Wildlife Safaris

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Wildlife and Birds in Akagera

A 3 day safari which starts and finishes in Kigali. This safari can also be done on a private basis. It can also be done as an extension to Classic Uganda and Rwanda.

This safari visits Akagera with its beautiful undulating plains, its woodlands and sprawling lakes and wetlands. The game in the park is steadily increasing, with elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, crocodile and different antelope beginning to be seen. Akagera has a good selection of birds.

Clients stay 2 nights at the newly opened Akagera Lodge.

RWS6 WILDLIFE AND BIRDS IN AKAGERA
A THREE-DAY SAFARI

Departs 2008: 19 Jan, 9/16 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 13 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
Departs 2009: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 14 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 19 Dec

WILDLIFE AND BIRDS IN AKAGERA
Starts Saturday ends Monday
US$ £ Euros
Per person sharing a twin room 846 434 656
Single room supplement 94 48 73

 

1. Published prices may change without notice in case of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
2. Prices for safaris in 2008 are valid until 31 December 2008. Prices for the dates shown in 2009 will be published at a later date.
3. Prices are based on exchange rates with the US dollar in May 2007: 1.95 US dollars to the £ sterling and 1.29 dollars to the euro. For payments in £ sterling and euro the dollar shall be converted at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
4. Prices include transport and a driver/guide for the itinerary agreed, accommodation on a shared basis and meals stated (in Kampala, Entebbe and Kigali bed and breakfast only and on safari full board) and, where appropriate, boat trips, park fees, chimpanzee permits and one gorilla permit. At Volcanoes gorilla lodges (Bwindi, Mount Gahinga and Virunga), the tariffs are on an all-inclusive basis and, in addition to accommodation and meals, include unlimited consumption of all alcoholic and soft drinks; laundry services; and any activities clients wish to do around the lodges. A complimentary massage is also offered.
5. Prices exclude airfares to Uganda/Rwanda, entry visas and airport taxes. At non-Volcanoes lodges all personal expenditure such as laundry and drinks are excluded.
6. All gorilla permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 20% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited; any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking. Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning.
7. From the safari price paid by clients Volcanoes contributes $100 per client to the Volcanoes Partnership Trust, a separate non-profit organisation which undertakes community and conservation activities.

For dates and prices of all scheduled safaris please click here.

For information on tailor-made safaris Click Here

For more information or to book a safari please email salesug@volcanoessafaris.com

 


(Days shown are for scheduled safaris only)

Day 1 SATURDAY
Briefing on your safari. Drive to the east of Rwanda to Akagera National Park bordering Tanzania. Game drive in the park to see a variety of birds and animals such as elephant, giraffe, buffalo, spotted hyena, hippo, and crocodiles. O/N: Akagera Lodge (FB).

Day 2 SUNDAY
Game drives in the park or a canoe ride on Lake Ihema to see the large number of hippo, the huge Nile crocodile and birds. O/N: Akagera Lodge (FB).

Day 3 MONDAY
An early morning game drive. Lunch and return to Kigali.

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Volcanoes Safaris is a member of the ATTA (African Travel and Tourism Association) in the UK; APTA (Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa); AUTO (the Association of Uganda Tour Operators) in Uganda; RTTA (the Rwanda Travel and Tour Operators Association) in Rwanda. Volcanoes Safaris is the officially appointed operator in Uganda and Rwanda for Virtuoso, the oldest and most prestigious association of leisure agencies in the United States.

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