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CULTURE AND HISTORICAL TOUR

No. of days: 08

Departure: Daily

No. of Participants: Minimum of 1 pax

Transport: 4-wheel-drive Safari Toyota Land Cruiser/Super custom/Vans

Driver/Guide: English Speaking

 

Day 1 Arrival

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport by our staff.  Transfer to your hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight at Serena Hotel (BB)

Day 2 Jinja-Mbale

After Breakfast, depart for Mbale via Mabira forest, one of the rain forests on the shores of lake Victoria boasting over 100 species of birds, butter flies, insects and 3 primate species. Proceed via the tea plantations, and river Nile in Jinja. You will have a short stop at Jinja for pictures and a visit to the source of River Nile believed to be one of the longest rivers. After, proceed to Mbale one of the big towns in Eastern Uganda. On arrival, you will check in at Mbale Resort overlooking Mount Elgon. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Transit Time: 4-5 hours

Day 3: Sipi Falls and Nyero Rock Paintings

7:00 am breakfast and after transfer for a full day cultural and historical tour to Nyero Rock Paintings located about 8 kms outside Kumi town and Sipi falls in Kapchorwa. These are rocks and boulders believed to have been painted by bush men or early Stone Age men over 300 years ago. They have 3 different rock faces that were painted with different signs with the first one having circular shapes and acacia figures.  The second face has shapes of canoes and zebra paintings and the third one has a moonlike shape. You will also enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Kyoga in the nearby. Most of these shapes depict animals and items these people used in their days. You will have your packed lunch and after transfer to Sipi Falls for the hike to the bottom of falls along Mt. Elgon, you will enjoy the cool mist at Chebonet falls, Kapkwai cave and the spectacular viewpoint lying just beyond the falls along Kapchorwa road and later transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at Mbale Resort. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Transit Time: 2-3 hours

Day 4: To Gulu

After an early morning breakfast at 6pm, transfer further to northern Uganda, Gulu with Lunch en-route and on arrival you check in at Acholi inn or Gulu Church Hill Courts Hotel for overnight stay. In the evening, you will visit the cultural attractions around Gulu that include: Gulu museum at Kal Kwaro (Acholi Cultural Chiefs Homestead) for more culture and history of the area. Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Transit Time: 5-6 hours

Day 5: Cultural, historical and homestead visits

After breakfast, visit Samuel Gordon’s Fort at Patiko established by the British explores who came to this area and this particular one was established by Sir Samuel  Baker in 1872 and later occupied by Emin Pasha and Charles Gordon. After you will visit the traditional homesteads of Acholi people where you will participate in their day today activities like food preparation, craft making among others and in the evening, you will be entertained by their local traditional dances and performances before returning back to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Acholi inn or Gulu Church Hill Courts Hotel Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6: To Kampala

After breakfast, transfer back to Kampala via the famous Karuma Falls on river Nile. Lunch will be en-route and on arrival, you will check in at Serena Hotel for your overnight stay. Meal Plan – Breakfast and Lunch. Transit Time: 4-5 hours

Day 7: Kampala City Tour

8:30 am breakfast, and after transfer for your City tour, the highlights are: Bulange, the palace for the Buganda Kingdom, Uganda museum the oldest museum in East Africa showcasing the culture, traditions and history of Uganda and the neighboring countries, Makerere University, one of the oldest educational institutions in Africa. You will go for lunch at one of the city restaurants and after continue to Bahai temple, the only temple of Bahai faith on African continent. In the evening, you will be transferred to the National Theater for a variety of crafts and souvenirs, do your final shopping before returning to your overnight hotel. Dinner and overnight at Serena Hotel. Meal Plan – Breakfast.

Day 8: Departure

Depending on your departure time, you will be transferred to the Airport for your return flight. Meal Plan – Breakfast

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Cost will Include: Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary, meals as provided, entry fees to cultural sites and other entry points, bottled mineral water and 4×4 ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide, Amref flying doctor insurance and airport transfers

Excludes: Beverages (wines, beers, etc), tips and other expenses of a personal nature



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Masai Mara World Wonder

DAY 1.                                                           MASAI MARA
0730 Hrs. Pick up from Nairobi hotel and drive through the Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara National reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge.
1230 Hrs. Lunch will be provided and afternoon at Leisure
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve till late in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.

Meals                          :                 Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Mara Sentrim | Mara Sopa | Ilkeliani Camp | Keekorok Lodge | Mara Ashnil
Tipilikwani Tented Lodge

DAY 2.                                                           MASAI MARA
0600 Hrs. (Optional Balloon ride at an Extra cost). Followed by Balloon Bush breakfast.
0630 Hrs.  Early morning game drive in the reserve
0830 Hrs. Return to lodge for breakfast and relax at Leisure.
1300 Hrs. Lunch will be served at your Lodge.
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve to return in the evening. All meals at your Lodge.

