Volunteer Safaris in Africa : Community service projects : Volunteer Safaris in Africa and Volunteering Vacations in Africa: There are so many unique Volunteer safari packages in Africa including community volunteering safari programs where you can give back and experience the highlights of the beautiful countries. Engabi Tours and Travel one of the best Volunteer safari holidays companies and exciting and meaningful all year round volunteering safari holiday itineraries in Africa specifically in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania from Six days stay or more along with weekend excursions for the volunteers. For many, a highlight of their elevate safari is the chance to get involved locally and lend a hand.
Engabi Tours and Travel Volunteer projects participants will explore some of the attractions Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania have to offer during their stay with us. Volunteers will discover East Africa at its best and go on a trip to some of the most famous spots of cultural and historical significance in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Africa Community volunteer service Programs in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania are exclusively designed for those who have limited time to safari and volunteer. Our Projects are a combination of volunteer work and long weekend safari to different National Parks, and a very flexible volunteer program suitable for any type of volunteer traveler, from solo, groups, family and business-focused traveler who would like to make some positive contribution to the life of people.
Volunteering safari holidays combined with community volunteering offer an amazing experience as volunteers will have to teach, arrange recreational activities, support childcare projects, get involved in women empowerment programs, wildlife rehabilitation, getting involved in renovations/building programs and teaching basic computer skills to children
Engabi Tours and Travel kindly asks you to bring your enthusiasm, team spirit and flexibility to work where needed while volunteering and living at the heart of a community. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life including families, seniors, disabled, married couples, solo travelers teens and high school students to be a part of this incredible special travel and volunteering journey in Uganda, Rwandaand Tanzania where one can work with children in local schools and support homes and get involved in various community outreach development programs.
Volunteering safari holidays and Vacations are for travelers that are eighteen years and above who love social experiences with people from all over the world, love nature and wildlife. Volunteers of 11 years of age up to 17 years are only considered when accompanied by a parent /guardian or with a supervisor above 25years.
Volunteer Safaris in Africa
Volunteering Safari projects / programs you may involve yourself in Africa
Volunteer with wildlife rehabilitation and conservation project
Volunteer with a local women empowerment project
Volunteer with a local school (Education and Teaching)
Volunteer in a local Church
Volunteer in a construction and building project
Work with the agriculture project
Volunteer with a youth empowerment project
Volunteer with a sports development project
And so many other projects of your choice.
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Guide To Gorilla Trekking For Seniors, Elderly And Disabled Persons
Our guide to Gorilla trekking for the elderly, seniors and disabled persons in Uganda and Rwanda is for travelers above the age of 60 Years, the elderly persons and people with disabilities interested in Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Volcanoes National Park Rwanda or Mgahinga.
Mountain gorillas are arguably the most intriguing primates on earth that everyone wants to see in a life time though to see them one has to travel to Africa specifically in Bwindi Impenetrable forest and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The cost of Gorilla tours ranges from 1200$ to 3000$ depending on the country one visits.
Seniors Tracking Gorillas in Bwindi
Gorilla trekking for the elderly can be very exhausting and demanding depending on which gorilla family one is assigned hence a need for better preparation and one to be in a better physical shape. Some gorilla families can be located and spotted in only 30 minutes while for others it can take up to 1 hour.
Trekking Mountain gorillas for seniors may involve passing through challenging terrain, steep slopes and slippery (mud-filled) trails which is a problem for old people and people with disabilities though it cannot limit the seniors and the disabled from encountering the rare gorillas since according to experience most travelers who trek gorillas are 40 years and above. Therefore if you wondering whether to bring you mum or granny for gorilla trekking, then you need to know that it is very possible as long as they can take a flight to Africa.
Who do we consider senior safari travelers?
At Engabi Tours and Travel, we consider travelers above 60 years old to be seniors travelers and as a result we arrange special gorilla tours them. The packages specialty ranges from the guide assigned, the type vehicles used and the routing and flow of the itinerary which is normally relaxed to give more time to rest.
How to book a gorilla safari for the seniors?
To make it easier to get the nearest gorilla family for the seniors, we recommend that the elderly or the disabled book their trips at least 3 Months in advance and they should inform their tour operator about any fitness concerns or physical limitations before booking a trip to see the gorillas. This will help the operator plan according and arrange any special equipment with the park authorities or arrange a special tour van as well as porters and sedan chairs if applicable.
Gorilla trekking tips for the senior travelers
Senior travelers and people with disabilities should disclose their right age and physical shape to the Park rangers and wardens who will make it possible to see gorillas in the wild by assigning them a nearby gorilla family. However if a senior feels they are in excellent shape and want to have more fun and adventure, they can request a longer trek as there is a lot to explore while tracking mountain gorillas.
Senior travelers and people with disabilities should make use of a stretcher made out of local bamboo or sedan chairs. A group of 12 strong local porters (4 at a time) are assigned to carry the elderly with four men carrying the stretcher or sedan chair and others take over once the first four need to rest. They will carry the elder and never let him/her touch the ground until they locate the mountain gorillas. After spotting the gorillas, the porters will once again lift the elder and return them to the starting point where the company driver would be waiting.
Note that carriers and Sedan chairs cost from 400 $ to 500$ inclusive of the porters and depending on the weight of the client. Hiring a porter to just carry the heavy backpacks and cameras costs from 15 $ to 20 $ and alternatively Elderly travelers may use a walking stick for support and easy hiking through the jungle.
Finally senior travelers should to do a bit of physical exercises to ensure fitness and they should carry enough drinking water and energy gel to keep them strong.
Gorilla trekking for seniors accommodation options
The gorilla trekking parks have quality accommodation facilities within and around the gorilla parks which are fit for the elderly and the disabled. They range from Super-luxury lodges, luxury lodges, mid-range options and budget options all in a form of self-contained cottages with grass thatched roofs, self-contained camps, tented camps, basic camp sites and dormitories most of them built to allow people with disabilities to move about easily.
Which Gorilla trekking Park is ideal for the elderly and people with disabilities?
Bwindi National park is the most ideal for the elderly because it is situated in less mountainous areas,sits on lower altitude and the trails are relatively flat compared to Mgahinga and the Volcanoes National Park. In Bwindi National Park, many gorilla families live on lower ground hence offering an easier hike.
Ruhijja sector is excellent for the elderly because it has been observed that tourists who trek there come back much earlier than those who go to other sectors of the park but before booking a gorilla tour or showing up at the starting point, it is important to read about the different gorilla families available in the different national parks and sectors to find out which one is ideal and closer to the starting point of the trek.
Engabi Tours and Travel experts will advise you based on their experience and knowledge about the families since the group structures keep changing year after year and what was easier to track a year ago may have migrated to a different location which is further away from the park offices.
