Kibale & Semiliki National Park
02 Nights / 03 Days
Package Validity/Travel Dates : 01-Nov-22 to 31-Dec-23
Accommodation
Complimentary Breakfast
City Tour
Airport transfer
Starting From
Per person on a twin sharing basis
Package Rates per person Sharing in USD
With 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser |
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No. of Pax | Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Turaco Tree Tops – Luxury Cottages | Turaco Tree Tops – Standard Rooms | Kibale Forest Camp- Safari Tents |
Rooming type |
1 | 1889 | 1704 | 1612 | 1531 | Single |
2 | 1582 | 1143 | 1074 | 1028 | Double/Twin |
3 | 1395 | 1042 | 965 | 907 | Doubles/Twin & Single |
4 | 1366 | 927 | 858 | 812 | 2Doubles /Twin |
5 | 1297 | 909 | 835 | 782 | 2Doubles + 1 Single |
6 | 1294 | 855 | 785 | 739 | 3Doubles |
7 | 1379 | 977 | 903 | 853 | 3Doubles + 1Single |
8 | 1366 | 927 | 858 | 812 | 4 Doubles |
Location | No. of Nights | Hotel Name | Star Category | Room Type | Meal Plan |
Kibale | 2 | Kibale Forest Camp- Safari Tents | 3 | Standard | Full Board |
Day 01: Meet & greet at the hotel/Entebbe international Airport – transfer to Kibale National Park
Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport or hotel where your Safari Kibale National Park Safari starts by our representative who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. You will then transfer west through lush plantations and verdant traditional homesteads to Park. Time allowing, you may try out optional activities such as the tea experience, Bigodi swamp walk or crater walk at your own expense.
Overnight at your hotel in Kibale Forest Camp- Safari Tents or Similar.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 02: Transfer to Semiliki Reserve with your Picnic Lunch for an 08:00am boat cruise on Lake Albert for prolific birdlife of shoebills & a walking safari to the Hot springs.
After a hot breakfast, we will transfer to Lake Albert for a boat ride, enjoy a morning relaxation while observing wildlife and the Shoebill stork which is quite elusive but can be best spotted in the morning as it preys its fish.
Later we will return to the lodge and get our packed lunch then head to the park offices where you are to meet the park guides and set out to trek the Sempaya Hot Springs trail. Watch out for monkeys and birds along the trek. The springs eject boiling geysers of 2 meters into the air. The pool boils at 103oC and to experiment the hotness of the water you will place eggs or bananas in the boiling water and indeed within 10 they will be ready to eat. After returning from the Hot Springs trek that will last at least 2 hours (including time at the springs) settle down for your picnic lunch and later leisurely transfer to your Lodge.
Overnight at your hotel in Kibale Forest Camp- Safari Tents or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03: Chimpanzee Trekking – RETURN
After breakfast at your lodge, transfer to the starting point of your Chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest National Park which is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the Chimpanzee, man’s closest relative. Kibale’s 1450 Chimpanzee represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also a home to the rare I’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few. So you will enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white Colobus monkeys and many others.
Transfer Back to Entebbe or Kampala.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch.
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Travel & Medical Insurance Charges:
It is Traveller’s responsibility to obtain and be in possession of the comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance, including medical insurance with provision for air evacuation, insurance in case of accidents, sudden sickness, medical expenses or death, before embarking on a tour. Our company is neither responsible nor liable for any claims, damage or loss as a result of Client’s failing to obtain necessary insurance cover.
We are however, happy to provide you travel insurance as per the plan you select which can offer you comprehensive coverage at highly competitive costs.
Age limit to provide Insurance – Up to 75 years. For Insurance, all rates given are per person in USD.
Current Exclusion:
Up to 75 years age | Travel Insurance Anywhere 2 Anywhere | ||
Premium in USD per person | Platinum Plan/Limit | Gold Plan/Limit | Silver Plan/Limit |
Return Plan | |||
01 – 07 Days | 37 | 25 | 15 |
08 – 15 Days | 49 | 36 | 21 |
16 – 30 Days | 74 | 54 | 32 |
Insurance fees once paid is totally non-refundable. For further details you can check with us on insurance@solidarityinvest.com
*Disclaimer: Please do check with our Branch / Authorised representative about the latest requirement as visa requirement / fees / travel insurance charges are dynamic and subject to change. The consulate at their discretion may ask for additional documents also for visa processing. Visa issuance is purely at the discretion of the consulate and not us.
PAYMENT TERMS:
We accept payments via bank transfer/Debit & Credit cards also. In case of a bank transfer please add USD 30 per transfer per time you transfer.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We need to receive a cancellation request in writing for us to proceed with cancellation. The following charges will be applicable based on the cancellation request received by us.
If you cancel:
TERM AND CONDITIONS:
Covid Guidelines (If any): When entering Uganda you must present evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test from your country of departure from an accredited laboratory. Tests must be carried out within 72 hours of arrival.
