Uganda is the ‘Pearl of Africa’ because of its rare natural beauty, freshness, and vibrant spirit.It lies across the Equator and is almost the size of the state of Oregon with Kampala as the capital city. Uganda has 10 national parks, 13 game reserves and several forests. More

than half of the world’s remaining Mountain Gorillas are in Uganda, along with Chimpanzees and Golden monkeys. River Nile has its source on Lake Victoria - the setting for the world’s best white water rafting. The snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, the Virunga Volcanoes, and Mount Elgon offer great hiking. The Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria are a perfect getaway to unique beaches. Uganda has a multitude of cultures and a reputation as ‘Africa’s friendliest Country’, with a tradition of hospitality. The climate allows you to visit throughout the year - with temperatures averaging between 21 and 27 degrees Celsius during the day and between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius at night.

Kagera Safaris is a Ugandan Tour Company that provides personalized high quality travel and tour services for individuals, families, and groups from across the globe. Our tailor-made eco-friendly treks and safaris built around the client’s needs and schedule provide an opportunity for one to appreciate the beauty and diversity of Uganda and Rwanda in comfort and style. The two countries known for their mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, climbing lions of Ishasha, Volcanoes, forests and flat savannah, rivers and lakes with the source of River Nile and the most friendly people.

This 12 days safari offers you an abundance of wildlife, scenery, and cultural experiences. Gorilla and Chimp tracking may be the highlight of your safari, but you have opportunities of seeing Rhinos, Lions, Hippos, Buffalos, Leopards, Elephants, and several species of birds and an abundance of dense green forest. Enjoy the thundering Murchison Falls and several crater lakes. Truly, Uganda is the Pearl of Africa!

Highlights: Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking, Game drives, Boat cruise, Murchison Falls, and EquatorThe Rwenzoris at 5100 meters are Africa’s highest

mountain ranges. They are a montane wonderland; the trails to the snow peaks follow glacier-carved valleys with colored Mosses and rare Afro-alpine plants that include giant forms of lobelia, heathers, and groundsel. Expeditions use a chain of basic huts and campsites to ascend the mountain. National Geographical selected the Rwenzori Mountains among the World’s Best Hikes and they are a UNESCO world heritage site.

Uganda has over 1050 bird species and a preferred bird watching destination in Africa. Bwindi Impenetrable forest is Africa’s best birding spot - home to 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Queen Elizabeth National Park - over 600 bird species and the highest of any protected area in Africa. On this trip, different national parks and our target is 600 bird species.

Target Species: Shoebill, African Green Broad bill, Handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Turaco, Rwenzori Batis, and Secretary bird

White Water Rafting on the NileChimpanzees at Ngamba IslandZiwa Rhino SanctuaryFeel the NileEye over KampalaExperience EntebbeA Cross Equator @UgandaOne Day Birding

Uganda’s foremost attraction and one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife encounters is tracking the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. It is Africa’s richest forest, with an impressive list of species, 350 birds, 310 butterflies, 200 trees, 51 reptiles, 88 moths and 120 mammals including several primates, among them Chimpanzees.

Highlights: Mountain Gorilla, Community Walks, Cultural Museum, and the Equator

This six-day safari in Uganda will give you an encounter with a gorilla family deep in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Drive to Queen Elizabeth national Park through Ishasha in search of tree-climbing lions. Take a refreshing boat safari on Kazinga channel a stretch of water connecting Lakes George and Edward. End the tour in Lake Mburo National Park with herds of beautiful Zebras.