Other things to consider during gorilla tour for the elderly
Apart from the ease of trekking the gorillas, senior travelers should consider the distance and time spent driving to the different gorilla trekking parks to avoid spending long hours on the road hence the stress and the security of the parks which is tighter not forgetting the right Gorilla trekking packing list.
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Below are our suggested Gorilla trekking tours for seniors:
Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Location, Prices & Lodges
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Safari take you on a hike through the thick jungles of Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park to see the last remaining Mountain Gorillas in the World. Our Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Tours are inclusive of Gorilla Trekking tickets and excursions and they start from 1 day to 80 days when combined with other Uganda safari tour activities and the rest of East Africa safari activities.
How to Reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tours and excursions can depart by air through Kajjansi Airstrip or Entebbe International Airport or by road from Kampala/Entebbe or Kigali. The road journey from Kampala takes about 10 hours while a flight takes at most 2 hours. Some travelers avoid the long journey by road from Kampala/Entebbe by arriving from Kigali which is only 4 hours to Bwindi.
Cost of Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Permit/Ticket
A Bwindi gorilla trekking permit costs 800$ per person above 12 years of age for one ordinary gorilla trekking encounter and 1500$ per person for Habituation Permit. The overall price or cost of a gorilla trekking safari tour starts from 1000$ per person.
Gorilla Family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Where can Tourists see Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi.
Tourists can see Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national Park which is divided into four main sectors namely; Rushaga, Buhoma, Nkuringo and Ruhija. Gorillas can also be seen in Mgahinga National Park. The Rushaga and Buhoma sectors are the most popular areas for gorilla trekking in bwindi and they have the most number of gorilla groups. Visitors with limited timed time but interested in encountering the gorillas can book our 3 days gorilla trekking bwindi safari starting in Kigali.
Other Activities to do after Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Apart from Gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga, tourists can also take part in visiting the communities specifically the Batwa pygmy community, take forest walks, bird watching and doing voluntary work. Tourists can also combine Gorilla Trekking with Big Five animals safari in the major savannah parks, Chimpanzee tracking and White water rafting or with a Tanzania Safari to Serengeti National Park and a Kenya Safari in Masai Mara.
Bwindi Gorilla trekking Tours Best time
The best time to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi is the peak season during the dry Months of December to January and June-September. However primates’ lovers should note that gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park can be done throughout the calendar year though trekking gorillas in the wet seasons of March-May and October to November can be challenging due to the muddy trails and overgrown vegetation.
Note that the rainy /low season attracts discounts for accommodation and the park attracts less crowds giving visitors a more intimate time with the gorillas.
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Process
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi starts with a briefing at the sector park headquarters at around 7am and here trekkers are separated into smaller groups of 8 with each group following a different gorilla family. The park guides from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, two armed rangers and porters move with each group while sharing information about each of the gorilla group members and Bwindi forest in general.
It takes from 30 minutes to 1 hour to locate the gorilla family with a help of trackers who normally go ahead of the group to identify the location of the family and inform the lead guide by radio call of the location. Trackers know where the gorilla group last built their sleeping nests and will head to that direction. Once the gorilla family is located or spotted, trackers will be allowed a maximum of 1 hour with them to avoid making them uncomfortable. The event is an emotional one as trackers watch gorillas behave like humans and take as many photos as they can. There is no guarantee of seeing the gorillas but the chances of spotting the gorillas is very high and there have been a few and rare cases where the gorilla family heads too far into the forest that the trekking is cancelled to allow visitors return to their lodges before it gets dark.
Always follow the rules and regulations for gorilla trekking such as not smoking or eating within sight of the gorillas and do not run away when a gorilla charges at you; Just lie down with your heads down as a sign of submission.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Accommodation
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi involves choosing the right accommodation depending on your budget preferences and the desired experience. The luxury lodges can go up to 1000 $ while the budget ones can go as low as 50$. Engabi Tours and Travel will help to organize for you affordable and quality accommodation in Bwindi
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Gorilla Trekking Packages to Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla Trekking Packages to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Volcanoes National Park in Uganda and Rwanda respectively are offered by Engabi Tours and Travel all year around and they take you to meet up with the Gentle Giants, the Mountain Gorillas in the wild and get an experience that you will treasure for life. The Prices of our Gorilla Trekking packages to Bwindi and Volcanoes National parks are inclusive of transportation, activities permits and full board accommodation among others and will take you on a gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda’s Bwindi & Mgahinga National Park or Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Volcanoes National Parks takes place all year round and our Gorilla Trekking packages can be tailored to fit Small groups, families, seniors, solo travelers and couples interested in seeing Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda. Uganda has the most affordable Gorilla Trekking packages to see Gorillas in Africa compared to Rwanda that will bring you with in a close encounter with the famous mountain gorillas at relatively cheap and discounted prices.
We have put together a number of tailor-made gorilla trekking packages that we hope will meet and satisfy your travel interests, time and budget and below are some of our suitable itineraries and packages available ranging from gorilla trekking to wildlife viewing adventures in Uganda and Rwanda offered at a discounted rate and on a special offer.
The 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour from Kigali with updated prices is a short gorilla safari to the gorillas in Bwindi National Park that allows you to fly in and out of Kigali International Airport and enjoy Gorilla trekking in Uganda. The 3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking tour starting and ending from Kigali City involves a road drive of only 4-5 hours from Kigali to Ruhija/Rushaga sectors of Bwindi helping you to avoid the 10 road drive hours from Entebbe to Bwindi making this package the most convenient package to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without spending long hours of driving or paying extra monies for a flight from Entebbe.
The private 5 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife safari is a Primates and Wildlife viewing expedition to Queen Elizabeth national park and Bwindi impenetrable National Park. This Gorillas and Wildlife safari in Uganda itinerary maximizes your wildlife experience with Gorilla Viewing, Game drive, boat cruises and walks. It can be tailor made to start in Kigali as well. The highlight of this trip is gorilla tracking which is a once in a lifetime experience that you will combine with wildlife viewing and relaxation by the lake side.
The 9 days Uganda Gorillas and beach safari is Uganda Safari tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National park and finally to Ssese islands on Lake victoria for relaxation and different optional recreational activities. This Gorillas and beach Safari begins and ends in Entebbe.
This 11 Day Uganda Wildlife Safari and adventure vacation explores the best of Uganda Safari attractions including Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking, white water rafting and game park Safari in the major National Parks. The 11 Day Uganda Wildlife Safari starts from Entebbe and ends in Kampala. By the end of the 11 day Uganda Wildlife Safari, you will have maximized the nature experience of destination Uganda.
