MILES ON THE NILE A LUXURY AFRICAN ADVENTURE WITH A PURPOSE

DESIGNED FOR THE : 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.

ARRIVAL (JANUARY 19) You can get your visa at the Entebbe Airport in Uganda (50.00 USD). Please bring recent bills and pay in cash. You must also have your yellow fever shot certificate. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by the Africa By Design team and Kabiza Wilderness Safari drivers and shuttled to the Cassia Hotel, a cozy lodge boasting the best view of Lake Victoria in . At the Cassia, we can relax, catch our breath and hear the stories from the women who will be arriving from the Gorilla Trek. This is our first night together in Africa!

DAY 1 (JANUARY 20) After breakfast and orientation at the Cassia, we will depart for Jinja (the source of the Nile) and the lovely Jinja Nile Resort (a two-hour drive). After checking in, you will have time to swim and have some lunch. The lovely grounds at the resort will be the location for our gala reception, celebrating the work of Beautiful World Canada. Ugandan dignitaries, the press, BWC personnel and Busoga Tribal Dancing will fill out the evening’s events.

DAY 2 (JANUARY 21) Today the hiking begins. After breakfast we will hike to the source of the Nile. We will hike to the original site where John Speke, the first European to see the Nile arrived, called the Nalubale Site. We will pass by where Win- ston Churchill saw the Ripon Falls and was amazed. After a day of hiking, we will have a sunset cruise including snacks and drinks, and then back “home” to the Jinja Nile Resort.

DAY 3 (JANUARY 22) After breakfast, we will cross the Nile and walk along what is referred to as the Busoga side of the river for 15 kilometers, then cross back 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 4 (JANUARY 23) Today you have your choice to either raft along the Nile—“From Mild to Wild”—or hike into the villages and along the Bujagali section of the Nile. ITINERARY

Dinner overlooking the Nile, with a German touch at The Haven, will round out the day.

DAY 5 (JANUARY 24) After an early breakfast, we will depart for the stage of our journey. We will stop for a delicious Indian buffet lunch at the Hotel and then continue on to the Paraa Lodge. It is at this point that the Nile drops down the western Rift escarpment and will provide us with glorious vistas. After checking in to the Paraa Lodge, we will head out for a sunset game drive and then back to the lodge for a late dinner.

DAY 6 (JANUARY 25) After breakfast, we will hike along the Nile stretch until lunch. The afternoon hike will begin with a short boat safari, and then we will continue our hike to the top of the falls. In the evening, back at the Paraa Lodge, we can relax around a bonfire on the grounds of the lodge and usually have an opportunity to watch the hippos grazing along the river.

DAY 7 (JANUARY 26) Today we head off to the delightful Choba Lodge. A safari drive at dawn will take us to the Choba in time for lunch. The afternoon will be a hike along the next leg of the Nile. CNN has reported in its travel news that the Choba Lodge has “the best gym with a view.” So if you’re not tired enough already, this is your chance for another workout with a great view! We will be staying in the luxury tents overlooking the Nile during our Choba stay.

DAY 8 (JANUARY 27) Breakfast will be followed by a 15-kilometer hike along the river accompanied by rangers. We will encounter exotic wildlife along the way and take a break for a refreshing picnic lunch. By evening, we’ll return to the Choba Lodge and sundowners along the river.

DAY 9 (JANUARY 28) As our journey ends, we will come full circle back to Kampala and stop for lunch at the upmarket Amuka Lodge. We will have a rare opportunity to experience rhino trekking, on foot with rangers. Then on to Kampala for a late afternoon check-in at the beautiful Lake Victoria Serena Resort.

DAY 10 (JANUARY 29) Vehicles and drivers will be available for us today. We have many options of what to do during the day: shopping at the modern Kampala malls, walking ITINERARY through botanical gardens, a walking safari in Kampala, chilling by the resort pool, or playing golf. We will gather back at the Serena Lake Victoria resort for our closing awards banquet, which will be an evening of fun and laughter.

DAY 11 (JANUARY 30) Departure Day. After a delicious breakfast we will say good bye to our drivers, hiking guides, rangers and new friends as we bring this amazing event to a close. Our lives will be changed forever, and the lives of the young women who will receive scholarships will never be the same. If you would like to remain at the Serena Lake Victoria for lunch, or for those who will be staying to tour with BWC and would like your room for another night, please let us know and we will make the bookings and invoice you. If your flights out are later today, ABDS will book day rooms, if you wish, at the Two Friends Hotel near the airport. Once we receive your departure times we will organize that with you according to your plans. Safari Njema!

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.

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