Pinnacle Company Brochure - World Travel Market Africa
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Pinnacle Company Brochure - World Travel Market Africa
PINNACLE AFRICA IN UGANDA AND RWANDA Tours & Service Rates 2015/2016 Last Updated April 2015 PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 1 Contents ABOUT US .............................................................................. 3 OUR VISION........................................................................... 3 NEWS 2015/2016................................................................... 4 SAFARIS.................................................................................. 5 SAFARI MAPS......................................................................... 5 ITINERARIES............................................................................ 7 GORILLAS, CHIMPS AND WILDLIFE – KIBALE FOREST, BWINDI AND LAKE MBURO (8 DAYS).................................. 7 GORILLAS AND GAME IN UGANDA AND RWANDA, (14 DAYS)............................................................................ 16 RWANDA GORILLAS TOUR (6 DAYS) -................................ 23 ACCOMMODATION RATES................................................ 25 Uganda Hotels and Lodges 2015.................................... 25 Rwanda Hotels and Lodges 2015..................................... 32 PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 2 About Us Pinnacle Associates Ltd, is a fully licensed (Licence Number 97635), leisure and logistics-support company operating in approximately 11 Eastern, Central and Western African countries. Headquartered in Uganda, the Company operates mainly four business Sectors: Safaris; Conferences and Event management; Incentives groups management; and field Logistical support. Our range of services explore the forgotten treasures of Africa, and include safari arrangements, Events and Conferences arrangements, incentive travel, provision of vehicle support services, interpretation services, Camp and field life support services and a vast range of related logistical support in the whole of Africa particularly in East and Central Africa. Over the past several years, we have handled over 7000 clients, taking many of them on holiday in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo, and to the neighboring countries of Kenya, and Tanzania - these are our areas of specialization. Our company has also partnered with the US Government to provide logistical support to their embassy staff and other officials on field operations in East Africa, Senegal, Niger, Guinea, Mauritania and Ethiopia among other countries, as our expertise and knowledge of these areas is unrivalled. As a result, we are the only company from East Africa that handles such services on a significant scale. Our experience on Uganda, Rwanda, Congo and Burundi is unparalleled. Since 2008 we have outfitted and operated mountain gorilla expeditions specializing in Mountain Gorilla safaris, and organizing Events and Conferences of all kinds in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo and Burundi. We have over 25 gorilla tours in Uganda and Rwanda; over 15 chimp safaris, 4 cultural tours and over 30 eco tours to these countries. In addition to gorilla tours, we also have game safaris and avi-tourism (bird watching). We can arrange specialized trips; Mountaineering in the Rwenzoris and Elgon, White Water rafting, City tours; car hire, and Cultural tours. Pinnacle Africa employs over 60 people, both permanent and seasonal staff. Our staff’s work and departments are sub-divided into Tours, Reservations, Car Hire, Events and Conferences, Drivers, while others are in Accounts, Field Logistics, Fleet Management, Sales and Marketing. The Driver-Guides’ department has the highest number of staff. With large operations in the four countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo, Pinnacle Safaris regularly trains its staff to keep up with the ever changing global conditions. PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 3 Our Vision Pinnacle Africa Safari’s ethos is to provide personalized service with the utmost dedication to the safety and enjoyment of our travelers. We are committed to the well-being of our employees as well as to having a positive impact on the communities and wild places that our trips reach. On all our treks and safaris we embrace the environmental ethic “Take Nothing but Photographs, Leave Nothing but Footprints”. Our knowledge and experience of the region is what enables us to do safaris of the best possible quality, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The huge infrastructure we have in place in Uganda, Rwanda, is what makes it possible to run safaris of such quality and inevitably this has required us to make regular trainings of our staff. PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 4 News 2015/2016 01 April – 31 May 2015 Discounted gorilla permits for low season, Foreign Non-residents: $350, down from the usual US$600. Take advantage of this discount by booking a gorilla safari with Pinnacle Africa. 10 May 2015 The Mburo Conservation Run has been set for the 10th May 2015! Not only are the 5, 10 and 21km distances on offer but a full marathon for those truely die hard runners is also on the cards this year. It promises to be a fun day full of running and wildlife! Join and run for wildlife. 3rd June 2015 Uganda Martyrs’ day. Pilgrims from all over the world will be travelling to Namugongo Shrine, Kampala Uganda, to pay homage to the martyrs who died for faith. 2nd and 3rd July 2015 Uganda will have a business forum day and the national day respectively at Expo Milan, Italy. These days will be graced by high profile people and the President of Uganda. July 2015 Kwita Izina (Gorilla naming ceremony) Rwanda always hold Kwita Izina at Kinigi annually to name new born baby gorillas. Pinnacle Africa as usual will offer discounted gorilla tours to Rwanda for this popular ceremony. July 2015 President Barack Obama is set to visit Kenya in July 2015. He will hold bilateral meetings and attend a global entrepreneurship summit, which will also handle security and how to expand the economic wellbeing in the country. This will also be geared towards Tourism and Investment in the East African region. PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 5 November 2015 Pope Francis will be visiting Uganda in November and Central African Republic. 01st – 30th November 2015 Discounted gorilla permits for low season, Foreign Non-residents: $350, down from the usual US$600. Take advantage of this discount by booking a gorilla safari with Pinnacle Africa. 01 April – 31 May 2016 Discounted gorilla permits for low season, Foreign Non-residents: $350, down from the usual US$600. Take advantage of this discount by booking a gorilla safari with Pinnacle Africa. May 2016 Fam trip for 30 tour operators, organized by Pinnacle Africa. Please register your interest before 15 March 2015. Sep 2016 USA Road shows. Come and meet Pinnacle Africa and discuss business opportunities. Oct 2016 Roadshows in Scandinavian countries. Come and meet Pinnacle Africa and discuss business opportunities. 