Get up close with the great apes of Uganda and Rwanda on this 11 Days combined Rwanda Uganda Safari which involves Trekking Gorillas twice in both Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. The 11 Days combined Rwanda Uganda Safari also includes Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda and Wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This combined 8 Days Tanzania Safari and Gorilla Trekking tour in Uganda combines a big five Serengeti Safari with a Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park giving you an ultimate East African Safari Vacation encounter. The 8 Days Tanzania Safari and Gorilla Trekking Tour takes you to witness two of Africa’s Safari spectacles. This tour covers the majors wildlife parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. The Tour begins at Kigali International Airport-Rwanda from where you will cross over to Bwindi in Uganda and watch gorillas and thereafter take a flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport to do you safari in Tanzania. The best time to go for this tour is (All Year around)
Enjoy this 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour itinerary to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This short 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour explores volcanoes national park located in the Virunga volcanoes a habitat for mountain gorillas and it gives tourists staying in Kigali or Kabale or Musanze or Kisoro Towns a chance to visit Rwanda gorillas with in a short time. The main activity for this Rwanda Gorilla tour is gorilla tracking a once in a life time wildlife experience. Included on this perfect 2 days Gorilla Tour in Rwanda itinerary as well is a cultural tour.
The 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla trekking Safari is an affordable Gorillas and Golden Monkey tracking tour to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This popular 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari will explore the primates of Virunga including mountain gorillas, Golden Monkeys as well as an authentic cultural experience.
On this Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Serengeti Great Migration Safari In Tanzania and Rwanda, you will be able to Combine two of East Africa’s most iconic experiences including viewing the wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing and the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda. This package is a drive In-Fly out Itinerary that will help you maximize your time in the Kogatende Area North of Serengeti national Park. The 8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Great Migration Safari will be customized to your goals to uncover the marvels of East Africa’s untouched wilderness. This Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Great Migration multi-country Safari tour will give you an ultimate African Safari Holiday to remember!
Do you have any tour idea in mind different from the above? Contact Us and we will tailor make your tour exactly according to your desired experiences, number of days and budget !
Price Inclusions & Exclusions
The price quotations above include gorilla permits, fulltime English speaking driver / guide, ground transport in a comfortable 4WD vehicles, mid luxury Accommodation and meals, park entry fees, domestic flights where applicable, all tour activities as per the Itineraries and airport transfers.
The excluded costs are International airfares, personal expenses like tipping of staff, laundry and telephone bills among others.
How To Book These Packages with Engabi Tours and Travel
To Book these packages with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
All visitors to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda, Tanzania or Rwanda Embassy or Consulate.
LANGUAGE:
Luganda, English (Uganda), Kinyarwanda, French, English and Kiswahili(Rwanda) and Kiswahili and English (Tanzania)
VOLTAGE:
In Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.
CURRENCY:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
CLOTHING:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
BAGGAGE:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
WATER:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
HEALTH;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:
Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel
GRATUITIES:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
Uganda opens All National parks to tourists amid Covid-19 : Following consultations with various stakeholders and after putting in place standard operating procedures for the containment of the possible spread of COVID 19 in the protected areas, the government of Uganda through the Uganda wildlife Authority officially reopened up all National parks including Primates parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park,Mgahinga National Park ,Kibale forest National and savannah parks of Murchison falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National park and Rwenzori National park among others for tourism.
Therefore the UWA offices in Kampala are open to the public and all tourism activities in the protected areas shall be undertaken in a manner that ensures all guidelines by the Ministry of Healthy and the directives of the president are adhered to. These guidelines include but are not limited to the following:
Standard operating procedures to follow when visiting Uganda Safari parks amid Covid-19
All visitors are subjected to mandatory temperature checks or screening by the non-contact infra-red thermometers at all the park entrances.
All visitors must wash their hands or sanitize their hands at all UWA offices as well as at all the open protected areas.
All saloon vehicles will be prohibited to conduct game drive activities in the park.
Big groups of travellers amounting to over 25 people entering the park and doing the same activities shall not be allowed.
Activities such as destination weddings in the park shall not be allowed.
Tourists visiting the national park as also encouraged carrying their own sanitizers and facing masks to ensure extra caution.
The government directive of carrying half capacity of passengers in order to ensure that he social distancing is observed. This directive also applies to the boats in the park as well as the concessionaire delivery vehicles.
For more information regarding visiting and precautions to take to the protected areas, refer to the Uganda wildlife Authority websites. www.ugandawildlife.org
Tailored African Safari Tours For Couples | Private Tours for Two
Safari Africa with our tailored African Safari Tours for couples to Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya. Our recommended African Safari tours for couples have been designed with the aim of delivering genuine, adventurous and value-for-money safari experiences in the continent’s most iconic destinations and are fit for not only coupes but groups and solo travelers. Our African Safari tours for couples deliver classic big game viewing and Primates experiences combined with tropical island getaways in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania and we have arranged them in order from shortest to longest tour with their safari Prices ranging from $800 to $8190 and above per person based on trip duration, traveler’s number and accommodation style among other factors.
Suggested Destinations For African Safari Tours For Couples
Uganda
Uganda is considered the Primates Capital of the world and arguably the best place for tourists to trek with the last remaining Mountain Gorillas in the world right in their natural habitat. The Country is also home to the powerful Murchison falls, the Big Five animals and Mt. Rwenzori. Top Uganda Safari Activities are extremely engaging and adventurous and they include Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi forest National Park and Mgahinga National park, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, white water rafting Adventure at the source of the Nile, game drives in major National Parks of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National park and Kidepo National park. Other Uganda Safari activities and attractions include Mountain Rwenzori and Elgon Climbing, Cultural Experiences, Birding, Volunteering and staycations on Ssese Islands in Kalangala on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Rwanda
Rwanda is home to over 1000 mountain Gorillas left in the entire world and Rwanda is blessed to be among the few countries where some of the remaining gorillas can be found. The country boasts of 11 habituated gorilla families all of which are found in Volcanoes National Park. Top Rwanda Safari Activities and attractions include Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park , Birding, Big Five Animals viewing safari in Akagera National Park, Kigali City Tour to the Genocide memorial sites, Mountain Biking and Kayaking on lake Kivu among others.
Tanzania
Tanzania is one of the best world’s wildlife safari destination with enormous wilderness in its national parks that can easily be located in their respective circuits. The parks are identified based on three circuits that is the Northern circuit, southern circuit and the western circuit. In total Tanzania boasts of 17 national parks that occupy about a third of the total area within her geographical territories.
The most known and famous safari destination in Tanzania is Serengeti national park due to the annual Wildebeest great migration. A combined Tanzania safari to Serengeti national park and Ngorongoro conservation area specifically the Ngorongoro crater makes the perfect adventurous wildlife tour for a tourist as it comes with high chances of spotting the big five in their natural habitat. Lake Manyara is also attractive with a number of animals which such as elephants, flamingos, buffaloes, zebras and lions among others and finally Tarangire national park is a wonder not forget. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones and is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees in the continent) which fill the landscape and dwarf the animals next to them. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, of course, elephants. Though it’s off the main safari route, Tarangire is a surprise package which is often overshadowed by the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Tourists can go on a Tanzania safari/Visit Tanzania any time of the year as the destination is always attractive though the best time to go on a Tanzania safari or the best time to visit Tanzania depends on one’s interest. Between January and March which is the time for calving, Serengeti national park attracts predators such as lions, leopards among others in search of food hence this season becoming one of the best times to spot predators in the Serengeti national park.
