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  • Natural Wonders of Africa: We strive to make your experience in Africa memorable as we carefully and strategically add leisure and relaxation to an already exciting package of activities around Africa. The breathtaking views also add to the enhancements of the adventure we offer to this experience of a lifetime.
  • Incentives: To boost your successful Safari experience, we have included the provision of capable, trusted, caring, experienced and courteous guides to mobilize your adventures. Our team is disposed to your care during this exploration. Their knowledge of domestic and international tourism has resulted in several re-visits at higher than expected rates.
  • Safety: Our primary objective is to keep our safari guests as close to the animals as possible while simultaneously exposing you to safe interactions with the wide varieties of our land animals. Observing these animals interacting in close proximity of our adventurers is simply breathtaking!
  • Personal Approach to Each Client: We understand that there is no unique way to make a perfect journey that everyone will like because each person has his special needs and desires. We always listen to you first and then suggest the travel solution that is the best for you.
  • Giving Back to our Communities: Through your visit to our great land, a 5% donation from all proceeds go to surrounding communities in our efforts to foster progress with local organizations.
  • Teamwork: We partner with each guest to map out key points of interest for their explorations, broadening the scope of their unique experience for this adventure of a lifetime. With each agenda, we enhance your experience and provide services that are unmatched and unique to your standard of living.
  • Plan Your Trip: We tailor make safari package that suits your budget and we give for individual, family, and group the adventure of a lifetime by sharing the natural wonders Africa has to offer. We help you design your own individualized holiday. Explore at your own pace, choose your own style of accommodation, and include your own choice of sightseeing

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Incredible 18 Day Luxury Safari Adventure In Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

Our incredible 18 day luxury safari adventure takes you to the most iconic destinations in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, promising an adventure of a lifetime. Imagine embarking on an unforgettable journey through the heart of East Africa, where breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and immersive cultural experiences await.

This curated journey offers a unique opportunity to participate in gorilla and/or chimpanzee trekking excursions, as well as spot an impressive array of wildlife, including leopards, rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and impalas.

Additionally, this safari tour provides a chance to observe a diverse range of bird species, making it an ideal experience for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts alike. As one of the most exceptional East African safari tours available, this 18-day luxury safari expedition promises an unforgettable adventure of discovery and exploration.

Luxury Safari Highlights:

Each destination on this itinerary boasts unique attractions, ranging from vast, untamed plains to breathtaking vistas and encounters with Africa’s iconic Big Five.

Discovering Uganda’s Hidden Gems: A Journey of Unparalleled Natural Beauty:

Located in the heart of East Africa, Uganda is a treasure trove of unspoiled natural beauty, boasting an incredible array of landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage sites. Our expertly curated journey invites you to explore Uganda’s hidden gems, uncovering the country’s most breathtaking attractions and immersive experiences.

Murchison Falls National Park: Uganda’s largest protected area, home to 73 animal species, 451 bird species, and the world’s most powerful waterfalls.
Kibale National Park: Largest concentration of chimpanzees (1,500).
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Largest biotic area in Africa, 95 mammal species, 600 bird species.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Home to half of the world’s Mountain Gorillas (less than 1,200).
Lake Bunyonyi: Uganda’s stunning “Switzerland of Africa”!

Exploring Kenya’s Wildlife Hotspots: A Journey Through the Heart of Africa

Kenya is renowned for its incredible wealth of wildlife, boasting an unparalleled array of iconic species, diverse ecosystems, and protected areas. Our expertly curated journey invites you to explore Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife hotspots, showcasing the country’s most breathtaking natural attractions and immersive experiences.

Lake Naivasha National Park: Gateway to diverse wildlife, boat excursions.
Hell’s Gate National Park: Kenya’s unique and breathtaking destination.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Famous for flamingos, 400 bird species, endangered species.
Maasai Mara National Park: Finest wildlife sanctuary, 450 animal species.

Tanzania’s Iconic Destinations: A Journey of Biodiversity and Natural Wonder:

Imagine a land of untamed beauty, where the savannas stretch as far as the eye can see, and the mountains touch the sky. A land where the wild things are, and the beauty of nature is on full display. Welcome to Tanzania, a country that is home to some of the most iconic destinations in Africa.