01st – 30th November 2016 Discounted gorilla permits for low season, Foreign Non-residents: $350, down from the usual US$600. Take advantage of this discount by booking a gorilla safari with Pinnacle Africa. PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 6 Safaris - Uganda PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 7 Rwanda PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 8 Itineraries GORILLAS, CHIMPS AND WILDLIFE – KIBALE FOREST, BWINDI AND LAKE MBURO (8 DAYS) Level of accommodations: Mid-Range or Luxury only TOUR AT A GLANCE Day Itinerary Accommodation Day 1 Entebbe Meals Boma Guest House B Day 2 Entebbe – Kibale Forest Ndali Lodge B, L, D Day 3 Kibale Forest Ndali Lodge B, L, D Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park Katara Lodge Day 5 Bwindi National Park Day 6 Bwindi National Park Day 7 Lake Mburo Park Day 8 Lake Mburo-Kampala B, L, D Chameleon Hill Lodge B, L, D Chameleon Hill Lodge B, L, D Mburo Safari Lodge B, L, D Fly out B,L On this tour, you will travel to see chimpanzees in Kibale Forest; wildlife and birds in Queen Elizabeth National Park - elephant, lion, buffalo, hippo, leopard; and gorillas in Bwindi. Kibale Forest has the highest number of primates in Africa - thirteen species in all, including red, black and white colobus, blue monkeys and baboons and a large number of chimpanzees. A forest walk provides a high possibility of seeing and hearing and seeing chimps, birds and other primates playing around through the forest. An excursion to Bigodi wetland gives the opportunity of seeing the unusual birds and other primates which live around the swamp. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park (QE), below the famous Rwenzori mountains, an African savannah park, consisting of plain surroundings. The launch trip along the Kazinga Channel is especially rewarding for viewing hippo, buffalo, elephant and a large host of birds amounting to over 500 species! The beautiful steeply forested Kyambura Gorge nearby, is home not only to chimpanzees but also the red-tailed monkey, black and white colobus and many bird species. PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 9 The magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park, in the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley, is centred around Lake Edward and Lake George. The two lakes are linked by the Kazinga channel, a waterway rich in wildlife and birds. The Rwenzori Mountains act as a majestic backdrop to the park’s variety of habitats - tropical forest, green meadows, savannah, crater lakes and swamps. Continue further West to track one of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Rushaga or Mgahinga Gorilla families of Uganda – all these are the edge of the western rift valley. The forest is also rich in birds, chimps, monkeys and butterflies. Bwindi is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa, with both montane and lowland forest. About half of the world‘s population of mountain gorillas - about 350 animals - are found in Bwindi. Other activities include volcano climbing, guided nature walk in the forest for primates, birds and butterflies or enjoy the breathtaking landscape! Return to Kampala via Lake Mburo Park in Mbarara for unusual wildlife. This overnight stop is also necessary to break the long journey from Bwindi. For all categories of accommodation, all drinks (except bottled water in vehicle) are excluded in the safari cost and clients are to pay for them direct to the hotels/Camps / Lodges. Clients could choose to fly out the following day in cases where there are no flights for their departure on the last day of the itinerary. A supplement for the extra night will be required. ITINERARY DAY 01, Arrival Arrive Entebbe airport. Meet, greet and transfer to Boma Guest House in Entebbe for overnight (Bed and Breakfast) PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 10 DAY 02, Kibale Forest After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Kibale National Park– Drive is 5-6hours Kibale, 766 km2 is one of Uganda’s enchanting forested parks. Here, you can hike in the park for hours observing the drama of life in a rain forest. The park contains pristine lowland tropical rain forest, montane forest, and mixed tropical deciduous forest. In addition to forest, you will also notice areas of grassland and of swamp. The forest is rich in wildlife. It is most noted for its primate population. Some of these are red-tailed monkey, diademed monkey olive baboon, chimpanzee, black and white colobus. Some of the other mammals you might see are bushbuck, Harvey’s red duiker, blue duiker, bush pig, and African civet. More difficult to spot are buffalo, waterbuck, hippo, warthog, and giant forest hog. Herds of elephant once travelled back and forth through the area. These elephants have become more and more rare, and now are seldom seen. The birdlike in the forest and grasslands of the forest is abundant. There are almost 300 species, which have been identified here. There are 144 species of butterfly in the park and a diverse population of moths and other insects. A system of trails has been developed within the park, and tour guides are available to guide visitors. Overnight: Chimpanzee Guest House for Mid range, full board Or: Ndali Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge for high level. Day 03, Kibale National Park Today after breakfast you will depart for the forest for Chimp trekking. The tracking can be strenuous 2 - 4 hours trip would not be uncommon and so you should be fit and prepared with the correct footwear and drinking water for the duration and later. Upon return you can do the Bigodi Swamp walk or a walk to the craters. Overnight: Chimpanzee Guest House for Mid range, full board Or: Ndali Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge for high level, full board DAY 04, to Queen Elizabeth Park Drive on the southbound road; past captivating attractions en route: look at royal drum makers, brief stop at the Equator and be in both hemispheres at once, drive past the roadside markets aerated with fruit and vegetables. Continue to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving very late in the afternoon, keeping an eye out for the game. [Approximate driving time: 3 hours] Overnight: Ihamba Lodge for Mid range, full board Or: Katara Lodge/Mweya Lodge for high level, full board DAY 05, Queen Elizabeth Park to Bwindi Today we go for an early morning game drive. Afterwards, start for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We may drive via Ishasha, weather conditions permitting – where you may see tree-climbing lion - or drive through farmland to Bwindi. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours] Overnight: Travellers Rest Hotel/Mutanda Lake Resort for lower mid level PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 11 Or: Chameleon Hill Lodge for upper Mid range, full board Or: Clouds Lodge for high level, full board DAY 06, Gorilla tracking! Go gorilla tracking (subject to availability of gorilla permits at time of booking), carrying a packed lunch. You will be accompanied by a guide and porters who will carry your shoulder pack for you. You will then set off to the thick forest in search of gorillas. The terrain can be difficult, with steep slopes covered in dense vegetation that gives the park its name. In addition, the altitude of 5200 feet and more means participants do need to be physically fit. The time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 8 hours before one returns to camp. Difficulty, however, is not impossibility and coming face to face with the great primates is well worth it! Overnight: Travellers Rest Hotel/Mutanda Lake Resort for lower mid level Or: Chameleon Hill Lodge for upper Mid range, full board Or: Clouds Lodge for high level, full board DAY 07, Lake Mburo Park A gentle drive on the southbound road; passing charming attractions en route: look at royal drum makers, enjoy the Equator, stop at the roadside markets to enjoy some fruit and vegetables. Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda‘s most conspicuous park, with zebra, leopard, hippo, antelope and many birds. Lunch on arrival. Boat trip on Lake Mburo. Time permitting you can have an evening game drive. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours] Overnight: Mburo Safari Lodge for mid level Or: Mihingo Lodge/Mantana Camp for high level, full board DAY 08, Lake Mburo to Kampala After your breakfast, start for Kampala arriving early afternoon. You will have this day to relax after a long hours drive the previous day. Optional, you will go for a city tour around Kampala, shop for artfacts, etc and then transfer to the Air port for your flight back. Cost of this tour (in USD) Budget Mid-Range Luxury 1 Pax 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax N/A 4,382 5,137 N/A 2,460 4,106 N/A 2,037 3,566 N/A 1,956 3,458 PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 12 INCLUSIONS • • EXCLUSIONS Daily breakfast Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kampala/Entebbe, FB on tour) Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary Boat trip in Kazinga Channels, QE park Chimpanzee and Gorilla Permits Boat trip in Murchison Falls park Boat trip in Lake Mburo park All fees for parks, and entrances Bigodi wetland area, Kibale forest Mineral/bottled water in vehicle All transfers, fuel with 4x4 vehicle English speaking driver-guide all along the tour Cultural visits where available • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Meals in Kampala/Entebbe Visa fees for Uganda and Rwanda Boat cruise in Bunyonyi Extra drinks at lunches and dinners Air tickets Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry GORILLAS, CHIMPANZEES & BIRDS OF UGANDA TOUR: JEWELS OF UGANDA (14 Days) TOUR AT A GLANCE DayItineraryAccommodationMeals Day 1 Entebbe - Arrive Boma Guest House B Day 2 Murchison Falls NP Murchison River Lodge B, L, D Day 3 Murchison Falls NP Murchison River Lodge B, L, D Day 4 Murchison-Budongo Glory Summit Hotel B, L, D Day 5 Hoima-Fort Portal Chimpanzee Forest Guest House B, L, D Day 6 Kibaale Forest NP Chimpanzee Forest Guest House B, L, D PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 13 Day 7 Queen Eliz. National Park Ihamba Lakeside Lodge B, L, D Day 8 Queen Eliz. National Park Ihamba Lakeside Lodge B, L, D Day 9 Queen Eliz. National Park Ishasha Jungle Lodge B, L, D Travellers Rest Hotel B, L, D Travellers Rest Hotel B, L, D Bunyonyi Overland Resort B, L, D Mburo Safari Lodge B, L, D Day 10 Bwindi National Park Day 11 Bwindi National Park Day 12 Bwindi-Bunyonyi Day 13 Day 14 Mburo - Kampala Entebbe, Fly outBB This is one of our longest safaris, this tour visits the stunning National Parks in Uganda. Five of these Murchison Falls, Semliki, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi are in the Western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley! Your trip starts with Murchison Falls Conservation Area, the largest in the country, with chimps, birds, crocodile, and game. Visit the dramatic Falls from which the park derives its name. Drive the long journey westwards to Semliki Game Reserve for chimps, birds and game. Kibale Forest, nearby, is home to thirteen species of primates the highest in tropical Africa. Animal species such as red, black and white colobus, blue monkeys and baboons and a large number of chimpanzees can be seen. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains: a half day walk into the mountains is possible. The launch trip along the Kazinga Channel in QE is especially good for viewing hippo, buffalo, elephant and a large host of birds. The beautiful steeply forested Kyambura Gorge nearby, is home not only to chimpanzees but also the red-tailed monkey, black and white colobus and many bird species. Around Ishasha go on the hunt for the famous tree-climbing lions which lounge nonchalantly on old fig trees. Further south in Bwindi go gorilla tracking and see other primates, birds and butterflies. Have an opportunity to track gorillas again or climb a volcano, go birding or take in the breathtaking landscape. Return to Kampala via Lake Mburo, one of Uganda’s most conspicuous parks rich in birds, hippo, buffalo, and zebra. ITINERARY DAY 01, Arrival Arrive Entebbe airport. Meet, greet and transfer to Boma Guest House in Entebbe or to Hotel Africana in Kampala for overnight, in mid-range (BB) OR: Laico Lake Victoria Hotel/Kampala Serena Hotel in high level (BB) DAY 02, Kampala to Murchison Briefing from your guide before taking a gentle drive for Murchison Falls Conservation Area. Drive through Luwero. Lunch en route and continue to the park. Visit the top of the stimulating MurchiPINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 14 son Falls, crashing through a narrow gorge. [Approx. driving time: 6 hours] Overnight: Murchison River Lodge for mid level (B, L, D); OR: Paraa Lodge/Chobe’s Lodge for high level (B, L, D) DAY 03, In Murchison An early morning game viewing north of the Nile. Launch trip to the bottom of the mighty exciting Falls, with crocodiles, and a vast array of birds including the rare shoebill stork, lounging on the banks of the Nile. Hippos are everywhere! Evening game drive. Overnight: Murchison River Lodge for mid level (B, L, D); OR: Paraa Lodge/Chobe’s Lodge for high level (B, L, D) DAY 04, Murchison to Budongo to Hoima An early start. Game drive on your way to Kaniyo-Pabidi in Budongo Forest. Go for a guided nature walk to track chimpanzees. Budongo is also known for its many plant and bird species. On return drive to Hoima via the mesmerising Lake Albert, view fishing villages, local communities and local fishermen. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]. O/N: Glory Summit Hotel in Hoima for mid range (B,L,D). OR: Hoima Cultural Lodge for high level (B,L,D) DAY 05, Hoima to Fort Portal Drive south to Fort Portal, past big tea plantations, lunch en route. Proceed to your lodging in Kibale. Either explore a crater lake nearby or relax at your lodging. [Approximate driving time: 5 hour(s)] Overnight: Chimpanzee Guest House for Mid range, full board Or: Ndali Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge for high level, DAY 06, In Kibale Forest A guided nature walk in Kibale Forest, which has the highest number of primates in Africa - including red, black and white colobus, blue monkeys and baboons and a large number of chimpanzees. A forest walk provides a high possibility of seeing and hearing a vast number of chimps and other primates crashing around through the forest. Birdlife is also fabulous, with over 300 species recorded in the forest. An afternoon PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 15 walk in Bigodi wetland gives the opportunity of seeing the unusual birds, baboons, chimpanzee and other primates which live around the swamp. Overnight: Chimpanzee Guest House for Mid range, full board Or: Ndali Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge for high level, DAY 07, To Queen Elizabeth Park Leave for Queen Elizabeth Park, passing via the Rwenzoris, or “Mountains of The Moon” as they are sometimes called. Continue to Queen Elizabeth. You will have an Evening game drive. [Approximate driving time: 4 hours] Overnight: Ihamba Lodge for Mid range, full board Or: Katara Lodge/Mweya Lodge for high level, full board DAY 08, In Queen Elizabeth Park Visit Kyambura gorge to track chimpanzees, man’s closest relation. In the afternoon, a game drive on your way out of the park. A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel is a rewarding experience Overnight: Ihamba Lodge for Mid range, full board Or: Katara Lodge/Mweya Lodge for high level, full board DAY 09, In Queen Elizabeth Park – Ishasha Sector Visit the Ishasha sector, an area with