Between June and July is the best time to witness the great wildebeest migration in large numbers in the Serengeti. However wildebeest migration can also be witnessed but not in large numbers in August till early November.
In January large numbers of migratory birds are arriving especially in Ngorongoro and Lake manyara and is the best time for birders to visit Tanzania as it increases chances of seeing variety of bird species. Tanzania Birding is also possible in November and May.
For Mountain climbers and hikes, the dry season of between and October is very favorable to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt.Meru.
All the above Tanzania safari activities can be done in the various national game parks in mostly Northern circuit parks of Serengeti, Lake manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro.
Top Tips To Planning Your First African Safari Tour as a Couple (Where to go, When to go and Cost)
Based on first hand experiences of the African Safari tour for couples in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, below is our advice and top tips to make sure that your first safari in East Africa is a Vacation of a lifetime.
Choose where to go on Safari in Africa
When planning an African Safari Tour as a Couple, the first question you should ask yourself is where should I go on safari?
To answer this question, we recommend that you Start with having a specific goal for your safari by coming up with what exactly you want to see or do on your African Safari Vacation. Maybe you’ve dreamt of seeing gorillas since you were a child, or witnessing great migration in Serengeti or Masai Mara or seeing all the Big 5 in the wild. When you know precisely the goal of your African Safari, it will be easy for you to determine your ideal African Safari destination and then contact your travel planner to design your travel plan. Ask us at Engabi Tour and Travel to guide on where is the best place to see the animals or attractions you most want to see?
Know When You Want to Go
At Engabi Tours and Travel, we recommend that you come up with precise dates of the year you intend to go on your African Safari tour and the number of days you want to stay on safari in Africa as you start planning your African Safari Itinerary. This is because knowing when to go largely influences your trip budget as accommodation prices differ in different Months especially in Tanzania, what you will see and experience on your trip and it also determines how soon in advance you can book your trip especially for seasonal events like the great migration.
Travelers should note that timing is everything for an African Safari as most of the continent’s bucket list safari experiences depend entirely on naturally occurring factors like seasonal rainfall. This means that having preferred travel dates will make a big difference to your itinerary. For example, you don’t want to be in the Serengeti when the millions of wildebeest are already mowing down fresh grass in the Masai Mara!
Have a Budget Estimate
After knowing when you want to go and your ideal destination, its now time for you to come up with a budget estimate or to determine how much money you want to spend on your tour. Your vacation budget will depend on the number of people you are traveling with, your preferred travel style in terms of accommodation(Budget, mid-luxury or luxury), Transport means(Private, Shared or public means) and the activities or attractions you want to see. for example a gorilla viewing permit in Uganda costs $800 Per person. At Engabi Tours and Travel, we advise our clients to disclose to us their budget idea at the earliest opportunity as this will hugely expedite the planning process and they will arrive at their ideal itinerary sooner. knowing what budget we can work with has a massive impact on the planning of the trip and knowing what is and is not feasible.
Book Your Safari Using a Local Safari Tour Operator
Always book your African Safari Vacation with local safari tour operators because they have enormous local knowledge about the activities and destinations compared to international companies. We recommend Engabi Tours and Travel for your African Safari Tour planning in the East African region. We are registered in Uganda with operational offices in Rwanda and Tanzania and we are licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board(UTB) and are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators(AUTO). CheckTripAdvisorto see what our previous clients say about us.
Ready to Go?
You’ve set your travel goal, enriched your African Safari Tour wish-list, worked out your budget range and preferred dates. It’s now time to get ready for the holiday of a lifetime…
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Recommended African Safari Tours For Couples to Uganda
The 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour from Kigali with updated prices is a short gorilla safari to the gorillas in Bwindi National Park that allows you to fly in and out of Kigali International Airport and enjoy Gorilla trekking in Uganda. The 3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking tour starting and ending from Kigali City involves a road drive of only 4-5 hours from Kigali to Ruhija/Rushaga sectors of Bwindi helping you to avoid the 10 road drive hours from Entebbe to Bwindi making this package the most convenient package to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without spending long hours of driving or paying extra monies for a flight from Entebbe.
The private 5 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife safari is a Primates and Wildlife viewing expedition to Queen Elizabeth national park and Bwindi impenetrable National Park. This Gorillas and Wildlife safari in Uganda itinerary maximizes your wildlife experience with Gorilla Viewing, Game drive, boat cruises and walks. It can be tailor made to start in Kigali as well. The highlight of this trip is gorilla tracking which is a once in a lifetime experience that you will combine with wildlife viewing and relaxation by the lake side.
This 8 Days Uganda safari tour is a gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking and wildlife viewing experience that features exploring the wildlife, beautiful landscapes and cultural attractions of Uganda in East Africa.
The 9 days Uganda Gorillas and beach safari is Uganda Safari tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National park and finally to Ssese islands on Lake victoria for relaxation and different optional recreational activities. This Gorillas and beach Safari begins and ends in Entebbe.
This 11 Day Uganda Wildlife Safari and adventure vacation explores the best of Uganda Safari attractions including Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking, white water rafting and game park Safari in the major National Parks. The 11 Day Uganda Wildlife Safari starts from Entebbe and ends in Kampala. By the end of the 11 day Uganda Wildlife Safari, you will have maximized the nature experience of destination Uganda.
On this 12 days Uganda Safari Holiday, you will explore Uganda’s major National parks including Bwindi impenetrable forest national park- home to half of world’s mountain gorillas, Mgahinga National Park, Queen Elizabeth national park, kibale forest national park, Murchison falls National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. These include amazing landscapes such as rainforests, Virunga volcanoes and kigezi highlands, rift valley, crater lakes, savannah, River Nile and some much more that you will enjoy nature photography.
Get up close with the great apes of Uganda and Rwanda on this 11 Days combined Rwanda Uganda Safari which involves Trekking Gorillas twice in both Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. The 11 Days combined Rwanda Uganda Safari also includes Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda and Wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This combined 8 Days Tanzania Safari and Gorilla Trekking tour in Uganda combines a big five Serengeti Safari with a Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park giving you an ultimate East African Safari Vacation encounter. The 8 Days Tanzania Safari and Gorilla Trekking Tour takes you to witness two of Africa’s Safari spectacles. This tour covers the majors wildlife parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. The Tour begins at Kigali International Airport-Rwanda from where you will cross over to Bwindi in Uganda and watch gorillas and thereafter take a flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport to do you safari in Tanzania. The best time to go for this tour is All Year around
Enjoy this 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour itinerary to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This short 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour explores volcanoes national park located in the Virunga volcanoes a habitat for mountain gorillas and it gives tourists staying in Kigali or Kabale or Musanze or Kisoro Towns a chance to visit Rwanda gorillas with in a short time. The main activity for this Rwanda Gorilla tour is gorilla tracking a once in a life time wildlife experience. Included on this perfect 2 days Gorilla Tour in Rwanda itinerary as well is a cultural tour.