Lake Manyara National Park: Known for its unusual tree-climbing lions
Serengeti National Park: Home to the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard).
Ngorongoro Crater: Wildlife-rich crater, stunning vistas.

 

Join us on this spectacular African adventure, crafted to provide an unparalleled experience amidst the continent’s most remarkable natural wonders.

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Itinerary: Day By Day

After breakfast, you will set off very early in the morning for a morning game drive. You will be able to see various animals like lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, elephants among others.

Other activities in this game drive include bird watching and sightseeing across the open savannah, dotted woodland, and riverine vegetation along the Nile and Albert deltas.

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After the morning game drive, you will go to the lodge to relax and have lunch.

After lunch, you will embark (between 2pm and 4pm) on a three-hour boat cruise on the Nile. This boat cruise offers an amazing view of the falls from the bottom. Hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the shores of the river.

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In the evening, you will head out for an evening game drive

Meals and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge / Chobe Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge

 

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National park, driving Southwest through the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. You will  have lunch on your way.

On arrival in Kibale National Park, you will be driven to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community walk and cultural interaction. It is a fascinating area, located in Magombe swamp.

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This area is recognized for an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates species like the red colobus monkeys, baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkey grey cheeked, mangabey, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys and the L’Hoest monkeys. Additional mammals such as sitatungas, mongooses, bush pigs, otters plus bush bucks.

Meals and overnight at Primate Lodge / Kyambura Gorge Lodge / Crater Safari Lodge Kibale

 

After breakfast, you will head out with your guide and a packed lunch to the park head offices for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking. You will start early and take about two to six hours, depending on the location of the chimps.

After trekking, you will go back to your lodge and spend the entire evening relaxing.

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The opportunity to see chimpanzees in the wild is one of the most memorable of all safari activities. Getting close to these creatures that share so much of our DNA is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the excitement of walking through the forest and knowing that they are close will stay with you forever.

Meals and overnight at Primate Lodge / Kyambura Gorge Lodge / Crater Safari Lodge Kibale

After breakfast, you will visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves and the three surrounding explosion Crater Lakes. This makes it one of the most interesting day adventures and it can be done while staying in Fort portal.

After visiting Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves, you will be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is a huge park where wildlife and people coexist in harmony. You will have lunch on your way.

On arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.

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Some of the best wildlife viewings are done on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, passing squacco herons, pied kingfishers, large numbers of buffalo and hippo, basking crocodiles and very many different bird species and large mammals. This is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Over 300 hippos are found in the lake.

After the boat cruise, you will go for an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park aiming to catch the lions hunting in the evening. Lions usually hunt when the temperatures are cooler.  We also expect to see the Uganda kob, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, leopards and waterbucks.

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Meals and overnight at Elephant Plains Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge / Kyambura Gorge Lodge

After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Ishasha Sector for the tree-climbing lions on the Kasenyi Plains. Ishasha is located in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth.

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Have a game drive in Ishasha, famous for its tree climbing lions. The Ishasha Sector is notably recognized for its resident tree-climbing lions which are an exceptional attraction.

After the game drive in Ishasha it is time to move to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the famous mountain gorillas. You will have lunch en route.

On arrival, you will check in at your lodge, then later in the evening,  you will head out for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa. This is an indigenous group of people that have lived in the forest for over 500,000 years. You will enjoy traditional dances and drama from them.

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Meals and overnight at Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Safari Lodge

After breakfast, you will head out with your guide and a packed lunch to the park head offices for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking.

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Afterwards, you will head out for gorilla trekking through the misty rain forest. Trekking lasts two to six hours, depending on the location of the gentle giants. Make sure you carry enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, and rain jackets.

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Spending time in the presence of mountain gorillas is a real privilege, so we are sure you will enjoy trekking deep into the forest to find them. This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while on safari.

At the end of this long and exciting adventure, you will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi, which is a twisting water body, dotted with 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water.

On arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you will check in at your lodge and relax for the rest of your day.

Meals and overnight at Arcadia Lodge / Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort 

After having a delightful breakfast, you will be driven to Kampala. Along the way, you will have a stopover at the Equator in Masaka. You will be able to see where this imaginary line divides our planet into two equal hemispheres. Lunch, snacks, souvenirs and photographs may be taken here.

