety. Register your trip and also avail a copy of your emergency contact details to your government travel advisory service (or diplomatic mission) in a country that you are visiting so that they can contact you in case of emergency. This process can be done online and it is also advisable to get contacts of the American Embassy in Uganda, your final destination. Depending on the itinerary you have booked, some activities may carry greater risks or personal injury, we therefore advise that you take great care and strictly adhere to the established pre-cautions before participating. These activities include white water rafting, canoe and boat rides, Gorilla trekking and Chimpanzee tracking, mountaineering, bungee jumping, culture walk or community visit and game drive. For safety, the following must also be accorded due consideration;

• Avoid expensive jewelry.
• Avoid all demonstrations and protests given their potential to turn violent.
• Monitor the media for information about any possible security risks and pay close attention to your personal security.
• Carry a copy of your passport and avoid hanging alone without the advice of the tour guide. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________#TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

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ACCOMMODATION:

Prices for a twin/double shared room are per person, and, rates for single or triple travelers are available on request.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE:

This tour requires that a traveler should have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We therefore recommend “Travel Guard” or Allianz travel Insurance” for all your insurance necessities.

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PRIVACY:

We understand and respect the value and importance of your privacy. Be assured therefore that protection of privacy is given the highest priority. All personal information that you avail to us is strictly used for purposes of Safari tour booking. We will endeavor to take all reasonable steps to keep secure any personal information which we hold about the guest. However, cognizant of the rampant cases of hacking into data on the internet, it becomes a bit tricky to guarantee 100% security to data shared through online sources. We therefore will not be held culpable if the breach or hacking into your personal information is by international unauthorized individuals.

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FORCE MAJEURE:

It is with regret that our office cannot compensate where an impediment to proper performance of duty is as a result of an event above and beyond our own making, control and anticipation nor is it due to the supplier of the service in question. Such events may include unexpected government quarantines, travel bans, riots, civil strife, natural disaster, terrorist acts, border closure, fire, road closures, industrial disputes, extreme weather conditions and other incidents beyond our control. NOTE: In some unfortunate circumstances, getting a park or Gorilla permit may not be guarantee to seeing wildlife in their habitats as unfavorable local conditions may sometimes hinder access to the wildlife. This can happen without prior notice or it can be at short notice. We therefore accept no liabilities in circumstances where Gorilla or wildlife viewing is due to cancellation by the authorities. Where the loss is due to the absence of Gorillas, closure of boarders, national park or security changes, refunding is at the discretion of the responsible offices. However, Kent Tour Safaris shall use all means necessary to obtain the monies / refunds and pass it on to the client.

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CANCELLATION AND REFUND:

Customers will receive a full refund, less the cost of the non- refundable gorilla permit ($600), with 45 days’ notice of cancellation. Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator’s cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, as indicated below; - 10% deposit - No refund - 30 – 44 days - 55% refund - Less than 30 days - No refund Please note that cancellation fees are calculated based on the date we receive your cancellation request. Also note: Sale of Gorilla permits is a preserve of the government (Uganda wildlife Authority), hence, fees for these permits is non – refundable. Thank you, have an ultimate fascinating experience.

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CONTACT US

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UGANDA

KENT SAFARI TOURS INC.

Sales&Operations office Silver Arcade Annex Suite#C.08 Second Floor Plot 62 P.O. Box 22000 Bombo Rd Opp.YMCA Kampala Uganda Office:+256393228997 Cell:+256752010111 /256 772537793 E-mail:info@kentsafaris.com

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