The 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla trekking Safari is an affordable Gorillas and Golden Monkey tracking tour to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This popular 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari will explore the primates of Virunga including mountain gorillas, Golden Monkeys as well as an authentic cultural experience.
On this Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Serengeti Great Migration Safari In Tanzania and Rwanda, you will be able to Combine two of East Africa’s most iconic experiences including viewing the wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing and the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda. This package is a drive In-Fly out Itinerary that will help you maximize your time in the Kogatende Area North of Serengeti national Park. The 8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Great Migration Safari will be customized to your goals to uncover the marvels of East Africa’s untouched wilderness. This Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Great Migration multi-country Safari tour will give you an ultimate African Safari Holiday to remember!
Do you have any tour idea in mind different from the above? Contact Us and we will tailor make your tour exactly according to your desired experiences, number of days and budget !
Price Inclusions & Exclusions
The price quotations above will include gorilla permits, fulltime English speaking driver / guide, ground transport in a comfortable 4WD vehicles, mid luxury Accommodation and meals, park entry fees, domestic flights where applicable, all tour activities as per the Itineraries and airport transfers.
The excluded costs will be International airfares, personal expenses like tipping of staff, laundry and telephone bills among others.
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12 Best Uganda Safari Packages, Trips and Vacations
Our 12 Best Uganda safari Packages, Trips and Vacations offer experiences like gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey tracking, White water rafting, Rhino tracking, Cultural tours and game park game drives. The top Uganda safari packages and itineraries have been arranged in order from shortest to longest trip. Prices are determined by trip duration, traveler’s number and travel style among other factors.
Our best Uganda Safari Packages are a perfect fit for travelers looking for a holiday to see primates and wildlife in Africa. These game park and Primates holidays itineraries range from gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, Primate adventure trips, Primate vacation tours, wildlife viewing, Rwenzori mountain climbing and cultural experiences among other others. We can’t forget that while on a Uganda vacation you are guaranteed of seeing the “Big Five” mammals in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda starting from Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale to Bwindi National Park. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda to Bwindi is the most cheapest way to see gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park and it’s most suitable for time constrained travelers. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can start in Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale Town from as early as 04:00 am(Rwanda local time if you are in Kigali) or 6:00 am (Uganda Local time if you are in Kabale or Kisoro towns) in the morning.
You will be picked up by your guide at your predetermined place of stay, be it your lodge/ hotel or Kigali airport or Kabale Town or Kisoro Town to start your one day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. From Kigali, you will embark on on a 4 hours drive across the Rwandan border to southwestern Uganda or a 1Hours and 45 Minutes from Kabale.
The 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is a memorable but brief Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda starting from Kigali or Kabale/Kisoro to Bwindi impenetrable National Park. The 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is a private Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda excursion perfect for primates lovers with limited time in Africa and staying in Kigali-Rwanda /Kabale/Kisoro. The short 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour brings you face to face with the Mountain Gorillas and provides you with best chances of trekking gorillas at an affordable cost
The 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda takes you to Bwindi National Park a park hosting half of the remaining population of Mountain gorillas. The 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari starts and ends in Entebbe/Kampala and we have a better offer for it. This 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi takes you on a Gorillas encounter to southwest of Uganda on an approximately 9-10 hours drive from Kampala/Entebbe. It is a once- in a life time opportunity to trek mountain gorillas and see beautiful landscapes and wildlife of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Alternatively you can avoid the long drive hours by taking a small flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro Airstrip and back or by starting and ending your tour from Kigali-Rwanda.
The 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari tour is an adventurous Wildlife Safari package to Uganda’s largest National Park that involves visiting the Top of the falls, a game drive, a launch cruise to the bottom of the falls and Rhino Tracking. The 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari can be tailor-made for both Budget and Luxury travelers and it gives you a memorable time in the African wild coupled with great sights of the powerful Murchison falls that powers water from a 45m wall through an 8m wide gorge hence giving it a thunderous roar of the waters as it proceeds onto on the Victoria Nile.
3 Days Flying Safari to Kidepo National Park is a Uganda flying safari that explores the Big Five safari animals in the Kidepo Valley National Park in the remote Karamoja. the 3 Days Flying Safari to Kidepo National Park is ideal for visitors with limited time but who want to experience the true African wilderness in Africa.
It starts from Entebbe airport and you fly into the Kidepo valley national park and back again to Entebbe or Kajjansi airfield in Kampala city. Kidepo valley national park is located in the Karamoja region north eastern Uganda along the border with Sudan and Kenya and it’s about 571 km from Kampala which would take 13 hours to arrive there by vehicle. Being a semi-desert area, the Narus River comprising of delta provide a home to wildlife such as elephants, lion, leopards, and over 400 species of birds including ostrich. There are mammals that are not found in other parts of Uganda including Aard wolf, African hunting dog, and ostrich.
The 3 days Queen Elizabeth Park safari is a memorable wildlife viewing Safari holiday Package that involves game drives and a boat cruise on kazinga channel. This 3 days Queen Elizabeth Park Safari holiday package takes you to the park that lies in rift valley floor in the shadow of Rwenzori mountains and the park is home to a diversity of habitats including savannah, tropical forests, gorges, wetlands, lakes, and channels.
Queen Elizabeth national park is designated an important birding area with over 600 species of birds. This 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari is a prospect for viewing wildlife including lion, leopard, elephant, and buffaloes Uganda, kob, topi, and giraffe, during the game drives. On the boat cruise on kazinga channel, you can spot hippos and Nile crocodiles.
This 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience tour is a Bwindi Four Hours Gorilla Trek Safari to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park that takes you walking with one of the great apes of Uganda the Mountain Gorillas . The 3 Days Habituation Experience in Bwindi starts in Entebbe in Uganda though one may choose to start it from Kigali Rwanda to reduce on the hours of Road drive.
The Cost of the 3 Days Gorilla Tour is inclusive of Full Board Accommodation, the Gorilla Habituation Permit @ USD1500, Transport in a land cruiser, English Speaking driver and Taxes
This tour allows tourists to take part in the process of making the Gorillas get used to human presence. The gorilla habituation experience differs from the standard gorilla trekking because tourists are allowed to have 4 hours of interacting with the Gorillas compared with the 1 Hour they have for standard gorilla trekking.
Enjoy this 4 Days Uganda Double Gorilla Trekking Safari package which comes with 2 gorilla trekking encounters in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This Uganda double gorilla trekking safari adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park allows tourists to trek two different habituated gorilla families in two different locations. The 4 Days Uganda double gorilla trekking Safari tour in Bwindi can be in done in Nkuringo and Rushaga Sector or in Buhoma and Ruhija sector based on the travelers preferences and availability of accommodation. The top highlight is gorilla trekking for two times and then spending a night at a lodge on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi.
The 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Safari can start in Kampala or Kigali and you will travel by road to the Gorillas or you may decide to take a flight to Kisoro Airstrip. If your trip starts in Uganda be prepared for a quite lot of time of up to 8-10 hours traveling from Kampala to southwestern Uganda with stops at the Equator for Photography and Igongo Cultural Centre for Lunch.
The private 5 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife safari is a Primates and Wildlife viewing expedition to Queen Elizabeth national park and Bwindi impenetrable National Park. This Gorillas and Wildlife safari in Uganda itinerary maximizes your wildlife experience with Gorilla Viewing, Game drive, boat cruises and walks. It can be tailor made to start in Kigali as well. The highlight of this trip is gorilla tracking which is a once in a lifetime experience that you will combine with wildlife viewing and relaxation by the lake side.
Primates and Wildlife Safari tours give tourists an opportunity to see the best of Uganda Safari inclusive of Gorillas, Chimpanzees and the Big Five animals and this 6 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari holiday is a fully guided gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking and wildlife safari into western Uganda’s parks of Bwindi, Kibale and Queen Elizabeth national park. On this 6 days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari Holiday, your will be together with your guide/driver sharing with you much about the wildlife and culture of the people of Uganda.
This tour can start in Kampala to western Uganda or from Kigali Rwanda. When you start in Uganda, you will have a chance to cross the equator that divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres. You will also visit local villages and the bigodi wetland sanctuary a community eco tourism project helping locals.
This 7 day Uganda Safari is a Gorillas & Chimpanzee trekking holiday in Africa that also takes you wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth national park. The 7 Day Uganda Safari Holiday covers Uganda’s major National parks of Kibale National Park, Bwindi national park and Queen Elizabeth National park. The 7 day Primates trekking safari in Uganda starts from Kampala and ends in Entebbe and explores Africa’s and Uganda’s Safari highlights in one week.
This 8 Days Uganda safari tour is a gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking and wildlife viewing experience that features exploring the wildlife, beautiful landscapes and cultural attractions of Uganda in East Africa. You will conclude your 8 days Uganda safari holiday from a lodge on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most beautiful lake. Experience Uganda’s diverse parks including Murchison Falls National Park, kibale forest national park, Queen Elizabeth national park and Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, all home to wildlife such as gorillas, Rhinos, chimps, elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds. On this 8 days Uganda primates safari, you will have the best highlights Uganda has to offer which include gorilla tracking, Rhino tracking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary, chimpanzee tracking, game drive safari, River Nile, boat cruises. Included as well are village and nature walks an opportunity to learn the culture of Uganda. Start this 8 days Uganda primates safari trip in Kampala and end in Entebbe. Alternatively you might start this tour in Entebbe and end it in Kigali -Rwanda
The 9 days Uganda Gorillas and beach safari is Uganda Safari tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National park and finally to Ssese islands on Lake Victoria for relaxation and different optional recreational activities. This Gorillas and beach Safari begins and ends in Entebbe.
This Uganda Safari Tour is an 11 Days Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Wildlife holiday itinerary that takes you to western Uganda’s parks including Kibale forest-the primate capital of the world and Bigodi wetland sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Lake Mburo National Park and the UNESCO natural world heritage site of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. This 11 Days Uganda Safari Tour starts in Kampala and ends in Entebbe.
This 12 days Uganda safari Tour is a gorillas, Chimpanzees and game parks adventure holiday that takes visitors from the country’s capital Kampala all the way to southwestern Uganda. The 12 days Uganda safari Tour includes short and long drive journeys as you move through villages from one park to another allowing you to see the rural parts of Uganda with unique cultural experiences. The wildlife that you will encounter in different parks is simply wonderful.
On this 12 days Uganda Safari Holiday, you will explore Uganda’s major National parks including Bwindi impenetrable forest national park- home to half of world’s mountain gorillas, Mgahinga Gorilla Park, Queen Elizabeth national park, kibale forest national park, Murchison falls National Park. These include amazing landscapes such as rainforests, Virunga volcanoes and kigezi highlands, rift valley, crater lakes, savannah, River Nile and some much more that you will enjoy nature photography.
Wildlife encounters such as coming face to face with the mountain gorillas involves hiking through Bwindi rainforest and can be tiresome to those who older or not fit enough. However, you will have time relax to relax with stay at lodges on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, boat rides, swimming to make out the most of your safari.
Combined Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania Safari Packages:
This combined 8 Days Tanzania Safari and Gorilla Trekking tour in Uganda combines a big five Serengeti Safari with a Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park giving you an ultimate East African Safari Vacation encounter. The 8 Days Tanzania Safari and Gorilla Trekking Tour takes you to witness two of Africa’s Safari spectacles. This tour covers the majors wildlife parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. The Tour begins at Kigali International Airport-Rwanda from where you will cross over to Bwindi in Uganda and watch gorillas and thereafter take a flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport to do you safari in Tanzania. The best time to go for this tour is (All Year around) if your interest in Serengeti is the Big Five animals and (during the Months of May and June) if your interest in Serengeti Grumeti River Crossing Great Migration.
Please Note that to be able to view the Mara River Crossing Great Migration Serengeti in the Months of Late July, August, September and early October, you will need to adjust this tour to a drive in Fly out package on the Tanzania part or add more two days to your trip.
Get up close with the great apes of Uganda and Rwanda on this 11 Days combined Rwanda Uganda Safari which involves Trekking Gorillas twice in both Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. The 11 Days combined Rwanda Uganda Safari also includes Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda and Wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This 12 Days Tanzania and Uganda Safari combined is a Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari Holiday that brings you the best of Tanzania and Uganda Safari experiences including witnessing the Big 5 animals in Serengeti and Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi. The combined 12 days Tanzania and Uganda Safari itinerary will have you visiting Murchison falls national park for boat cruise and wildlife viewing, Bwindi Impenetrable national park for gorilla trekking, Wildlife viewing in Tanzania (Ngorongoro, Central Serengeti and Tarangire national parks) and finally the visit to the Maasai community.
This 2 Weeks African Safari Tour is a multi country African safari Holiday that combines wildlife and cultural experiences in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania giving you the best of East African Safari experience. The 2 Weeks African Safari Tour in Uganda Rwanda and Tanzania will take you to visit the Rwanda genocide museums, Caplaki crafts market, experiencing culture at the Ibiwachu cultural village, canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi, Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale national park, Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire national parks and finally a visit to the Maasai village. The Tour starts from Uganda through Rwanda and ends in Tanzania.