the highest concentration of wildlife in the park including the tree climbing lion! Overnight: Ishasha Jungle lodge for mid range (B,L,D) OR: Ishasha Wilderness Camp for high level (B,L,D) DAY 10, Queen Elizabeth Park to Bwindi Leave for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We may drive via Ishasha, weather conditions permitting where you may see tree-climbing lion - or drive through farmland to Bwindi. [Approximate driving time: 4 hours] Overnight: Travellers Rest Hotel/Mutanda Lake Resort for lower mid level Or: Chameleon Hill Lodge for upper Mid range, full board Or: Clouds Lodge for high level, full board DAY 11, Bwindi gorilla tracking Go gorilla tracking (subject to availability of gorilla permits at time of booking), carrying a packed PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 16 lunch. You will be accompanied by a guide and porters who will carry your shoulder pack for you. You will then set off to the thick forest in search of gorillas. The terrain can be difficult, with steep slopes covered in dense vegetation that gives the park its name. In addition, the altitude of 5200 feet and more means participants do need to be physically fit. The time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 8-9 hours before one returns to camp. Difficulty, however, is not impossibility and coming face to face with the great primates is well worth it! Overnight: Travellers Rest Hotel/Mutanda Lake Resort for lower mid level, B,L,D Or: Chameleon Hill Lodge for upper Mid range, B,L,D Or: Clouds Lodge for high level, B,L,D DAY 12, Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi After breakfast, a gentle drive to Lake Bunyonyi for mesmerising views of the lake, relax at the sandy beaches, explore nearby local communities and pygmies by private boat. Overnight: Bunyonyi Overland Resort for mid range (B,L,D) OR: Birdnest Lodge for high level (B,L,D) DAY 13, Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park via Kabale. Boat trip and an evening game drive. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours] Overnight: Mburo Safari Lodge for mid range (B,L,D). OR: Mihingo Lodge/Mantana Tented Camp for high level (B,L,D) DAY 14, Return and fly out Time permitting, early morning game drive. Return to Kampala via Masaka, and on to Kampala arriving late afternoon, lunch en route (HB). [Approximate driving time: 4 hours] End of service. PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 17 COST OF ITINERARY, based on a Jeep 2015/2016 Rates PACKAGE PRICES (USD) – without gorilla, chimp permits, Pax PP In Double, Mid range as above PP In Double, Upper Mid range at gorilla park PP In Double, High level/ Luxury as above 1 Person on Safari | Mid | Upper | Luxury EXTRAS German/Foreign speaking Guide Gorilla Permit PP, Uganda Chimpanze Permit, Kibale Forest PP Chimpanzee Permit, Kyambura PP Chimpanzee Permit, Budongo PP Extra night QE Park | Mid | Luxury Extra night Gorilla Park | Mid | Luxury Extra night Mburo Park (from Bwindi) | Mid | Luxury Extra night Kampala | Mid | Luxury Day room (to 5.00pm) Mid | Top level 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax SRS 4,687 4,082 3,718 3,625 3,343 487 7,012 6,407 6,043 5,950 5,668 6,387 5,782 5,418 5,325 50,43 1,168 1,318 USD 5,840 | USD 7,745 | USD 8,360 FOR 1 PERSON BELOW FEES NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE USD 100/day Uganda | USD 120 in Rwanda USD 600 USD 150 USD 60 USD 85 USD 295 | USD 330pp USD 356 | USD 610PP ($500 | $700 1pax) with transportation USD 288 | USD 388PP ($500 | $620 1pax) with transportation USD 100PP | USD 183PP ($165 | $350 1pax) without transport USD 70PP | USD 85PP PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 18 Domestic Flight BWD-EBB one way (Bwindi) USD 330pp Domestic Flight BWD-EBB Return (Bwindi) USD 490pp Uganda Visa Arrangements Visa fee USD 50 INCLUSIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Daily breakfast • Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kampala/Entebbe, FB on tour) • Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in • the itinerary • Boat trip in Kazinga Channels, QE park Chimpanzee and Gorilla Permits Boat trip in Murchison Falls park Boat trip in Lake Mburo park All fees for parks, and entrances Bigodi wetland area, Kibale forest Boat cruise in Bunyonyi Mineral/bottled water in vehicle All transfers, fuel with 4x4 vehicle English speaking driver-guide all along the tour Cultural visits where available EXCLUSIONS Meals in Kampala/Entebbe Visa fees for Uganda and Rwanda Extra drinks at lunches and dinners Air tickets Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 19 GORILLAS AND GAME IN UGANDA AND RWANDA, (14 DAYS) Level of Service: Mid-Range accommodations in Uganda/Rwanda with an option for high level properties at the gorilla parks TOUR AT A GLANCE DayItineraryAccommodationMeal Plan Day 1 Entebbe - Kampala Day 2 Boma Guest House BB Murchison Falls NP Murchison River Lodge B, L, D Day 3 Murchison Falls NP Murchison River Lodge B, L, D Day 4 Kibaale Forest NP Chimpanzee Forest Guest House B, L, D Day 5 Kibaale Forest NP Chimpanzee Forest Guest House B, L, D Day 6 Queen Eliz. National Park Ihamba Lakeside Lodge B, L, D Day 7 Queen Eliz. National Park Ihamba Lakeside Lodge B, L, D Day 8 Bwindi National Park Mutanda Lake Resort B, L, D Mutanda Lake Resort Day 9 Bwindi National Park B, L, D Day 10 Volcanoes NationalPark Mountain Gorilla View Lodge B, L, D Day 11 Volcanoes NationalPark Mountain Gorilla View Lodge B, L, D Day 12 Lake Kivu Paradise Malahide Resort B, L, D Day 13 Lake Kivu Paradise Malahide Resort B, L, D Day 14 Departure - BB ITINERARY Day 01, Arival Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet our guide and transfer to check-in at Boma Guest House (Bed and breakfast). Day 02: ENTEBBE - MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK Leave Entebbe for Murchison Falls Game Park through Luwero to the meandering Victoria Nile and the dramatic Murchison Falls in the National Park. Murchison falls National Park is the biggest in the PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 20 country, a stunning beautiful home for wildlife. The Murchison Falls is a point where the 50 metre wide Nile is forced through a narrow cleft in the rocks, dropping down with a thundering roar and a beautiful rainbow. The three-hour launch trip to the bottom of the Falls is unforgettable, both to experience this mighty river and to see the wildlife and birds that bask on its banks. Experience the mighty River Nile thundering down a narrow opening and go for a game drive searching for the park’s big game and birds. Overnight: Murchison River Lodge for mid level (B, L, D); OR: Paraa Lodge/Chobe’s Lodge for high level (B, L, D) Day 03: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK An early morning game viewing north of the Nile. Launch trip to the bottom of the mighty exciting Falls, with crocodiles, hippos and a vast array of birds including the rare shoebill stork, lounging on the banks of the Nile. Evening game drive. Overnight: Murchison River Lodge for mid level (B, L, D); OR: Paraa Lodge/Chobe’s Lodge for high level (B, L, D) Day 04: MURCHISON – KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK Take the long drive to Fort Portal, through Hoima with Lake Albert in the distance. Drive past green fields and tea plantations scattered across the region. Reach Kibale late. [Approximate driving time: 7 hours] Overnight: Chimpanzee Guest House for Mid range, full board Or: Ndali Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge for high level, Day 05, CHIMPANZEE TRACKING – KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK You will go for guided nature walk in Kibale Forest with the highest number of primates in Africa, including red, black and white colobus, blue monkeys and baboons and a large number of chimpanzees. A chimpanzee walk provides a high possibility of seeing and hearing the noisy chimps and other primates playing around through the forest. Various birds over 300 species are recorded in the forest. An afternoon walk in Bigodi wetland gives the opportunity of seeing the unusual birds, baboons, chimps and other primates which live around the swamp. Overnight: Chimpanzee Guest House for Mid range, full board Or: Ndali Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge for high level, DAY 06, KIBALE - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK Leave for Mweya in Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing via the Rwenzoris, or Mountains of The Moon as they are sometimes called. Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley, is located around Lake Edward, Lake George and the Kazinga channel rich in wildlife and birds. Over 500 bird species are present, including the shoebill stork, the black bee-eater, 11 different species of kingfisher and several falcons, eagles and flamingos which can be seen on a launch cruise alongside game, especially hippo, buffalo, elephants Overnight: Ihamba Lodge for Mid range, full board Or: Katara Lodge/Mweya Lodge for high level, full board PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 21 Day 07: QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK Early morning game drive. A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel is a rewarding experience. Evening game drive. Overnight: Ihamba Lodge for Mid range, full board Or: Katara Lodge/Mweya Lodge for high level, full board DAY 08, Queen Elizabeth Park to Bwindi Today we go for an early morning game drive. Afterwards, start for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We may drive via Ishasha, weather conditions permitting – where you may see tree-climbing lion - or drive through farmland to Bwindi. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours] Overnight: Travellers Rest Hotel/Mutanda Lake Resort for lower mid level Or: Chameleon Hill Lodge for upper Mid range, full board Or: Clouds Lodge for high level, full board DAY 09, GORILLA TRACKING! – BWINDI OR GAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK Go gorilla tracking (subject to availability of gorilla permits at time of booking) Mt. Mgahinga Gorilla park or South-western Bwindi (permit cost shown separately), carrying a packed lunch. You will be accompanied by a guide and porters who will carry your shoulder pack for you. You will then set off to the thick forest in search of gorillas. The terrain can be difficult, with steep slopes covered in dense vegetation that gives the park its name. In addition, the altitude of 5200 feet and more means participants do need to be physically fit. The time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 8 hours before one returns to camp. Difficulty, however, is not impossibility and coming face to face with the great primates is well worth it! Overnight: Travellers Rest Hotel/Mutanda Lake Resort for lower mid level Or: Chameleon Hill Lodge for upper Mid range, full board Or: Clouds Lodge for high level, full board PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 22 Day 10: BWINDI - PARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS, RWANDA Transfer to Kinigi in Rwanda via Cyanika boarder (Visa fees $30). Finalise boarder clearance arrangements to Rwanda (note: Clocks backwards one hour) Drive the one hour to Ruhengeri. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known. [Approximate driving time: 3 hours] Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for mid range; OR: Jack Hanna Cottage for Upper range, Full Board OR: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Virunga Lodge for Luxury, Full Board Mountain Gorilla View Lodge: rate is inclusive of all meals, and taxes only. Jack Hanna Cottage: rate is inclusive of all meals, tea, coffee, water and 18% Vat tax. At Virunga Lodge the tariff is on an all-inclusive basis and in addition to accommodation and meals, include unlimited consumption of all available alcoholic and soft drinks, laundry services, and any activities clients wish to do around the lodges. One complimentary massage per guest is also offered. At Sabinyo Silverback Lodge: Rate includes full board accommodation with 3 meals per person per night booked, laundry, room service, drinks (wines, beers & soft drinks), Community Bed Night Fees and applicable VAT. Rates exclude drinks (champagnes, liqueurs & spirits), and personal expenses. Day 11: PARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS In Parc National des Volcans: Either go gorilla tracking (on payment of US$750 gorilla permit supplement at time of booking) or Track the golden monkeys or climb the awesome Visoke volcano, or trek to Karisoke Research Centre which was set up by the famous primatologist Dian Fossey, or visit local communities.. O/N: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (B, L, D). OR: Jack Hanna Cottage for Upper range, Full Board OR: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Virunga Lodge for Luxury, Full Board Day 12: LAKE KIVU Morning at leisure. Drive to Gisenyi, a town on Lake Kivu for two days of relaxation by the sandy PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 23 beaches, after days of intense activity. [Approximate driving time: 1 hour] O/N: Paradise Malahide or Palm Garden Resort for mid range (B, L, D) OR: Serena Kivu Hotel (B, L, D) Day 13: LAKE KIVU Lake Kivu for two days of relaxation by the sandy beaches, after days of intense activity. [Approximate driving time: 1 hour] O/N: Paradise Malahide or Palm Garden Resort for mid-range (B, L, D) OR: Serena Kivu Hotel for high level (B, L, D) Day 14: DEPARTURE Transfer to Kigali airport in time for check-in for your flight. [Approximate driving time: 3 hour] End of service Cost of this tour (in USD) Budget Mid-Range Luxury 1 Pax 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax N/A 7,563 11,818 N/A 4,888 8,668 N/A 3,726 6,495 N/A 3,565 6,337 PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 24 INCLUSIONS • • EXCLUSIONS Daily breakfast, except of first day Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kigali, Entebbe or Kampala; FBon tour – see terms for luxury lodges) Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary All fees for parks, and entrances Gorilla and Chimpanzee Permits, as quoted separately Mineral/bottled water in vehicle All transfers, fuel with4x4 vehicle English speaking driver-guide all along the tour Cultural visits where available Genocide Memorial visit in Kigali is always complementary and has no bearing on cost if guests choose to have it or not. Overnight stays at Sabinyo Silverback Lodge include $87 per person per night, which are the Community fees. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Meals in Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali Extra drinks at lunches and dinners Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry Other optional activities For Single rooms, the Supplement (SRS) has to be paid Air tickets Visa fees for Uganda or Rwanda Low Season rates apply to High level property rates in Rwanda only RWANDA GORILLA TRACKING – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS GORILLAS TOUR AT A GLANCE DayItineraryAccommodationMeals Day 1 Kigali Kigali serena B Day 2 Parc de Volcans Sabinyo silverback B, L, D Day 3 Parc de Volcans Sabinyo silverback B, L, D Day 4 Kigali B On this trip, you will visit Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the north of Rwanda which habituates approximately 300 mountain gorillas. Ten Gorilla families are habituated for tracking. Each of the Gorillla families allows a maximum of 8 tourists tracking per day. On addition to gorilla tracking, you PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 25 may also climb the Visoke volcano and track other primates including golden monkeys. You can also visit the Dian Fossey’s Karisoke Research Centre (her Grave) or do a Village walk, all on payment of extra. ITINERARY Day One: Arrival On your arrival at the airport, you will and greet with our driver guide who will then brief you on your tour. Overnight: Chez Lando hotel for Mid-range Or: Kempinski Hotel des Mille Collines for upper range, Bed & Breakfast OR: Kigali Serena Hotel (high level), Bed & Breakfast Day Two: Transfer to Gorilla Park Cultural tour of Kigali city, with an optional visit to the Genocide Memorial Museum at Gisozi [1 hour]. Transfer to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known [Approximate drive time: 3 hours] Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for lower mid-range; OR: Jack Hanna Cottage for Upper range, (B, L, D) OR: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Virunga Lodge for Luxury, (B, L, D) Mountain Gorilla View Lodge: rate is inclusive of all meals, and taxes only. Jack Hanna Cottage: rate is inclusive of all meals, tea, coffee, water and 18% Vat tax. At Virunga Lodge the tariff is on an all-inclusive basis and in addition to accommodation and meals, include unlimited consumption of all available alcoholic and soft drinks, laundry services, and any activities clients wish to do around the lodges. One complimentary massage per guest is also offered. At Sabinyo Silverback Lodge: Rate includes full board accommodation with 3 meals per person per night booked, laundry, room service, drinks (wines, beers & soft drinks), Community Bed Night Fees and applicable VAT. Rates exclude drinks (champagnes, liqueurs & spirits), and personal expenses. PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 26 Day Three: Gorilla Tracking After breakfast, depart to the headquarters of the Park for briefing before starting to track gorillas. After an hour of experiencing the closest primate to human. You will retire for lunch. Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for lower mid range; OR: Jack Hanna Cottage for Upper range, (B, L, D) OR: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Virunga Lodge for Luxury, (B, L, D) Day Four: Gorilla Tracking and Departure Optional second gorilla tracking. Or do one of the optional activities: see list below On return, lunch and drive to Kigali. Transfer to the Airport for departure. End of Service Cost of this tour (in USD) Budget Mid-Range Luxury 1 Pax 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax N/A 2,488 4,203 N/A 1,587 2,887 N/A 1,478 2,575 N/A 1,248 2,548 PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 27 INCLUSIONS • • EXCLUSIONS Daily breakfast, except of first day Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kigali, FB on tour – see terms for luxury lodges) Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary All fees for parks, and entrances Mineral/bottled water in vehicle All transfers, fuel with vehicle English speaking driver-guide all along the tour Cultural visits where available Genocide Memorial visit in Kigali is always complementary and has no bearing on cost if guests choose to have it or not. Low Season rates apply to High level property rates only • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gorilla Permits, quoted separately Meals in Kigali Other optional activities Extra drinks at lunches and dinners Air tickets Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry For Single rooms, the Supplement (SRS) has to be paid Visa fees for Rwanda RWANDA GORILLAS AND CHIMPANZEES TOUR (6 DAYS) NOTE: Tour with an English speaking guide (Foreign language speaking guide requires payment of an extra) TOUR AT A GLANCE DayItineraryAccommodationMeals Day 1 Kigali Chez Lando Hotel B Day 2 Nyungwe National Park Nyungwe Lodge B, L, D Day 2 Nyungwe National Park Nyungwe Lodge B, L, D Day 4 Volcanoes National Park Mountain Gorilla View Lodge B, L, D Day 5 Volcanoes National Park Mountain Gorilla View Lodge B, L, D Day 6 Kigali PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 B 28 Itinerary Day One: Arrival You will arrive at kanombe international airport in Kigali from Arusha (JRO airport) with RwandAir in the afternoon. After completion of immigration and customs formalities a representative of our agency (Guide/driver) will meet, greet and transfer you to your accomodation. O/N Chez Lando Bungaloes (Bed and breakfast) Day Two: Kigali City tour – Nyungwe Forest National Park In the morning your driver / guide will pick you up. After breakfast you will do a brief city tour. The City tour of Kigali gives the outsider an opportunity to see Kigali Commercial, administrative, cultural and Residential areas. This includes the Kigali Genocide Museum that is at the heart of every Rwandan, the Nyamironko Kigali market is one that shows a typical local goods market, and the Franco-Rwandan cultural centre shows some of the collections from the colonial times. Start for Nyungwe Forest National Park. Along the way, make stops at places of interest including local markets, the traditional palace of Rwanda’s Former King in Nyanza. In Butare, visit the Botanical Gardens and a cultural museum. Drive past green fields of tea scattered across the hillsides and the small wooden houses unique to the areas surrounding Nyungwe Forest. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours] O/N: Nyungwe Forest Lodge (B,L,D) DAY Three: Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest Go chimp tracking in Nyungwe Forest, the largest in Central Africa. Rest of the day at leisure. O/N Nyungwe Forest Lodge (B, L, D). DAY Four: Nyungwe Forest to Parc National des Volcans Return to Kigali or pass via Gisenyi to Ruhengeri. Drive north to Kinigi via Ruhengeri. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known. [Approximate driving time: 7 hours] Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for lower mid range; OR: Jack Hanna Cottage for Upper range, (B, L, D) OR: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Virunga Lodge for Luxury, (B, L, D) Day Five: Gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans After breakfast, you will drive to the Park Headquarters for briefing by the guides before heading for PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 29 gorilla tracking in the park. Tracking can be hard and challenging hence requires physical fitness of the participants. Parc National des Volcans is a forest with hilly sceneries, steep slopes and swamps can make tracking a hard and tiring experience. Tracking can take as long as up to 9 hours of a walk in the forest searching for the gorillas. However an our of interaction with this closest relatives to human the rare endangered species is indeed a rewarding experience. Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge for lower mid range; OR: Jack Hanna Cottage for Upper range, (B, L, D) OR: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Virunga Lodge for Luxury, (B, L, D) Day Six: Parc National des Volcans- Choice of activities – Kigali Morning at leisure. OR optional activities in Parc National des Volcans on payment of extra: either track gorillas a second time ($750pp), track the golden monkeys ($110), climb Visoke volcano ($105), climb Mount Muhabura ($70), visit Dian Fossey’s Research center and grave ($90pp), Musanze caves visit ($60pp), visit a local Women’s project ($40pp), do a nature walk in the park ($50pp), or simply stroll around the local communities, local markets and relax at the lodge (free). PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 30 Lunch, freshen up and drive back to Kigali airport, checking in at 19.30 and leave at 22.30 on KLM flight to Germany. Cost of this tour (in USD) Budget Mid-Range Luxury 1 Pax 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax N/A 4,700 5,641 N/A 3,275 3,962 N/A 2,900 3,500 N/A 2,825 3,423 INCLUSIONS • • • • • • • • • • Daily breakfast, except on first day Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kigali, FB on tour) Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary All fees for parks, and entrances 1 Gorilla Permit, 1 Chimpanzee permit Mineral/bottled water in vehicle All transfers, fuel with 4x4 vehicle English speaking driver-guide all along the tour Cultural visits EXCLUSIONS • • • • • • • • Meals in Kigali Optional activities in Nyungwe Forest and PNV park Visa fees for Rwanda Extra drinks at lunches and dinners Air tickets Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry For Single rooms, the Supplement (SRS) has to be paid Extra night prices include accommodation, and ground transportation, only. PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 31 Accommodation Rates Uganda Hotels and Lodges 2015 Rates Pinnacle Uganda/ Ruanda Amended 08.9.2014 budget Mid range Upper range Luxury Our charge Double room per person 2015 with tax Our charge Single room 2015 with tax 150.00 USD USD 290 162.00 USD USD 310 162.00 USD USD 310 170.00 USD USD 350 183.00 USD USD 320 173.00 USD USD 264 85.00 USD USD 145 90.00 USD USD 158 110.00 USD USD 195 85.00 USD USD 140 75.00 USD USD 120 60.00 USD USD 55 110.00 USD USD 195 REGION ACCOMMODATION Kampala Emin Pasha Hotel * Garden Rooms * Superior Rooms * Garden Suites * Superior Suites Kampala Serena Sheraton Kampala Cassia Lodge Humura Resort Le Petite Village Hotel Hotel Africana Metropole Hotel Malaika Eco Lodge Kitende Golf Course Hotel PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 32 Entebbe BB Lake Victoria Jinja Boma Guest House overnight rates * Boma day use room 11.00am -5pm * Boma day use room 11.00am -9pm Airport Guest House Windsor (Laico Lake Victoria Hotel Airport View Hotel Gately Inn Papyrus Guest House Protea Hotel Entebbe Karibu Guest House, Entebbe African Roots Guest House Alison & Daves Guest House - 3 rooms only Uganda Wildlife Centre Lodge Anderita Beach Hotel Banana Village Entebbe Lake Victoria View Guest House Green Valley Guest House Lake Victoria Serena Resort Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo Lagoon Resort, FB Pineapple Bay Resort, Bulago Island - with boat trsfs Ssese Sands Lodge, FB Ngamba Island Tented Camp, PP The Nile Porch HB - FB supp $18pp 78.00 USD 133.00 USD 40.00 USD 82.00 USD 56.00 USD 112.00 USD 40.00 USD 70.00 USD 120.00 USD 180.00 USD 65.00 USD 100.00 USD 95.00 USD 142.00 USD 85.00 USD 135.00 USD 147.00 USD 255.00 USD 75.00 USD 125.00 USD 40.00 USD 60.00 USD 40.00 USD 70.00 USD 35.00 USD 50.00 USD 51.00 USD 81.00 USD 41.00 USD 75.00 USD 42.00 USD 65.00 USD 30.00 USD 50.00 USD 140.00 USD 230.00 USD 175.00 USD 350.00 USD 135.00 USD 140.00 USD 207.00 USD 270.00 USD 95.00 USD 135.00 USD 370.00 USD 495.00 USD 83.00 USD USD 128 PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 33 Murchison Falls Kingfisher Resort, on HB - FB supp $20pp * Kingfisher Suite Unit HB - FB supp $20pp Jinja Nile Resort HB - FB supp $20pp Wildwaters Lodge, FB High Season * Wildwaters Lodge, FB Low Season (Mar-May, 15Oct-31Nov) Gately Inn HB Main House - FB supp $20pp * Gately Inn HB Lakeside cottages FB supp $20pp The Haven bandas (Cottages) - FB * The Haven Bungalows - FB Nile Village Hotel and Spa, HB - FB supp $19pp Anchor Palace (BB) Mto Moyoni (B) Murchison River Lodge Cottages Murchison River Lodge Thatched Tents Paraa Safari Lodge:* Standard room * Deluxe room * Suite room * Standard Tent * Queens Cottage. Chobe Lodge : * Standard room * Deluxe room 80.00 USD USD 95 100.00 USD USD 185 USD 221 141.00 USD 305.00 USD USD 405 USD 210 210.00 USD USD 95 75.00 USD USD 145 105.00 USD 109.00 USD USD 132 115.00 USD USD 141 USD 121 94.00 USD 55.00 USD USD 45 35.00 USD USD 45 135.00 USD 165.00 USD 100.00 USD 130.00 USD 152.00 USD 185.00 USD 167.00 USD 225.00 USD 192.00 USD 384.00 USD 179.00 USD 239.00 USD 391.00 USD 782.00 USD 167.00 USD 184.00 USD 191.00 USD 221.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 34 Zziwa/Budongo/Masindi Lake Albert Hoima Fort Portal * Suite room * Standard tent * Deluxe tent Fort Murchison Lodge Nile Safari Lodge Red Chilli Camp, FB Nsambya River Lodge (cottages), FB * Nsambya River Lodge (Bandas), FB Pakuba Lodge Baker’s Lodge (new Lodge, avail. from 01. Jan 2015): * High Season (16Dec - 31. Mar; 16Jun-31Oct) * Low season (April, May-15. Jun, Nov., -15 Dec) Amuka Lodge Ziwa Guest House Budongo Eco Lodge Masindi hotel Lake Albert Lodge Kontiki Hotel Glory Summit Hotel Hoima Cultural Lodge Chimpanzee Forest Guest House Mountains of the Moon Hotel 196.00 USD 391.00 USD 180.00 USD 221.00 USD 198.00 USD 267.00 USD 100.00 USD 150.00 USD 145.00 USD 195.00 USD 55.00 USD 75.00 USD 126.00 USD 152.00 USD 60.00 USD 65.00 USD 110.00 USD 163.00 USD 252.00 USD 337.00 USD 207.00 USD 275.00 USD 180.00 USD 220.00 USD 75.00 USD 85.00 USD 94.00 USD 104.00 USD 60.00 USD 88.00 USD 113.00 USD 135.00 USD 65.00 USD 74.00 USD 100.00 USD 120.00 USD 75.00 USD 115.00 USD 122.00 USD 130.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 95.00 USD 150.00 USD 35 Kibale Forest Semliki Park Kasese/Rwenzoris Queen Elizabeth N. P. Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (Cottages) * Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (Main House) Kibale Forest Camp Crater Safari Lodge Nyinabulitwa Country Resort Primate Lodge:- Luxury Tents (Jan-Feb,Jun-Sep,Dec) Luxury Tents (Mar-May, 01Oct30Nov) Cottages (Jan-Feb, Jun-Sep, Dec) Cottages (Mar-May, 01Oct-30Nov) Ndali Lodge Kyaninga Lodge Chimps Nest :Chimps Nest standard Cottage, FB * Chimps Nest Tree House, FB Papaya Lodge Semliki Lodge (01. Mar - 30. May, 01. Oct - 30. Nov) Semliki Lodge (Jan - Feb, Jun - Sep, 01. - 31 Dec) Margherita Rwenzori International Hotel Rwenzori Base Camp Equator Snow Lodge Mweya Lodge:- 94.00 USD 120.00 USD 74.00 USD 99.00 USD 88.00 USD 115.00 USD 85.00 USD 124.00 USD 185.00 USD 237.00 USD 145.00 USD 185.00 USD 93.00 USD 135.00 USD 83.00 USD 127.00 USD 305.00 USD 450.00 USD 290.00 USD 455.00 USD 90.00 USD 105.00 USD 105.00 USD 143.00 USD 210.00 USD 310.00 USD 265.00 USD 347.00 USD 315.00 USD 410.00 USD 75.00 USD 115.00 USD 60.00 USD 70.00 USD 75.00 USD 110.00 USD 170.00 USD 225.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 36 * Standard room * Deluxe room * Standard tent * Deluxe tent * Suite room * Royal Cottage or Rwenzori Cottage Ihamba Safari Lodge (Jan-Mar,JuneSep, Dec) * Ihamba Safari Lodge (Apr-May, Oct, Nov) Park View Safari Lodge Katara Lodge Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Jan-Mar, Jun-Oct, Dec) * Ishasha Wilderness Camp (AprMay, Nov) Kihihi Savannah Resort Hotel Ishasha Jungle Lodge Enganzi Lodge Jacana Lodge Kyambura Game Lodge (Jan-15. Mar, 16.Jun-31.Oct,16-31.Dec) * Kyambura Game Lodge (16. Mar-15Jun,Nov-15.Dec) Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge Kyambura Gorge Lodge (01Jun14Oct,15Dec-29Feb) * Kyambura Gorge Lodge (Mar-May, 15Oct-14. Dec) Kingfisher Lodge Kicwamba, FB:Categories: - * Cottage 175.00 USD 206.00 USD 195.00 USD 232.00 USD 196.00 USD 233.00 USD 214.00 USD 284.00 USD 215.00 USD 430.00 USD 360.00 USD 718.00 USD 103.00 USD 170.00 USD 88.00 USD 150.00 USD 100.00 USD 150.00 USD 180.00 USD 230.00 USD 320.00 USD 435.00 USD 276.00 USD 371.00 USD 85.00 USD 115.00 USD 145.00 USD 185.00 USD 110.00 USD 155.00 USD 290.00 USD 195.00 USD 145.00 USD 165.00 USD 120.00 USD 115.00 USD 95.00 USD 135.00 USD 440.00 USD 526.00 USD 395.00 USD 472.00 USD 120.00 USD 130.