Highlights: Gorilla tracking, Game drives, Boat cruise,Crater Lakesand Equator

Uganda Day ToursGorilla Tracking - 3 Days

Uganda – Pearl of Africa Classic African Safari 12 daysHike Mt Rwenzori – 10 DaysBest of Uganda Birding

Safari - 15 Days

Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari - 6 days

Rwanda is a landlocked country in the heart of Africa. It is known as ’the land of a thousand hills and a thousand smiles. Rwanda has five volcanoes, twenty-three lakes and numerous rivers. Anyone visiting ’the

land of a thousand hills’ will enjoy the loveliness and variety of the landscapes in this ’green country’. Vegetation ranges from dense equatorial forest in the north-west of the country to tropical savannah in the east, dominated to the north by volcanoes and bordered by Lake Kivu to the west.In Rwanda, the animals of the wild are protected in Nyungwe, Akagera and Virunga Volcanoes National Parks. The Volcanoes National park in the Virunga volcanic mountains, are world famous for mountain gorillas and is teeming with wildlife, while Lake Kivu to the west offers beautiful beaches, jutting peninsulas’ and an archipelago of islands. The rain seasons are March - May and October – November. The average temperature is 24 - 27ºc with hottest months being August, September. Altitude Ranges from 1000-4500m above sea level.

RwandaRwanda Day TourGorillas in the Mist - 2 DaysRwanda Gorillas and Chimps – 5 Days

Rwanda Wildlife and Primate Safari – 8 Days

Birding Rwanda Safari10 days

Rwanda and Uganda Wildlife - 12 days

• Kigali City Tour• Canopy Walk• Lake Muhazi• The King’s Palace Museum and the National Art

Gallery• Helicopter Tour

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a globally sought after wildlife experience. This tour will offer you up to one hour with gorillas, and get within five feet of a Gorilla after hiking in the volcanoes in search of these creatures. Optional activities;cultural group performance, visiting the Batwa – an indigenous tribe, twin lakes, the grave of Diane Fossey and the gorilla cemetery.

This Safari gives you an opportunity to experience two premium wildlife experiences in Rwanda i.e. Chimpanzee trekking and Gorilla trekking. A beautiful hike through the forest will lead you to these creatures where you can see them up close and personal. The Chimp trekking differs from gorilla trekking as the chimps are running around, so the sightings are a bit more sporadic but worthwhile nonetheless.

This trip will give you a classic African outlook of Rwanda – the land of “a thousand Hills.”Enjoy the different backdrops of Rwanda as you turn along the hilly roads. The parks we will visit are a mixture of savannah, forest, and mountainous giving varied sights of Rwanda and opportunities of meeting the local people.

This is an adventure packed safari through Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills” and Uganda, the “Pearl of Africa.” Amazing gorilla tracking ventures - one among the volcanoes in Rwanda and other in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. A visit to Kigali City, game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Park,and an enchanting boat cruise on Kazinga Channel into Lake Edward and Victoria Nile. You experience the best of both countries.

• We offer high quality personalized services at a fair price

• We know Uganda and Rwanda intimately• Convenient communication• We offer flexible itineraries based on your budget and

interests.• We have knowledgeable and passionate guides who

are members of Uganda Safaris Guides Association.• We promote sustainable and responsible tourism that

ensures tourism dollar flows to the local community.

• *Our tour prices range from $1200 for group tours• *Internal Flights to any of the parks at a cost of (from)

$400 per person return• *Restrictions apply to all packages mentioned therein

CONTACT DETAILSP.O Box 36038 Kampala - UgandaT: +256 782 477 992 / +256 758 132 464E: miriam@kagerasafaris.comW: www.kagerasafaris.comwww.facebook.com/kagerasafarisTwitter: @kagerasafaris

Rwanda has three Important Birding Areas (IBAs) i.e. Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park and Nyungwe National Park with over 700 species of birds including the Red-Faced Barbet, Bennett’s Woodpecker, Papyrus Gonolek and the Miombo Wren-Warblers. Rwanda’s location in the Albertine Rift makes for anideal and stunning landscape for bird enthusiasts. This safari will give an ornithological outlook of Rwanda.

Highlight: Chimp Tracking and Gorilla Trekking

Highlights: Game Drive, Chimp Tracking, Gorilla Trekking, Cultural Encounters and Boat ride.

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