Meals                                          :                 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Mara Sentrim | Mara Sopa | Ilkeliani Camp | Keekorok Lodge | Mara Ashnil
Tipilikwani Tented Lodge

DAY 3.                                                           NAIROBI
0700 Hrs. After breakfast check out and drive to Nairobi.
Arrive Nairobi mid day and transfer to your Nairobi Hotel.

Meals                                         :                 Breakfast

 

NETT COST OF SAFARI

  ALL RATES IN USD (DOLLARS)  The Year 2017
PERIOD Feb & March April – 30 June 01 Jul – 31  Oct 01 Nov – 15 Dec
Person sharing 499 436 615 436
Person in single 585 0 99 0
Under 12 Sharing 250 218 300 218

DEPATURE DATES:

–  6th January 2018 – 4 spaces left
– 8th March 2018 – 10 spaces left

COST INCLUSIVE OF: –
                  – Pick up from Nairobi hotel.
– Safari Lodges based on Full board accommodation.
– Masai Mara Entrance fee as per the Itinerary
– Service of an English speaking driver guide.
– Game drive in an excellent safari build vehicle.
– Each Person guaranteed window Seat
– 1 Complimentary bottle of drinking mineral water daily while on safari.

COST EXCLUSIVE OF:-
                  – Flight into Nairobi and out of Nairobi
– Extras at the lodges and hotel I.e. Drinks, Laundry service etc
– Insurance cover (Highly recommended)
– Visa entry fee into Kenya.



THE Elephant Experience

DAY 1.                                                           AMBOSELI
1300 Hrs. Lunch at Nairobi
1400 Hrs. Depart for Amboseli National park to arrive in the evening and check in at your Lodge.

Meals
                                         :                 Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Amboseli Sentrim | Amboseli Sopa Lodge | Kibo Safari Camp | AA Lodge


DAY 2.                                                           AMBOSELI
0630 Hrs. Early morning game drive in the reserve
0830 Hrs. Return to lodge for breakfast and relax at Leisure.
Amboseli is a photogenic Park and hosts great number of game including the lion, elephant and
the splendid cheetah and prolific population of elephants
1230 Hrs. Lunch will be provided at your Lodge
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the park to return in the evening. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Meals                                         :                 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Amboseli Sentrim | Amboseli Sopa Lodge | Kibo Safari Camp | AA Lodge


DAY 3.                                                           NAIROBI
0700 Hrs.  Check out and have a morning game drive enroute to Nairobi. Drop off at Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International airport.

Meals                                         :                 Breakfast

NETT COST OF SAFARI

  ALL RATES IN USD (DOLLARS)  The Year 2017
PERIOD Feb & March April – 30 June 01 Jul – 31  Oct 01 Nov – 15 Dec
per person sharing 436 389 475 389
Single Room Supplement 85 0 78 0
Under 12 Sharing 218 198 238 198

COST INCLUSIVE OF: –
                  – Safari Lodges based on Full board accommodation.
– All Reserve and park Entrance fee as per the Itinerary
– Service of an English speaking driver guide.
– Game drive in an excellent safari build vehicle.
– Each Person guaranteed window Seat
– 1 Complimentary bottle of drinking mineral water daily while on safari.

COST EXCLUSIVE OF:-
                  – Flight into Nairobi and out of Nairobi
– Extras at the lodges and hotel I.e. Drinks, Laundry service etc
– Insurance cover (Highly recommended)
– Tips to driver guide and porters.
– Visa entry fee into Kenya.



THE BOLD Rhino Charge

DAY 1.                                                           LAKE NAKURU
0930 Hrs. Pick up from Nairobi hotel and drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Arrive with game drive in the
park. Lunch and later in the afternoon game drive in the park until evening. Drive to your
accommodation.

Meals                                          :                 Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Nakuru Sopa Lodge | Flamingo Hill | Nakuru Lodge | Sarova Lion Hill Lodge


DAY 2.                                                           MASAI MARA
0730 Hrs. After breakfast, check out and drive to Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge.
1230 Hrs. Lunch will be provided and afternoon at Leisure
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve till late in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.

Meals                                          :                 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Mara Sentrim | Mara Sopa | Ilkeliani Camp | Keekorok Lodge | Mara Ashnil
Tipilikwani


DAY 3.                                                           MASAI MARA
0600 Hrs. (Optional Balloon ride at an Extra cost). Followed by Balloon Bush breakfast.
0630 Hrs.  Early morning game drive in the reserve
0830 Hrs. Return to lodge for breakfast and relax at Leisure.
1300 Hrs. Lunch will be served at your Lodge.
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve to return in the evening. All meals at your Lodge.

