15 Day Uganda Volunteer and Safari Package
"Dear Jim,
"Some of your members may be interested in travelling or doing philanthropic work in Africa. We have some group volunteer and safari packages coming up in October 2010 and February 2011 in Uganda, per the attached.
"Benefactours Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in safari and volunteer adventures in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. Volunteers can teach, nurse, help build schools, work in orphanages or outreach programs. These volunteer packages include a 3 day wildlife safari in Murchison Falls National Park.
"If you think this could be of interest to any of your members, please contact our office at 1-877-687-0555 or see the website at www.benefactours.com.
"Thank-you for your attention.
"Best regards,"
Cynthia Holmes
Africa Travel Specialist
BenefacTours Inc. ™
African Safari and Volunteer Adventures
2045 Nelson St., Ste 406
Vancouver, BC, V6G 1N8
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Tel: 1-604-685-0555
Toll free North America 1-877-687-0555
Fax: 1-604-685-0524
web: www.benefactours.com
Price:
Single occupancy - $1845 CAD per person
Double occupancy - $1525 CAD per person sharing in a double/twin room
Note – prices are based on a minimum group size of 4
Volunteer
Rediscover yourself, make a difference in the life of a child, realize your potential as you fulfill your dream of making a meaningful contribution. Your efforts will be rewarded with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. You have the power to make a difference.
Volunteer opportunities
• Build schools – help paint or build new or refurbished classrooms at primary schools
• Teach – assist with educational training at preschools or adult skill sharing
• Counselling in community development projects
• Nursing
About Bujagali Village:
Accommodations are in the village of Bujagali, the sporting centre of East Africa, 8 km from Jinja and the source of The Nile River at Lake Victoria. There are always volunteers staying in Bujagali and this is a very busy village.
Beautiful Bujagali Falls is nearby where you can watch locals doing laundry, fishing, and fetching water in jerry cans that are carried on their heads. Other activities in the area include quad biking, horse safaris along the Nile, golfing, white water rafting and kayaking.
Accommodations:
Banda (cabin) accommodations are at a small campground/resort that is situated across the road from The Nile River. The small bandas have a bedroom and private bathroom with hot or cool water shower, depending on power availability. Your package includes daily breakfast in their western style restaurant. Amenities at the resort include a large garden, an open air lounge area, bar, satellite TV and pool table. Most volunteers stay here. There are a number of other western and local restaurants within 5 minutes walk. Optional luxury accommodations are available as well.
3 DAY SAFARI
MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Renowned for its scenic beauty and the spectacular falls from which it gets its name, Murchison Falls National Park has abundant flora and fauna to delight the visitor. From rolling savannah and tall grasslands to thick bush and woodlands, the diversity of this park never ceases to amaze visitors and residents alike. The falls can be viewed from the top where the Nile River narrows from 50 metres to crash through a 6 metre gorge, falling 45 metres to the rocks below. The three-hour cruise to the base of the falls is also unforgettable. One can experience the majesty of the Nile while onboard, viewing abundant wildlife along the banks.
While on the game drives, Cape buffalo, elephant, Rothschild's giraffe, Uganda kob, hartebeest and waterbuck are commonly seen. You may also spot oribi, bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, shy sitatunga, bush duiker, warthog and bushpig. Large carnivores include lion, leopard and spotted hyena. Chimpanzees and olive baboons head the list of six species of primates found in the park. Crocodile and hippo will be seen along the banks of the Nile. Some of the more common birds that can be seen include goliath heron, Egyptian geese, pelican, bee-eaters, kingfishers, hornbill, cormorant, saddle-bill stork and the rare shoebill stork.
SAFARI ITINERARY
Day 1 Rhino sanctuary, Chimp trek
Begin the panoramic drive north-west through Masindi Town, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (5 hrs). Here you will walk with a ranger to get up
close to resident rhinos. Afternoon visit to Kanio Pabidi for a forest walk in search of chimpanzees and other primates. Approaching and watching
these creatures in their natural habitat is a fantastic wildlife viewing experience.
Day 2 Game drive and boat safari
We rise with the sun for our early game drive. Here we hope to find lions, leopard, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck,
Bohor reedbuck, hyena and many more of Africa’s big game. After lunch, we take a boat safari upstream to the base of the falls, stopping just tens of
metres from the "Devil's Cauldron". En-route, marvel at the toothsome hippos, crocodiles and possibly elephant, waterbuck and Uganda Kob. This is also
home to many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork.
Day 3 Top of the falls, departure
Morning walk at the top of the falls, where you get to experience the awesome site of the whole river getting compressed through a 6 metre gap in the
rocks before dropping 44 metres with a thunderous roar. It creates rainbows and plumes of spray giving opportunities for some great photographs.
Return transfer to Kampala or Entebbe for your return flight home.
Includes:
11 nights accommodation in a banda (cabin) in Bujagali village near Jinja, Uganda
1 night accommodation in Entebbe guest house
2 nights/3 days lodge safari to Murchison Falls National Park – including chimpanzee trek, rhino sanctuary visit, game drives, boat safari
All meals while on safari
Breakfasts while at Entebbe and Bujagali
1 dinner with a local family in Bujagali
Lake Victoria boat ride
Daily transport to and from volunteer work site
Donation to the charity you work for
Airport transfers to and from Entebbe International Airport (2.5 hours drive)
Excludes:
Airfare to and from Uganda and/or Domestic Airfare
All beverages except tea, coffee or juice taken at breakfast
Visas/passports
Travel Insurance
Tips and gratuities
Package Options
1) Extend your visit to include mountain gorilla tracking or different safari
2) Choose different dates and have a completely private safari
3) Opt for luxury accommodations while in Bujagali village and/or Entebbe
Additional information
• Airfare from Canada to Entebbe, Uganda normally ranges from $1700 to $2200 CAD. Check www.kayak.com or consult with airline of
your choice.
• Yellow fever vaccination is required in order to visit Uganda, unless you obtain an exemption (contact us for more info on this). You will need to
visit a travel clinic to discuss immunizations and malaria prevention.
Contact us for complete itinerary and more information on your trip of a lifetime.
Telephone: 1-604-685-0555 or toll free North America 1-877-687-0555
Address: 2045 Nelson Street, Suite 406, Vancouver, BC, V6G 1N8, Canada
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