On the Nile a Luxury African Adventure with a Purpose
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MILES ON THE NILE A LUXURY AFRICAN ADVENTURE WITH A PURPOSE DESIGNED FOR THE UGANDA: CURATED BY BEAUTIFUL WORLD JANUARY AFRICA BY FOUNDATION 19–30, 2019 DESIGN SAFARIS to benefit young African women a safari trek alongside in partnership with Kabiza through educational scholarships the Nile River Wilderness Safaris AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY FROM SUNUP TO SUNDOWN ITINERARY JANUARY 19–30, 2019 Please note some details may be subject to change. DAY 1: ENTEBBE Upon arrival at the Entebbe airport in Uganda, you’ll be met inside the arrival lounge with a warm Ugandan welcome from our hosts and tour guides, local press and Beautiful World Foundation (BFW) representatives. Then we’ll be off for a short drive to the Lake Victoria Hotel where you can catch your breath, relax, enjoy the pool and have dinner. This is where we’ll spend our first night. DAY 2: KAMPALA & JINJA Breakfast and off to Kampala where we’ll meet with press and give a short presentation about why we’re committed to education for young women. In the afternoon, we’ll host a gala reception at the Kampala Serena Hotel to meet the BFW girls and highlight the foundation’s impact in East Africa. That evening we’ll continue on to Jinja, a delightful tourist town where we’ll check into the Sunset Hotel overlooking the Nile. This legacy hotel has been part of the Nile story for many years. There’s a swimming pool to enjoy, and delicious Ugandan, Indian, Chinese and Continental meals will be available. After dinner, we’ll be fully orientated to the details and expectations for the rest of the trip. Our experienced guide, Jon Blanc, has lived and trekked in Uganda and East Africa for many years. This one-of-a-kind adventure would not be possible without him. You can be sure you’re in safe hands! DAY 3 This will be a 15-kilometer hike that takes us to where the explorer Speke was the first European to see the source of the Nile. Then on downstream past Owen Dam, which covers the Ripon Falls that Winston Churchill wrote about. We’ll end up at Holland House, a nice lodge with a view of the Nile. We’ll enjoy a late lunch, swim in the pool and stay overnight in their cozy cottages. ITINERARY DAY 4 After breakfast we’ll cross the Nile by boat and walk on what is referred to as the Busoga Side for 15 kilometers, then cross to the Buganda Side and check into the Haven Lodge. (River crossings are not in the wild part of the Nile.) This German-owned lodge is well loved by travelers and has delicious organic food and a swimming pool. DAY 5 After breakfast, we’ll hike to Itanda Falls. This Grade 6 rapid is dangerous, so we’ll portage and all equipment will remain in our vehicles for safekeeping. We’ll raft through Kalagal Falls and end our day at a camp along the river. DAY 6 We’ll take motorized boats early in the morning down the Nile, across Lake Kyoga to the old port of Masindi that’s connected to the Uganda Railroad. We’ll have lunch in Masindi. A 10-kilometer hike follows after the short drive to the entrance of Murchison Falls Park, taking us to Chobe Safari Lodge, an upmarket lodge along the Nile. DAY 7 Breakfast will be followed by a 15-kilometer hike along the river, accompanied by rangers. We’ll encounter exotic wildlife along the way and will take a break for a refreshing picnic lunch. By evening, we’ll return back to Chobe Lodge. DAY 8 We’ll drive on to Paraa Safari Lodge and see wildlife along the way. We’ll stop 10 kilometers from the northern side of Uhuru and Murchison Falls. We’ll hike toward the falls and back, viewing the Nile from its northern side. We’ll return to the lodge for a late lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. DAY 9 We’ll hike along the Nile, have breakfast, and then take a boat trip up the Nile to the falls. We’ll disembark here and take a two-hour hike up the side of the falls and beyond. We’ll drive from here to the south side park entrance, have a picnic lunch and hike along the Nile for a day’s total of 15 kilometers. We’ll return to spend a second night at the Paraa Lodge. ITINERARY DAY 10 This will take us where the Nile meets Lake Albert. We’ll continue with another 15-kilometer hike through to Butiaba on the Western Rift Escarpment. At the end of the day, we’ll check into Masindi Hotel, the oldest hotel in Uganda. DAY 11: ENTEBBE After a delicious breakfast, our journey will come full circle with a 4.5-hour drive back to Entebbe. Depending on your return flight schedule, you can stay another night back at the Lake Victoria Hotel or leave the same evening. If you wish to stay the extra night, please make your own arrangements with the hotel. NOTES Given the active nature of this safari, trip participants should be in moderate to good health. If there’s a day when you just can’t hike, the vehicles will be nearby to take care of you. They’ll carry all of our gear, so we’ll hike with just a light backpack. Participants must be age 18 or older, or 16+ and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Once you’ve signed up for this safari trek, we’ll book lodging and needed park permits. Should permits be issued in a different area in the Bwindi Forest, we’ll arrange appropriate lodging. If any lodge is fully booked, Africa By Design Safaris will select a comparable alternative. HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRIP? Don’t hesitate to get in touch. Email Lois Shaw, Executive Director of Africa By Design Safaris, at [email protected]. YOUR SAFARI PACKAGE $6,000 USD • Airport pickup and drop-off • Experienced guides • Ground transportation • Professional photographer and photos of our adventure • 4-wheel drive vehicles • English-speaking drivers • Park entrances and activity fees • Full board (accommodation and meals) • Bottled water • Park rangers • Educational scholarship gift NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE OF TRIP • Airfare • Traveler’s insurance • Uganda visa • Drinks (alcohol and sodas) • Tips • Walking sticks for trekking • Laundry services (unless offered complimentary of lodge) Visit wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/uganda and consult your physician for recommended/required vaccinations. If you’d like to extend your stay and visit the gorillas/chimpanzees, we’ll organize this separately with Kabiza Wilderness Safaris. Single supplements may not always be available, but we’ll do our best to make sure they’re offered as often as possible. The cost will be $50 USD extra per night per single room. THE SAFARI YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF This trip has limited availability and reservations are first come, first served. A $1,000 USD deposit is required to guarantee your reservation. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION 1. Fill out this form: africabydesignsafaris.com/miles-niles-reservations 2. Submit your deposit: PAYPAL Send payment via paypal.me/africabydesign CHECK Make payable to Lois Shaw and mail to: 122 Sloane Place, Newport News, Virginia 23606 USA PAYMENT SCHEDULE DUE UPON REGISTRATION Deposit to confirm your space: $1,000 USD DUE JANUARY 15, 2018 Second payment: $2,500 USD DUE JUNE 15, 2018 Final payment: $2,500 CANCELLATION POLICY • Up to six months prior to trip: 95% refund • Within one month prior to trip: 80% refund • No refund if cancellation is less than two weeks before trip Not only will we experience an incredible adventure together—we’ll also impact the lives of young women who YOUR would otherwise not have an opportunity to obtain the ADVENTURE education they deserve. AWAITS Don’t miss this chance to be part of the beauty, joy and possibility of East Africa. We can’t wait to welcome you and share a journey you’ll never forget. BEAUTIFULWORLDCANADA.ORG | AFRICABYDESIGNSAFARIS.COM | KABIZA.COM.