Volcanoes Safaris travel information

The views at the Virungas
understanding volcanoe's safaris

August 2005

Dear Traveller,

TRAVEL NOTES

As the premier safari company in Uganda and Rwanda, we pride ourselves on organising the best safaris in these two countries. Both countries, however, are new to tourism. The infrastructure, the accommodation, the level of tourism services, the road and air networks, telecommunications, medical facilities and availability of consumer goods are quite basic by Western standards. These circumstances make it different to a holiday in a developed country. Be prepared for these conditions and take with you all necessary equipment and medication.

Some of the activities - gorilla and chimp tracking, white-water rafting, mountaineering, canoeing in local boats, launch cruises, game viewing - can pose extra risks and should be done with due care and only if clients are fit and healthy.

Security and weather changes can sometimes require unexpected changes in programmes and in exceptional cases, cancellation of aspects of the agreed safari as a result of circumstances beyond our control. Our goal is to provide a rewarding and safe travel experience.

CHECKLIST FOR TRAVELLERS

Double check the exact itinerary, permits, accommodation, meals, services, booked.
Book gorilla permits and pay for them in advance.
Read the Travel Notes and arrange visas, inoculations, equipment and personal money.
Obtain the full insurance cover required and show the cover note to the company.
Fill in the booking form, provide next of kin contacts and confirm acceptance of Terms and Conditions. Provide full names, passport number, nationality and date of birth.

We look forward to taking you on safari with us.

Praveen Moman
Managing Director
Yusuf Mulima Mubiru
Director, Africa Operations

For a PDF containing the travel notes click here

Other Areas

>> Travel Notes
Accommodation
Begging/Donations
Clothing
Community/school projects
Consumer Protection
Electricity
Equipment for Gorilla Tracking
Equipment for Rwenzoris
Getting Around
Getting There
Gorilla Parks/Families
Gorilla Tracking and Permits
Gratuities
Health/Medical
Insurance
Luggage
Meet and Greet Service
Money
Photography
Prices
Safety
Security
Telephone/Internet
Terms and Conditions
Time
Visas
Weather
A Final Word
Some Hotels, Lodges and Camps
Some Reading
Distances and Times
Terms and Conditions

For a PDF containing the travel notes click here
For a PDF containing a packing list click here

Member Associations




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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