After lunch, you will be driven to Entebbe International Airport for your connecting flight to Kenya.

Upon arrival in Kenya, you will be welcomed and picked by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and be transferred to your hotel in Nairobi.

Meals and overnight at JW Mariott Hotel Nairobi / Nairobi Serena Hotel  / Four Points By Sheraton

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Naivasha National Park. This Lake is arguably one of the main attractions in Kenya. For one, it‘s a gateway to a variety of wildlife.

On arrival in Lake Naivasha, you will check in at your lodge, then get out for an evening boat ride. Taking a boat excursion  will give you spectacular views of flamingoes, hippos and fish eagles.

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Distance from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha is about 1 hour and 45 minutes’ drive.

Meals and overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club / Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Enashipai Resort & Spa

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Hell’s Gate National Park for bike riding which will take about 2 hours.

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After the bike riding safari, you will be driven to Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival, you will check in at your l0dge and later, you will go for an evening game drive.

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Distance from Hell’s Gate National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park is about 2 hours and 15 minutes’ drive.

Lake Nakuru National Park's claim to fame is anchored on its numerous flamingos and over 400 different bird species. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley.

The sight of the millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink.

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Meals and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge / Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

After breakfast, you will head out for an early morning game drive.  After the morning game drive, you will go back to your lodge for lunch and after, you embark on an evening game drive.

Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s renowned soda lakes and it is world-famous for attracting millions of flamingos to its alkaline shores.

Feeding on the abundant algae that grows in the warm and shallow waters, witnessing these legions of fuchsia-pink flamingos is a sight to behold.

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Lake Nakuru National Park has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

Meals and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge / Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Maasai Mara National Reserve. You will pass through the floor of the rift valley arriving in time for lunch at your lodge and afternoon relaxation.

Distance From Lake Nakuru National Park To Maasai Mara is 4 hours and 35 minutes’ drive.

After lunch, you will go for a game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo and a visit to the crocodiles infested Mara River.

Later, you will visit the local Maasai village for a cultural tour. Learn about the Maasai community and interact with the local Maasai people. An overnight at the Maasai village can be organized upon request.

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe over 450 species of animals has been recorded here.

 

Meals and overnight at Keekorok Lodge / Sarova Mara Game Camp / Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

After breakfast, you will spend the whole day in the park  in search of its well-known predators and their opponents like zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos and other animal species.

It is the Maasai Mara National Reserve that perhaps has the most spectacular event of the natural world . This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

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Optional activity: A balloon safari at USD 485 per person can be organized early in the morning on this day, then proceed with the normal program.

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Meals and overnight at Keekorok Lodge / Sarova Mara Game Camp / Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

After an early morning breakfast, you will be driven to Isebania, Kenya - Tanzania border with packed lunches. Meet our Kubwa Five Safaris Tanzania driver/guide, change safari car and immigration formalities and be driven to Serengeti National Park.

On arrival, you will go for an evening game drive.

Meals and overnight at Serena Serengeti Safari Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp / Serengeti Migration Camp

After breakfast, you will have a full day in Serengeti National Park. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for that time of year.

We can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, and many more.

Optional activity: A balloon safari at USD 600 per person can be organized early in the morning on this day, then proceed with the normal program.

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Serengeti National Park Tanzania’s oldest national park, renowned for the part it plays in the annual Great Migration, when an estimated three million antelope – mostly wildebeest – migrate to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

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This epic, seasonal journey is a deeply moving experience and a wonderful photographic subject. Here visitors to the park can roam its sprawling plains on exhilarating game drives or hop into a hot-air balloon ride for an once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure.

Meals and overnight at Serena Serengeti Safari Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp / Serengeti Migration Camp

After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Ngorongoro crater for game drive with packed lunches. You will go through the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands to the base of the Rift Valley Escarpment; a dramatic bluff nearly 2,000 ft high

Distance from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater is 1 hour and 50 minutes’ drive.

On arrival, you will go for a game drive. After the game drive, you will head back to your lodge to relax for the rest of the day.

Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Serengeti Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Lodge / andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Manyara National Park. Here lies a narrow belt of acacia woodland and a floodplain that is filled seasonally by Lake Manyara which is often overlooked, but game-rich and best known for its tree-climbing lions.