The 16 Days Uganda Rwanda Congo Safari offers the best safari experience in East and Central Africa starting in Rwanda through Congo and ending in Uganda. The 16 Days Uganda Rwanda Congo Safari includes a double double gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda , Nyiragongo lava lake Hiking/Climbing, Golden monkey tracking, Chimpanzee tracking , Iby’Wachu Cultural Village visit, Kigali City tour and Uganda Wildlife viewing safari in Murchison falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks among other destinations.
This 16 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari Vacation is a Primate, Safari and Beach holiday that involves Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi, Wildlife and Zanzibar Beach holiday and is fit for families and honeymooners. The Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari tour takes you to East Africa’s famous National Parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park Combined with a Zanzibar Beach Stay. This Tour combines the rarest wildlife, culture and primates encounters in East Africa specifically the Kigali City Tour, the breathtaking Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda, Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale, Big 5 animals viewing in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire with a Zanzibar Beach Stay and a relaxation moment at Lake Bunyonyi the second deepest lake in Africa.
The 20 days Gorilla Trek and Kilimanjaro Hike Tour is a Uganda Tanzania Safari that involves a game park safari in Ngorongoro game reserve, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks, Machame Route Kilimanjaro Mountain Climbing, Uganda Gorilla trekking and Chimpanzees trekking coupled with a breathtaking stay on the shores of Lake Victoria-Ssese islands in Uganda. The 20 days Gorilla Trek and Kilimanjaro Hike Tour includes all major highlights for an African safari which include Gorillas trekking and Chimpanzee trekking, adventure in Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Victoria, Kilimanjaro Mountain climbing and wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire national parks.
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African Safari Tour Operator | Reliable African Safari Company
Book you African Safari Vacation to East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania ) with Engabi Tours and Travel one of the best African Safari Tour Operator and a reliable African Safari Company. We organize tailored and customized African safari tour packages that include Gorilla trekking tours, Chimpanzee tracking tours, Serengeti Migration tours, Mountain climbing tours and Wildlife viewing tours with extensions to Zanzibar and Ssese Islands.
Since 2016 we have been organizing hustle free and memorable safaris in East Africa with our head offices in Kampala-Uganda and sales offices in Arusha-Tanzania and Kigali-Rwanda. Our credibility lies in the hands of the past travelers who have always left reviews on TripAdvisorforum and below are some of the few testimonials:
We booked a one week trip with through Rwanda and Uganda for chimpanzees and gorilla tracking
Our guide was Daniel. He knew a lot about all the animals, the countries and their culture. Plus he has a lot of very good stories. We had a lot of fun with him. He was the Best guide we ever had.
Chimpanzee and gorilla tracking was a once in a live time experience. We can totally recommend it.
The tour itself was of high quality for a reasonable price. Chris (the Boss of engabi) selected a good route so we never had a long drive. Lake Buryoni was a hidden gem. But also the cultural project was good to see. All accommodation were nice with good food. Especially the one at the lake.
The booking was very uncomplicated, Chris was very flexible for changes.
The only little negativ thing were a little confusions with times and dates. So I would recommend to write down all dates and times in the initial travel plan so that both sides can double check, if everything is correct.
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Date of experience: November 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
We had a great experience with Engabi tours and travel. Christopher was great at communicating and answering any questions we had prior to booking the trip. We met with him the night before our tour and he talked us through the plan and introduced us to our driver. He is a really nice guy and we would definitely recommend the company.
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Date of experience: July 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Why Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd is one of the best African Safari Tour Operators
We have been one of the leading genuine tour operators and safari companies in Uganda over the last 8 years and we are still growing with you. We pride ourselves in giving personal and swift service and ensuring the client is served as promised and agreed.
We ensure high level customer service through internal training of our staff on client handling and management and assigning our clients drivers and guides who speak fluently non local languages like English, German, Dutch, French and local languages like Swahili, Luganda and Kinyarwanda among other local major languages. Our commitment to customer service can be seen in the testimonials of our previous clients.
Engabi Tours and Travel values its staff and on as a result we make sure all our staff have medical insurance and are paid well as the different levels of employment and qualifications.
We value responsible travel to ensure environmental conservation and development of the local communities. This is done through employment of local guides and drivers especially women, use of local hotels and we as a company policy we always provide great value to the places visited by our clients and annually we give part of our proceeds to support livelihoods or donate to local charity. We also organize volunteering and Charity activities for clients on request
Engabi Tours and Travel extends special discounts to group travelers depending on the size of the group. Additionally we offer discounts to clients that reserve their trips in advance and have a flexible cancellation policy.
Engabi tours and Travel is a legally registered tour and company in Uganda with operating licenses of Rwanda and Tanzania and when it comes to payments we always require clients to pay through credit cards online or electronic funds transfer.
Finally we ensure a high level of organization of your itinerary, book quality hotels, arrange stress free safari routes and ensure quality meals and experience on your Uganda safari, Tanzania safari or Rwanda safari.
Affordable Honeymoon Destinations in East Africa : The most affordable honeymoon destinations in East Africa include the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park and Kibale forest National park in Uganda, Jinja in Uganda, Volcanoes National park and Iby’wachu Cultural village in Rwanda, Massai Mara National park in Kenya, Zanzibar Beach and Ssese Islands-Kalangala.
The East African Honeymoon destinations have it all from Wildlife viewing in the untamed landscapes of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison falls National park, gorilla trekkingin the impenetrable forests of Uganda or Rwanda to the orange sunsets and isolated beaches of Zanzibar, Ssese Islands and Mombasa. All these leave you with memorable experiences full of serenity and adventure that will last forever.
Now that you have finally said I do to the special person you are to spend your entire life with and you are now thinking of the best way to celebrate the love and make memories together! Why not go on a safari and beach honeymoon holiday in the East African countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya or Tanzania which will definitely bring the best when it comes to once in a lifetime trips.
Below are the unique honeymoon destinations in East Africa and ideas that we think should be top of your list:
Honeymoon Destinations in East Africa
Affordable East African honeymoon Ideas
You can go on a romantic Beach Escape to either the exotic spice islands of Zanzibar or to the historic costal beach town of Mombasa. From Diani and Watamu to the islands of Pemba and Mafia, you will take part in activities like deep sea fishing, sky diving, humpback whale watching or snorkeling all which bring out all the components of a memorable honeymoon in East Africa. You may also visit SSese islands on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda.
There is arguably no better place to experience the ultimate safari experience and the romance of adventure than in the jungles of East Africa. This is where the world’s famous game parks such as Masai Mara in Kenya and Serengeti in Tanzania offer honeymooners the chance to witness the great wildebeest migration and the Big Five mammals viewing in their natural habitat. To spice up the traditional safari, you can choose from add-on activities such as cultural tours, hot air balloon safari and bush breakfast or dinner among others.