All travellers, including children, will need to show a negative COVID-19 test certificate and also undergo a PCR test on arrival at their own expense (USD65), regardless of country of origin or vaccination status.
Please check the following website for Covid Guidelines – https://www.health.go.ug/
Mandatory Medical /Tests or Vaccination details: Please check the below website for the same
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/uganda
Package rates per person for the above package:
Choose suitable Individual or Group Rate per person (FOREIGN NON RESIDENTS)
Package Rates per person Sharing in USD
With 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser |
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No. of Pax | Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Turaco Tree Tops – Luxury Cottages | Turaco Tree Tops – Standard Rooms | Kibale Forest Camp- Safari Tents |
Rooming type |
1 | 1889 | 1704 | 1612 | 1531 | Single |
2 | 1582 | 1143 | 1074 | 1028 | Double/Twin |
3 | 1395 | 1042 | 965 | 907 | Doubles/Twin & Single |
4 | 1366 | 927 | 858 | 812 | 2Doubles /Twin |
5 | 1297 | 909 | 835 | 782 | 2Doubles + 1 Single |
6 | 1294 | 855 | 785 | 739 | 3Doubles |
7 | 1379 | 977 | 903 | 853 | 3Doubles + 1Single |
8 | 1366 | 927 | 858 | 812 | 4 Doubles |
Please Note:
Please do note that the below points are shared with you for your reference only. Please use them at your own discretion.
Your Health: It is your (Traveller’s) responsibility is to ensure that you are in good health and medically fit to undertake safari tour. If the tour passes through the malaria area, precautionary treatment is advised. Consultation with medical practitioner/doctor and obtaining prophylactic and precautionary anti-malaria treatment is necessary.
Local Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
As on 23 Dec 2021 1 USD = 3,537 Ugandan Shilling approximately.
Helpful items for your packing list:
Photography: Please be sure to bring sufficient memory cards and batteries as these are not readily available in Uganda and Rwanda. Please ask permission before taking a photograph of any residents.
Please be advised that the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) is not allowed in any of the conservation areas we manage until such time as their impact on wildlife and anti-poaching initiatives can be assessed. This rule will apply throughout Africa, as our partners in various countries and regions have adopted a similar stance.
People and Culture: There are a wide range of ethnic groups in Uganda with many different languages spoken, namely Luganda (most common), English (only a small portion speak it), Bantu, Swahili, Nilotic and Lumasaba. Christians make up 85.2% of Uganda’s population, there are a certain amount of Sikhs and Hindus, and 12% are Muslims.
In a recent survey of African Nations, Uganda ranked in the top ten friendliest and welcoming countries in Africa. Visitors to both Uganda are often concerned are about their safety and well-being. … Visitors often feel safer, more secure, and more welcomed in the Pearl of Africa than in their own country.
Climate: Uganda’s tropical climate is a little different in the north and south of the country. From March to November, the north experiences a rainy and warm Wet season, followed by an almost equally warm Dry season from December to February. The south, on the other hand has a pair of Dry seasons (December to February, and June to July) broken up by a pair of Wet seasons.
Safety and Security: Opportunistic crime like burglaries, muggings, drive-by bag snatches and thefts from vehicles occur in Uganda. There have been a few cases of individuals being drugged and robbed on public transport and in bars. Don’t accept food and drink from strangers. Foreign visitors and residents may be targeted by scam artists. Leaving your belongings unattended is not advisable. Be with your driver / guide and/or group to avoid unnecessary issues.
Staying safe on Wildlife Viewing Activities: Your safari guide will ensure your safety at all times – listen carefully to instructions and follow the park’s rules at all times. When on a self-drive safari, don’t drive too close to wildlife and only leave your car in designated areas where it is safe to do so.
Elephant, hippo, buffalo and zebra are plentiful in Uganda. Lion, giraffe and white rhino are more localized but easily seen in the right location. Leopard are less certain. The birding is a real highlight with more than 1,000 species recorded. So is the tracking of primates, in particular gorilla and chimp, but there are many other species worth watching. The antelope known as the Uganda kob is found in most savannah reserves and is a favourite prey of lion.
Staying safe in Cities and Towns:
A nationwide, daily curfew from 7pm to 5.30am is in place currently
When in public, anyone aged six or above must wear masks and maintain social distancing.
Inter-district travel by private vehicle is allowed but vehicles can only carry a maximum of three people, including the driver. Public transport can carry 50% capacity. Bodas-bodas (motorbike and scooter taxis) can move until 6pm and can only carry one passenger at a time. Food markets, retail shops, malls, arcades and other business centres are open under strict COVID-19 guidance. All schools are closed. Bars and dance halls remain closed.
Enhanced health screening is in place. If you have COVID-19 like symptoms, you will be placed in a government isolation centre until you test negative for COVID-19. Monitor the media for latest developments on COVID-19 and follow the advice of local officials.
If you’re staying in Uganda: