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Email from France
Hi! SA friends!
I am just a French historian preparing a paper to be read, next July, at PMB campus. Congratulation! You have a very nice and interesting website. It really makes one feel like catching the first aircraft and fly over!
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February 2009
Letter from London
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- James and Ash. (UK)
February 2009
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"I had a great time. Did far more than I planned which was no bad thing after such a long journey - it would've been a shame just to sit by the pool for a week! There was possibly too much planned and I'd like to have had more time to do the same amount of stuff, but that was my schedule not yours. The whale trip was the best..."
- Nicky B. (UK)
October 2008
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Real Africa Excursions, Kampala, Uganda
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"Step into Uganda" Experiences:
Game viewing; Interaction with locals
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Real Africa Excursions was founded by Denis Kigongo in 2002. Real Africa Excursions is a specialist company. We don't produce large catalogues and use numbers to describe our trips. We focus on the client and their individual dream of Africa to build personalised safari itineraries. Most of our safaris start in Kampala, Uganda.
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Real Africa Excursions was established as an alternative tour company specifically to deliver an enriching African holiday experience for people who also
- Care about the needs of the local people in developing countries
- Care about preserving the environment and natural resources
- Care about respecting local customs and practices
- Want more than the average package deal
Real Africa Excursions is committed to providing opportunities for every one involved, both the visitors and the locals, to benefit from the experience. This means focusing on a range of worthwhile activities whilst at the same time conserving the environment and respectfully interacting with the culture of people in the villages.
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5 Day Gorilla trekking Safari itinerary in Uganda
Itinerary
DAY ONE:
Depending on the your Arrival at Entebbe Airport you can leave Kampala and head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or if a late arrival, stay at a Kampala hotel. If you wish you can have a city tour.
DAY TWO:
Leave Kampala in the morning and drive south. A first stop over at the Equator; a famous spot for photography. For the rest of the journey, view the long horned Ankole cattle, papyrus, acacia woodland, and terraced landscape of Kigezi highlands on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Lunch en route. Dinner/overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp or Mantana tented camp or Volcanoes.
DAY THREE:
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. Mountain Gorillas are wild animals, as such sightings cannot be guaranteed, however the success rate is well over 90%. Experienced trackers will lead you on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the tracking begins. The gorillas, whose continuous search for food requires a nomadic lifestyle, determine the duration of the hike. The trek can take between one and six hours, sometimes more, at elevations in excess of 7,500 feet and over rough terrain. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is invigorating, and the beauty of the forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. These massive primates are extremely rare, only approximately 650 remaining. When the gorillas are encountered, any fatigue is quickly forgotten. Few who have had this rare privilege would disagree. Each strictly regulated 60-minute visit passes all too quickly, and you depart leaving the gorillas to their fragile existence. Return to your lodge for a late lunch. If your trek was relatively short, you will have the opportunity for a forest walk with a guide or just to relax. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
DAY FOUR:
Have another day of Gorilla Trekking (this is optional). Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY FIVE:
After breakfast, return to Kampala at leisure. Lunch enroute. This will also depend on the time of your flight.
Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
Min 2pax, Max 5pax
NB: Plan well ahead for this experience. Book at least 3 months before departure. This is rain forest area, so please come prepared with wet weather gear, hiking boots and elastic bandage!!!
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Ethical guidelines for the sustainable consumer
- Only taking our visitors to areas where the local communities feel comfortable with their presence.
- Asking all our visitors to treat the local people with respect, observing their cultures and traditions and avoiding patronising mentalities.
- Ensuring our staff is all-local and therefore able to help our visitors understand local customs, social practices and traditions.
- Supporting community development projects either directly, or indirectly.
- Encouraging all visitors to bring some things with them which can then be given to the local schools, hospitals, orphanages or to local homes and families.
- Supporting environmental organisations working in the countries where we operate, encouraging local conservation efforts.
- Insisting on using local suppliers of products and services needed for our trips.
- Employing local people directly wherever possible in our work in Africa, e.g. local tour guides, local bus drivers, etc.
- Supporting local tourism initiatives, where available like cultural tourism groups, cultural music and dance troupes etc
- Encouraging our visitors to purchase locally manufactured products and buy gifts and crafts from local crafts shops and markets in areas where we operate.
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Mr. Denis Kigongo, Founder and Managing Director, trained as a teacher in Uganda at the Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo. He subsequently trained as a Youth Worker in Exeter, Devon, UK and now divides his time between the UK and Uganda.
In the year 2000 Denis planned his very first trip to Uganda for a group of youth workers from South West Youth Ministries (SWYM) in England, which marked the beginning of his vision to set up a company in the long run.
This was followed by the first school group of over 40 students and staff, which was tremendous success. Denis has since planned and acted as a guide for both big and small groups of people from a variety of organizations including schools, faith groups, businesses, charities and private individuals.
Denis' intimate knowledge of Uganda (including speaking 8 languages), his understanding of the diversity of local cultures and wild life, and his natural enthusiasm have helped him to market and sell the company. He is a creative and self-motivated person who pays close attention to detail and is calm and well-focused team leader and manager.
Mrs. Lorraine Kigongo, Director, was educated in the UK and has previously worked in computing and office management as well as holding a Diploma in Nursery Nursing. Married to Denis and having lived in Uganda, she shares Denis' commitment and vision of Real Africa Excursions.
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Duration:
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5 days
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Departing:
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Kampala, Uganda
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Departure Schedule:
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On request depending on availability
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Price Structure:
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GuidelineTour Prices:
Safari Price: £850,00, $1600.00, Euro1300.00 per person based on 2 sharing (Please enquire about current prices by using the booking link below)
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Tailor-made tours:
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- Cultural adventures and visits
- Special Student Study and cultural trips
- School exchanges and study visits
- Community work and volunteer vacations
- Mission trips for groups
- Family Safaris and trips
- Gorilla Safaris and trips
- Bird watching and Game viewing Safaris
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Included in the tour:
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- Uganda Government Safari taxes
- Transportation by 4x4 vehicles
- Gorilla Park entrance fees
- Lunches en route
- Two Gorilla permits per person, to be secured and paid for in advance
- Driver/Guide fees and allowances
- Full board accommodation
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Excluded from the tour:
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- Flights
- Visas and inoculation
- Personal and luggage insurance
- Personal expenses like drinks/snacks
- Tips
- Laundry
- Telephone
- Cigarettes
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Real Africa Excursions Uganda Tour News
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South Africa is now BIG 7 Country!
5 Big Land Mammals PLUS 2 Marine creatures, Whales and White Sharks
Already a BIG 5 traveller? Complete your BIG 7 experience at Gansbaai with a same day whales and white sharks interaction. Book your experience directly with the sustainable owner/operator for Whales and Great Whites!
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Support Cape Leopard Trust Sponsors!
Book at any of these Kontrei Traveller Portfolio members in the Cederberg who are active supporters of the Cape Leopard Trust:
Bakkrans
Keurbosfontein
Mount Ceder
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