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Walk along the main street of Mto Wa Mbu which is strung out along the road close to the gate for Lake Manyara National Park.

It is a busy and engaging little town where safari tourists mingle with Tanzanians from all across the country. You’ll soon get a feel for the diversity of tribal cultures (members of all Tanzania’s 120 tribal groups live here) and the sometime frenetic, sometimes laid-back pace of local life.

Meals and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge / Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge

After having a delightful breakfast, you will be driven to Arusha town for shopping, have lunch in town, then be driven to Kilimanjaro International  Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

 

Price Category:

Starting from: USD $10700 (Luxury  Accommodations) per person based on two travelers sharing.

Cost per person:

  1 Person 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Jan-April $12600 $10700 $10500 $10400 $10300 $10200
May- August $13000 $11000 $10800 $10700 $10600 $10500
Sept- Dec $12800 $10800 $10600 $10500 $10400 $10300

Cost Per Child (Discount)

Age 0-2 years old 3-6 years old 7-10 years old 11-13 years old 14+ years old
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What Is Included:

  • One gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
  • One chimpanzee permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
  • Services of an expert guide
  • Airport transfer (Airport pick-up and drop-off)
  • Flight tickets (from Kenya to Uganda)
  • Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Ground transportation (4×4 safari Landcruiser / minivan with pop-up tops)
  • Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Park fees and relevant government taxes.
 

What Is Not Excluded:

  • Airfares (international Air tickets to and from your home country)
  • Tip
  • Visa fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
  • Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary
Accommodation
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Throughout this exciting journey, you will be accommodated in a variety of accommodations.

The accommodation is appropriate and will be determined by your budget. Kubwa Five Safaris offers the best service at every level. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute comparable or superior accommodations. If an equivalent standard hotel is not available, Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior for an additional fee. Hotels and lodges provide free Wi-Fi.

Please see the list below for more information on the safari lodges in each national park/destination included in this tour package.

 

You will be provided with daily meals and bottled drinking water as detailed in the itinerary.

The following meals are included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Regular (typically includes meat, chicken, and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it’s a good idea to communicate it to us when making a reservation

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer from and to the airport is included. Kubwa Five Safaris will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro airport. 

From Tanzania to Kenya, you will be transferred by road.
 
After your vacation in Kenya, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta Airport No additional charges. Airport transfer and flight tickets are included.
 
After your thrilling vacation in Africa, Kubwa Five Safaris will drop you off at Entebbe International Airport.  for your scheduled flight back home. Airport transfer is included.
 
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Adding another African country

Please feel free to let us know if you want to add extra days but covering the same countries (Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania) in this tour package or you want to add Rwanda or any other African countries in Southern Africa (Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia) or Ethiopia.

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Key Information
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Key Information

  • Please keep in mind that this trip is only for children who are at least years old. However, only children aged 15 and above are permitted to trek the Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees; if you have children under the age of 15, we will engage them in other activities while you are trekking the Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees. As a result, for children aged 14 and under, each child will not be charged US $900, which is intended for the Gorilla permit (US $800) and the Chimpanzee permit (US $250).
  • It is a private safari (a solo traveler, couples, and families) you will be your own vehicle but if you prefer not to come as a solo traveler and you want to join a group of other travelers from different parts of the world, please get in touch with us.
  • The minimum number is 2 and the maximum number 300.
  • Type of vehicle to be used: 4×4 safari land cruisers / minivan (up to eight passengers) with pop-up tops and seven window seats for game viewing. 
  • The starting point is Kilimanjaro International Airport and the ending point is Entebbe International Airport.
  • Language: English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese.
  • Park entrance fees, gorilla permits and chimpanzee permits are included.
  • Internal flights from Kenya to Uganda are included.

Before Departing On Your Gorilla Trekking:

  • A maximum number of eight visitors may visit a group of habituated mountain gorillas in a day. This minimizes behavioral disturbance to the gorillas and the risk of their exposure to human-borne diseases.
  • Always wash your hands before you head out to the gorillas.