East African countries of Uganda and Rwanda are famously the best primates trekking destination in Africa and home to the remaining population of the endangered Mountain Gorillas,Uganda and Rwanda are usually visited by various people for the unforgettable experience with the gentle giants and we think honeymooners can add to their memorable experiences by trekking the gorillas or choosing a combined gorilla trekking safari in Uganda or Rwanda with an add on of a Tanzania safari and extension to Zanzibar beach.
Affordable safari honeymoon packages in East Africa
Our guide to Murchison Falls National Park Safari provides you with information about the park location, Murchison Falls National Park Safari cost, animals, lodges, activities, packages and the best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison Falls National Park is located in the Northern Part of Uganda on the Northernmost reaches of the Albertine Rift Valley with its terrain bisected by the Victoria Nile. A Murchison Falls National Park Safari brings you lots of memorable activities with diverse animal species and various accommodation Options to host you.
The powerful Murchison falls can be viewed for photography by making your way to the top where you can actually see where the water makes its way through the gorge often called the “devil’s cauldron or by going on a boat safari which will take you as close to the falls as possible from below. We recommend that you view the falls from both perspectives since each one offers an entirely unique experience. The most booked safari tour itinerary to Murchison falls National park is a 3 Days Murchison falls national park safari tour though you can also choose anywhere between 1 – 12 day safaris to see all that Uganda has to offer including gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee trekking among other experiences by the rest of Uganda’s leading national parks.
Launch Cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
How to Reach Murchison falls National Park
The easiest way to reach the Park is to fly into Entebbe International Airport which is near Uganda’s capital city of Kampala and depending on your arrival time, you can either spend a night in Kampala or head out for a 5-6 hours’ drive to Murchison Falls that same day. The other option is to spend a night in Luwero town which is closer to the park and gives a chance to easily track the Rihnos in Ziwa Rhino sanctuary without rushing the next morning.
Contact us to arrange the transport, accommodation, meals and activities before you start your safari. This is because you need a good air conditioned 4×4 vehicle since the roads are dusty during the dry season and muddy during the rainy season.
Murchison Falls National Park Safari Activities and Attractions/ Animals
The main attraction in the national park is most definitely the waterfalls but there is plenty for you to see including over 70 African mammal species and 4 out of the famous “Big Five” including lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes. Murchison falls National park is also a great place to partake in bird watching and here you will find nearly 450 bird species found throughout the park. In the nearby Budongo forest you can involve yourself in a Chimpanzee tracking experience.
Murchison Falls National Safari Cost
Murchison Falls National Park entrance fee is 40$ for the foreigners, 30$ for foreign residents of Uganda, and 20,000Ugx for the east African community citizens per person. The park entrance fee is valid for 24 hours starting from your time of entry into the park.
A 3 days Murchison Falls National Park Uganda safari tour will cost averagely 1100$ (budget), 1220$ (Mid-range) and 1800$ (Luxury) for a single traveler.
Best Time to Visit or When go to Murchison Falls National Park
The best time to visit or go to Murchison Falls National Park for game or animal viewing is during the Months of December to February when the weather is mild and the crowds are fewer and the peak season of June to September when the weather is dry and the grass is short. However it’s around this time when the park is crowded with tourists and vehicles.
For those interested in birding experience, the low seasons of March to May and October to November are the best time to visit Murchison falls National Park because during this time the birds in the park are very active. This rainy season is the time the breeding season takes place and the migratory birds are escaping harsh winters in Europe.
Murchison Falls National Park safari Packing list tips and guide
A Murchison falls National Park safari tour cannot be as comfortable and memorable as it would be if you pack the wrong safari gear but again we understand that it’s stressing and time consuming to come up with right safari gear. We have suggested a safari packing list with the general and important stuff you might need on safari to guide you while packing for your Uganda safari to Murchison falls National.
Essential Murchison falls National Park Uganda safari packing list items
Valid Passport (we recommend the photocopies along).
Airline ticket
Immunization card for yellow fever (We recommend you take the shots at least 3 weeks before travel time).
Visa which can be got online (ensure to use Uganda government official websites) or on arrival at the port of entry or Airport. East Africa nationals generally don’t need a VISA to enter Uganda.
Travel and health Insurance.
Photocopies of all important documentation.
Passport size photos of you.
Cash and Credit/ATM card.
Wallet or Money belt.
Backpack to keep your valuables like camera and other electronics safe
Ziploc bags to protect camera, binoculars and other such things from dust
Sleeping bag for adventure camping
Small diary and pen
Clothing (non coloured clothing for game drives) for a Murchison falls National park Uganda safari
Hiking Pants (Lightweight and made from synthetic material)
Loose Pants
Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirt to avoid mosquito bites and direct sun
Lightweight Shirts short sleeved t-shirts
Sweaters or sweat shirts
Comfortable Shorts to keep you cool in the African heat.
Socks
Underwear
Hankies
Casual trousers
Lightweight rain jacket
Fleece jacket
Walking shoes
Lightweight shoes
Swimsuit
At least one nice outfit to go to bars, restaurant or even events.
Sarong to cover you up at the beach or help you dry off after a shower
Sports Bras
Warm sleeping outfit for camping safaris
Wide-brimmed hat
Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun
Accessories
Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, handy wipes, etc.
Small towel
Sun screen and lip protection (SPF 30)
Medical and First Aid Africa safari packing list
Medication for Malaria especially preventative medicines like Malarone and Doxycycline.
Diarrhea Medicine
Aspirin or Ibuprofen
Antiseptic cream
Calamine Lotion
Mosquito repellent:
Hand Sanitizer
Insect Repellent
Electrolyte Tablets to avoid dehydration
Dental Floss
Contact solution
Bandages
Throat lozenges
Eye drops
Electronics Murchison falls National park Uganda safari packing list checklist
Camera with Telephoto Lens
Binoculars
Video camera
Video tapes (if applicable)
Battery packs
Tri-pod
Drone though most African countries deny entry with drones
Smartphone to help you get around
Travel Adaptor
Laptop though not necessary most of the time
Other Safari packing list accessories
Pocket knife
Snacks
Sweets
Nuts
Books for reading
Where to stay on a Uganda safari in Murchison falls National Park
The park has a variety of safari lodge ranging from Budget to luxury that you can choose from with the cost ranging from $40 -$500 per person per night. The accommodation styles range from campsites, lodges, hotels and guesthouse with eco-friendly facilities.
Budget friendly accommodation options include Kaniyo Pabidi Camp and Red Chilli Rest Camp,mid-range and luxury options include Nile safari camp, Paraa safari lodges ,Pakuba and Sambiya river among others.
Amazing Murchison Falls National Park safari Packages
Engabi Tours and Travel one of the best Murchison Falls National Park Tour operators and Safari companies offers a number of Murchison Falls national Park Safaris and Tours that include:
CONTACT US for information, inspiration or price quotation for Murchison falls safari and other destinations in Uganda and combined safaris to Rwanda, Tanzania and DR Congo.
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