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 37 Bwindi N. P. * Triple cottage * 1/2 Family Cottage * Family Cottage Simba Safari Camp Kazinga Channel View Resort Twin Lake Safari Lodge Buhoma Community Rest Camp Buhoma Lodge (Jan-Mar, Jun-Oct, Dec) * Buhoma Lodge (Apr-May, Nov) Ruhija Gorilla Lodge: - (Jan-Mar, Jun-Oct, Dec) with tax Ruhija Gorilla Lodge: - Standard Cottage : - Deluxe Cottage : - Superior Cottage Ruhija Gorilla Lodge: - (Apr-May, Nov) incl. tax Ruhija Gorilla Lodge: - Standard Cottage : - Deluxe Cottage : - Superior Cottage Gorilla Forest Camp:* Low Season (01. Apr - 20. June, 01. Nov - 15. Dec) * High Season (01. Jan - 31. Mar 2015) * Peak Season (21. Jun - 31. Oct, 16.Dec - 02 Jan 2016) 102.00 USD N/A 108.00 USD 125.00 USD 148.00 USD N/A 72.00 USD 94.00 USD 55.00 USD 65.00 USD 120.00 USD 230.00 USD 71.00 USD USD 112 USD 405 290.00 USD 246.00 USD USD 341 USD 139 117.00 USD 230.00 USD USD 268 268.00 USD USD 307 112.00 USD 216.00 USD 132.00 USD 251.00 USD USD 286 300.00 USD - 380.00 USD 495.00 USD 500.00 USD 644.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 251.00 USD 38 Kisoro Gorilla parks Silverback Bwindi Lodge (Jan/Feb, Jun-Oct) * Silverback Bwindi Lodge (MarMay, Nov/Dez) Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge Gorilla Resort Mahogany Springs: Dbl Cottage* Low Season (Mar-May, Oct-Nov) * High season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Sep, Dec) Mahogany Springs: Trpl cottage * Low Season (Mar-May, Oct-Nov) * High season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Sep, Dec) * Quad Room (Presidential suite) * Low Season (Mar-May, Oct-Nov) * High season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Sep, Dec) Engagi Lodge Clouds Lodge (01. Mar - 30. May, 01. Oct - 30. Nov) Clouds Lodge (Jan - Feb, Jun - Sep, 01. - 31 Dec) Mount Gahinga Lodge Travellers Rest Hotel Chameleon Hill Lodge Nkuringo Gorilla Camp and Lodge, FB 154.00 USD 218.00 USD 129.00 USD 189.00 USD 307.00 USD 373.00 USD 172.00 USD 225.00 USD 205.00 USD 275.00 USD 245.00 USD 310.00 USD 182.00 USD N/A 210.00 USD N/A See notes → See notes → 190.00 USD 275.00 USD 356.00 USD 453.00 USD 537.00 USD 700.00 USD 307.00 USD 373.00 USD 80.00 USD 110.00 USD 220.00 USD 325.00 USD 177.00 USD 254.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 39 Lake Mburo Lake Bunyonyi FB Kidepo Mutanda Lake Resort Gorilla Safari Lodge (Jan-Mar, JuneOct, Dec) * Gorilla Safari Lodge (Apr-May, Nov) Tourist Hotel Rwonyo Camp Mburo Safari Lodge Arcadia Lodge Mburo Mihingo Lodge to 30. June 2015 * Mihingo Lodge 01. July 2015 - 31 May 2016 Mantana Mburo Mpogo Lodge Mburo Birdnest Lodge Standard Room (F/B) * Birdnest Lodge Deluxe Room (F/B) * Birdnest Lodge Deluxe Executive Room (F/B) Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi Overland Resort Bunyonyi Safari Resort:- Cottages/ rooms * Bunyonyi Safari Resort:- Suites Jajama Panorama Lodge Crater Bay Cottages Apoka Lodge (01. Mar - 30. May, 01. Oct - 30. Nov) 115.00 USD 150.00 USD 265.00 USD 290.00 USD 200.00 USD 236.00 USD 65.00 USD 80.00 USD 46.00 USD 58.00 USD 118.00 USD 142.00 USD 125.00 USD 175.00 USD 220.00 USD 315.00 USD 230.00 USD 325.00 USD 190.00 USD 275.00 USD 71.00 USD 91.00 USD 100.00 USD 160.00 USD 105.00 USD 170.00 USD 105.00 USD 170.00 USD 90.00 USD 130.00 USD 70.00 USD 85.00 USD 104.00 USD 124.00 USD 136.00 USD 242.00 USD 51.00 USD 67.00 USD 68.00 USD 83.00 USD 334.00 USD 436.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 40 Apoka Lodge (Jan - Feb, Jun - Sep, 01. - 31 Dec) 515.00 USD 670.00 USD Rwanda Hotels and Lodges 2015 Rates Pinnacle Ruanda REGION ACCOMMODATION Ruanda - Kigali Hotel Chez Lando Kempinski Mille Collines Hotel Lemigo Hotel Kigali Serena Hotel Kigali Serena Hotel Standard Room Kigali Serena Hotel Deluxe Room Kigali Serena Hotel Superior Room Kigali Serena Hotel Junior Suite Hotel Gorillas City centre Hotel Gorillas Golf Hotel Grand Legacy Hotel Gorilla tracking Gorilla Nest Lodge Jack Hanna (Cottage) to Dec 2015 Jack Hanna (Ranch Room) to Dec 2015 Virunga Lodge (15Dec. - 28Feb; 01Jun-14Oct) budget Mid range Upper range Luxury Our charge Double Our charge room per person Single room 2015 with tax 2015 with tax 92.00 USD 140.00 USD 140.00 USD 275.00 USD 130.00 USD 215.00 USD 210.00 USD 340.00 USD 220.00 USD 380.00 USD 230.00 USD 400.00 USD 240.00 USD 410.00 USD USD 70 USD 140 USD 120 USD 210 310.00 USD 335.00 USD 205.00 USD 230.00 USD 630.00 USD 756.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 41 Lake Kivu Nyungwe N. P. Virunga Lodge (Mar-May, 15Oct-14Dec 2015) Sabinyo Silverback Apr/May excl community fee Sabinyo Silverback 01Jan-31Mar; 01Nov. 15Dec Sabinyo Silverback 01Jun. - 31Sep; 01-15Dec excl comfee La Palme Hotel Mt Gorilla View Lodge Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Gorillas Hotel Ruhengeri Villa Gorilla Lodge Home Inn Hotel Paradise Malahide Gisenyi:* Full Board rates * Half Board rates * BB rates Kivu Sun Serena Hotel, standard room, FULL BOARD * Half Board rates Gorillas Hotel Lake Kivu FB Water Front Resort (Palm Garden Resort): Full Board * Half Board rates * BB rates Cormoran Lodge (Kibuye side) - FB Nyungwe Forest Lodge Luxury Room to Dec 2015 567.00 USD 680.00 USD USD386+83 USD 387+83 USD 597+83 USD 710+87 USD 748+83 USD 890+87 100.00 USD 150.00 USD 160.00 USD 236.00 USD 140.00 USD 190.00 USD 115.00 USD 160.00 USD 95.00 USD 160.00 USD 80.00 USD 120.00 USD 83.00 USD 98.00 USD 65.00 USD 80.00 USD 50.00 USD 70.00 USD 185.00 USD 250.00 USD 165.00 USD 230.00 USD 120.00 USD 165.00 USD 84.00 USD 135.00 USD 75.00 USD 125.00 USD 55.00 USD 85.00 USD 130.00 USD 175.00 USD 260.00 USD 285.00 USD PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 42 Akagera N.P. Nyungwe Forest Lodge 2 Bedroom Suite to Dec 2015 Nyungwe Top View Hotel Akagera Game Lodge,FB Ruzizi Tented Lodge, FB 1,250.00 USD N/A 145.00 USD 165.00 USD 100.00 USD 120.00 USD 185.00 USD 255.00 USD Ground Transfer Rates 2015/2016 TRANSFERS : AREA/REGION 2015-16 All Seasons Entebbe/Kampala City Van Uganda USD 90 / one way Kigali City Van Kigali airport USD 100 / one way Kigali City 4 x 4 Kigali airport USD 110 / one way Out of Kigali City Van Ruanda upcountry transfer, minimum charge USD 250 Out of Kigali City 4x4 Rwanda upcountry transfer, minimum charge USD 300 Kigali to Kampala Van empty-leg return Kgl/Kla USD 240 a day Kigali to Kampala 4x4 empty-leg return Kgl/Kla USD 300 / one way Kidepo Park Kaabong to Kidepo Park (Uganda) USD 240 / one way Entebbe Ngamba Island USD 100 /day Kigali Mille Collines transfer USD 45PP/ oneway Kigali Kigali Serena transfer USD 65PP/ oneway High season: Months of June-October, December to February Low season: November, March to May. Low season rates do not apply during public holidays PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 43 Head Office: Plot 4 Stensera Road, Off Nabunya, Rubaga, Kampala City P.O Box 27903 Kampala, Uganda Phone: +256(0)414 272711 CELL: +256 783 356181 / +256 702 378565 Fax: +256 414 272761 E: sales@pinnaclesafaris.com www.pinnaclesafaris.com or www.tourstouganda.com Rwanda Office: Printerset Building next to Mt Kenya University, 6118 Avenue de la Paix, Kigali Rwanda B.P. 4236, Kigali Rwanda Tel: +250 7883 07635 +250 7886 89994 +250 7885 14596 E: salesrw@pinnaclesafaris.com www.gorillatoursrwanda.com PINNACLE AFRICA UGANDA AND RWANDA - Rates 2015/2016 44