Meals                                          :                 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Mara Sentrim | Mara Sopa | Ilkeliani Camp | Keekorok Lodge | Mara Ashnil
Tipilikwani


DAY 4.                                                           NAIROBI
0700 Hrs. After breakfast check out and drive to Nairobi.  Arrive Nairobi mid day and drop off at your Nairobi Hotel.

Meals                                          :                 Breakfast

NETT COST OF SAFARI

  ALL RATES IN USD (DOLLARS)  The Year 2017
PERIOD Feb & March April – 30 June 01 Jul – 31  Oct 01 Nov – 15 Dec
per person sharing 748 635 885 690
Single Room Supplement 70 0 169 72
Under 12 Sharing 375 315 443 345

COST INCLUSIVE OF: –

– Pick up Nairobi and drop off at the Same location.
– All applicable transfers as per the Itinerary.
– Safari Lodges based on Full board accommodation.
– All Reserve and park Entrance fee as per the Itinerary
– Service of an English speaking driver guide.
– Game drive in an excellent safari build vehicle.
– Each Person guaranteed window Seat
– 1 Complimentary bottle of drinking mineral water daily while on safari.
– Welcome Safari Kit
– Meals as per the Itinerary
– Last day Farewell Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant

COST EXCLUSIVE OF: –

– Flight into Nairobi and out of Nairobi
– Nairobi Accommodation. Check out our tariff
– Extras at the lodges and hotel I.e. Drinks, Laundry service etc
– Insurance cover (Highly recommended)
– Visa entry fee into Kenya.



Ndovu Kenya EXPLORATION

DAY 1.                                                           ABERDARES
0900 Hrs. Hrs. Pick up from Nairobi hotel and drive to North of Kenya to the Aberdares National Park (165 km).  Arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge. Afternoon game viewing at Aberdares National park. Later check in at your Lodge.  Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.

Meals                                          :                 Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Treetops Lodge | The Ark


DAY 2.                                                           LAKE NAKURU
0800 Hrs. After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Arrive with game drive in the
park. Lunch and later in the afternoon game drive in the park until evening. Drive to your
accommodation.

Meals                                          :                 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Lake Nakuru Lodge | Lake Nakuru Sopa |Flamingo Hill Tented Lodge.


DAY 3.                                                           MASAI MARA
0730 Hrs. After breakfast, check out and drive to Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge.
1230 Hrs. Lunch will be provided and afternoon at Leisure
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve till late in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.

Meals                                          :                 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Mara Sentrim | Mara Sopa | Ilkeliani Camp | Keekorok Lodge | Mara Ashnil
Tipilikwani


DAY 4.                                                           MASAI MARA
0600 Hrs. (Optional Balloon ride at an Extra cost). Followed by Balloon Bush breakfast.
0630 Hrs.  Early morning game drive in the reserve
0830 Hrs. Return to lodge for breakfast and relax at Leisure.
1300 Hrs. Lunch will be served at your Lodge.
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve to return in the evening. All meals at your Lodge.

Meals                                          :                 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation    :                 Mara Sentrim | Mara Sopa | Ilkeliani Camp | Keekorok Lodge | Mara Ashnil
Tipilikwani


DAY 5.                                                           NAIROBI
0700 Hrs. After breakfast check out and drive to Nairobi.
Arrive Nairobi mid day and transfer to your Nairobi Hotel.

Meals                                         :                 Breakfast
NETT COST OF SAFARI

  ALL RATES IN USD (DOLLARS)  The Year 2017
PERIOD Feb & March April – 30 June 01 Jul – 31  Oct 01 Nov – 15 Dec
per person sharing 970 848 1,105 910
Single Room Supplement 130 60 235 130
Under 12 Sharing 485 424 550 455

COST INCLUSIVE OF: –

                  – Pick up from Nairobi hotel.
– Nairobi hotel based on Bed and breakfast basis.
– Safari Lodges based on Full board accommodation.
– All Reserve and park Entrance fee as per the Itinerary
– Service of an English speaking driver guide.
– Game drive in an excellent safari build vehicle.
– Each Person guaranteed window Seat
– 1 Complimentary bottle of drinking mineral water daily while on safari.
– Meals as per the Itinerary

COST EXCLUSIVE OF:-
                  – Flight into Nairobi and out of Nairobi
– Extras at the lodges and hotel I.e. Drinks, Laundry service etc
– Insurance cover (Highly recommended)
– Visa entry fee into Kenya.
– Easter & X – Mas Supplement (Check our hotel tariff)


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