On The Way To The Gorillas:

  • Please always keep your voices low. You will also be able to observe the great birdlife and other wildlife in the forest.
  • DO NOT leave rubbish in the park. Whatever you bring into the forest should be carried back out with you.
  • You will be taken to where the guides observed the gorillas the day before. From there you will follow the gorilla’s trail to find them. Look out for the gorilla’s nesting sites along the way!
  • When you approach the mountain gorillas, the guides will inform you to get ready.

When You Are With The Gorillas:

  • A seven-meter (21 feet) distance should be tried to be observed at all times from the gorillas. The further back you are, the more relaxed the group will be.
  • You must stay in a tight group whey you are near the gorillas.
  • Keep your voices down at all times. However, it is okay to ask the guide questions.
  • Do not smoke, drink, or eat when you are near the gorillas. Eating or drinking inevitably will increase the risk of food/drink morsels/droplets falling, which could increase the risk of transmission of diseases.
  • Sometimes the gorillas charge. Follow the guides example (crouch down slowly, do not look the gorillas directly in the eyes, and wait for the animals to pass). Do not attempt to run away because that will increase the risk.
  • Flash photography is not permitted! When taking pictures move slowly and carefully.
  • Do not touch the gorillas. They are wild animals.
  • The maximum time you can spend with the gorillas is one hour. However, if the gorillas become agitated or nervous, the guide will finish the visit early.
  • After the visit keep your voices down until you are 200 meters away from the gorillas.

General Health Rules:

  • Remember that mountain gorillas are very susceptible to human diseases. The following rules are ways to minimize the risk your visit might pose to them.
  • Respect the limits imposed on the number of visitors allowed with the gorillas each day. This minimizes the risk of disease transmission and stress to the group.
  • If you are feeling ill, or you are carrying a contagious disease, volunteer to stay behind. An alternate visit will be arranged for you, or you will be refunded your money.
  • If you feel the urge to cough or sneeze when you are near the gorillas, please turn your head away and cover your nose and mouth in order to minimize the spread of bacteria or viruses.
  • Always stay seven meters (21 feet) away from the gorillas. This is to protect them from catching human diseases.
  • Do not leave any rubbish (eg. food wrappers) in the park; foreign items can harbor diseases or other contaminants.
  • If you need to go to the toilet while in the forest, please ask the guide to dig you a hole with his panga. Make sure the hole is 30 centimeters deep and fill it in when you are finished.

What To Bring On Your Gorilla Safari:

  • Wear comfortable hiking shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes.
  • Put on earplugs for those who feel uncomfortable with the jungle sounds.
  • Carry a packed lunch and enough drinking water.
  • Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable), and insect repellent.
  • Bring a photo of a film camera. Using a flashlight is not permitted so we recommend using films of 400-800 ASA.
  • Uganda

Tanzania is a popular safari destination in Africa. The Tanzania safari tours and holidays based on the wildlife viewing is incredible, with big cats being especially visible. All the Big Five can be found in Tanzanian national parks and reserves, including the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Almost 40% of the country is protected and set aside for conservation, making it possible to spend two weeks on a Tanzania safari driving from national park to national park while rarely leaving the bush.

  • Kenya.

Kenya safari tours and holidays offer some of the finest scenery and one of Africa’s greatest wildlife and bird watching destinations.

Kenya is the historical home of the East African safari. The country’s vast savannah grasslands are teeming with charismatic mega-fauna like Big Cats and the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino).

Other than that, the landscapes here are truly breathtaking, ranging from deserts in the north to dense forests in the west to the Rift Valley lakes in the center to a tropical coast in the east.

As a result, there is a well-established safari industry in the region, ready to show you one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes and an abundance of exotic wildlife.

  • Tanzania

Tanzania is a popular safari destination in Africa. The Tanzania safari tours and holidays based on the wildlife viewing is incredible, with big cats being especially visible. All the Big Five can be found in Tanzanian national parks and reserves, including the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Almost 40% of the country is protected and set aside for conservation, making it possible to spend two weeks on a Tanzania safari driving from national park to national park while rarely leaving the bush.

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  1. When is the best time of year to visit Uganda?

Uganda is accessible at any time of year. Mountain gorilla trekking is on most tourists’ bucket lists, and permits are available all year.

Uganda is a tropical country that receives a lot of rain. The wettest months are March to May, which can make travel difficult. During the Wet Season some roads become extremely muddy and difficult to navigate.

The dry season months of June to August and December to February provide the best travel conditions, and are also ideal for Ugandan gorilla trekking. The dry season months are also ideal for general wildlife viewing in savannah reserves because animals congregate around rivers and waterholes, and the grass is shorter, making spotting easier.

2. How are the wildlife viewing opportunities in Uganda?

Uganda is home to some of the best wilderness areas on the African continent. Uganda unquestionably has some of the best and most beautiful wildlife in the world.

Uganda has a diverse wildlife population and is home to the big five game animals. Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park are the best places in Uganda to see wildlife.

A wildlife viewing experience in Uganda is well worth your time and money, and it will leave you with lasting memories. Uganda, unspoiled and raw, offers a genuine sense of off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Uganda is endowed with numerous natural and cultural wonders that are largely unknown to the general public. Uganda is still relatively unknown, with the majority of tourists interviewed stating that this was their first visit and promising to return with their friends. With an astounding number of hippos, rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, gorillas, chimps, giraffes, buffalos, and other animals thriving in Uganda’s national parks, Uganda is undeniably endowed.

Uganda is home to over 350 different species of mammals of various sizes. They include large mammals such as gorillas, rhinos, hippos, chimps, buffaloes, lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and warthogs, as well as small mammals such as bats, moles, and shrews. These mammals are classified into three groups: primates (gorillas, chimps, monkeys, and others), carnivores (leopards, African wildcats, cheetahs, and others), and herbivores (Buffalos, elephants, Giraffes and more).

3. Is Uganda safe for tourists?

When traveling to urban areas, travelers should take the usual precautions for their safety and try to avoid traveling at night. Petty crime is a problem in urban areas, just as it is in all poor countries. Each national park is equipped with security personnel in order to guarantee the tourists’ well-being.

  1. When is the best time of year to visit Kenya?

The months of June through October are perfect for visiting Kenya. Trails are more accessible and the weather is more reliable during this time. This is also in sync with the annual Maasai Mara wildebeest and zebra migration. Animals are congregating in large numbers around the remaining water sources as the dry season continues.

Unfortunately, high-season prices are in effect all year long, with the exception of June It’s also more crowded,. The crowds are also larger – in some parks, the queue of safari vehicles can take away something from your experience, and some areas of the Maasai Mara can be completely overwhelmed with vehicles during the migration. 

However, many travelers prefer the months of November through February because that is when the majority of migratory birds arrive, travel is rarely interrupted by rain, and the country is transformed into a lovely shade of green. Heavy rains are possible during this time of year, turning safari trails into muddy bogs, so most tourists avoid it. During these months, costs are reduced.

2. How are the wildlife viewing opportunities in Kenya?

Kenya’s parks offer a wide range of experiences for wildlife viewers. Many of the most visited National Parks in Kenya, including Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Samburu, and Lake Nakuru, offer excellent chances to see exotic and endangered species on safari. All of these parks have dense animal populations, making them excellent all-around safari destinations where you can see a wide variety of animals in a short amount of time.

The Big Five are commonly seen on safaris. One of the best places in Africa to see big cats is the Maasai Mara, and white rhinos are common at Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park. Thousands upon thousands of flamingos flock to the shallow waters of the Rift Valley lakes, particularly Lake Bogoria, each year in search of food.

3. Is Kenya safe for tourists?

A trip to Kenya for a safari is in most cases risk-free, but there are a few things travelers should keep in mind. There is a widespread perception that Nairobi and other major cities in Kenya are plagued by high rates of violent crime.

Kubwa Five Safaris have a good reputation when it comes to safety, and if you pay attention to the safety briefings and do as your guides instruct, you should have no problems.

 

  1. When is the best time of year to visit Tanzania?

The optimal time to book a safari in Tanzania varies dependent on the individual’s goals for the trip. Planning beforehand is essential if witnessing the wildebeest migration is the primary goal of your trip. From June to October is when you have the best chance of seeing the wildebeest migration in Serengeti, though you wil need to remain in different parts of the park at different phases of the migration, which is unpredictable because it depends on the rain.

To avoid the crowds, it’s best to book your Serengeti hotel room well in advance of the annual wildebeest migration. If you plan on going on a safari, avoid the months of March through May because that’s when it rains the most.

2. How are the wildlife viewing opportunities in Tanzania?

The chances of seeing exotic animals in Tanzania are high. Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater are all stops on the Northern Circuit of Tanzania safaris. Even though some of these parks are only open during certain times of the year, they all offer fantastic opportunity to see wild animals. If you want to get the most out of it, you should go the whole thing and see the different ecosystems and habitats that make up the park.

The parks are large enough that you can find solitude if you want it, but this is still a very popular route, so you can expect to be among other people at various points. If you need some peace and quiet, the Southern circuit offers slightly more challenging but still excellent game viewing. It’s possible that repeat travelers to Africa who aren’t as eager to see the Big Five would enjoy this route more.

2. Is Kenya safe for Tanzania?

The tourism industry in Tanzania is well-developed and well-seasoned, so visitors need not worry about their safety on a safari in Tanzania.

To counter this, it’s not a good idea to go out on foot at night in Dar es Salaam or any other large city because of the high rate of petty crime. Tourists are occasionally targeted in Arusha and other urban tourist hotspots, but most of the time the bother is innocuous and is really just touts trying to sell things (anything from safaris to beaded necklaces). It is usually enough to be firm and stand your ground to diffuse any situation.

The vast majority of tourists to Tanzania don’t spend much (if any) time in urban areas, therefore this shouldn’t be a problem.

Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATIONS BY CLIENT(S) AND REFUNDS
Health And Hygiene

Book with flexible conditions

Need to cancel your trip due to epidemic? You can reschedule your booking free of charge or receive store credit for your non-refundable deposit and re-book anytime.

Cancellation Policy

  • All tours will be booked and confirmed only upon receipt of a 15% deposit of the basic program rate. For gorilla permits, a full advance payment of the permit fee (USD $ 800 per permit person) for Gorilla trekking in Uganda) and fee (USD $ 1500 per permit per person) for Gorilla tracking in Rwanda), and the chimpanzee permits (US$ 250 per permit per person) are required in order to make the reservation.
  • The payment balance is due no later than 21 days prior to the safari unless agreed otherwise.
  • Bookings made within 21 days before arrival must be paid in full at the time of confirmation.
  • If payment is not received in accordance with the above, Kubwa Five Safaris has the right to cancel the booking.
  • Payments are made using credit/debit card which is already provided the Booking Form and this is the secured payment link.
  • You can also pay directly online to our bank; eCheck for bank-to-bank wire transaction using the payment link that has been provided. However, it will take 4-5 days to have money reflected on our bank account. The bank transfer costs are to be paid by the client(s) before the start of the safari.

Cancellations By Client (s) And Refunds

    • All cancellation requests must be made in writing and shall be effective on the date of actual receipt by Kubwa Five Safaris.
    • The amount of the cancellation fee is calculated according to the date on which the Kubwa Five Safaris receives written cancellation notice and the following cancellation charges apply to the basic program rate:
60 days or more prior to arrival 10% charge
59 – 32 days prior to arrival 25% charge
31 – 8 days prior to arrival 50% charge
7 – 3 days prior to arrival 75% charge
48 hours or less prior to arrival 100% charge

Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to deduct all expenses incurred from money paid.

  • Gorilla permits and internal air tickets are 100% non-refundable.
  • No refunds will be made for clients in case they halt the trip when the trip has already started.
  • No refunds will be made for any unused services, late arrival, or no-show of any of the members of the tour.

Cleaning

  • Uses cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus.
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in line with local authority guidelines.
  • The guest accommodation is disinfected between stays.
  • The accommodation partner we work with follows the guidelines of local authorities.
  • Equipment for activities is disinfected before and/or after use.

Physical distancing

  • Cashless payment is available.
  • Physical distancing is maintained.
  • Instructors maintain a distance from the client at all times possible.
  • Activities take place outside where possible.

Safety features

  • Staff follows all safety protocols as directed by the local government.
  • Hand sanitizer available in guest rooms and key areas.
  • Process in place to check the health of guests.
  • First aid kit available.
  • A room is available to isolate suspected or infected COVID-19 patients.
  • Protective masks are available for all staff.
  • Protective masks available for clients.
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