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NATURE FRIENDLY SAFARIS U LTD Nature Friendly Safaris is one of Africa’s premior tour company, based in Kampala-Uganda. The Company specializes in organizing professionally nature based, customized Safaris and holidays to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.
COMPANY VALUES Reliable and timely Service Evident customer care and trust worthy profile maintenance. Competent, proactive and With extensive years of experience, Nature Friendly Safaris standardized service services to discerning travelers visiting Africa. Our years of experi- Innovativeness and promoence backed by detailed and in-depth knowledge, guarantee a com- tion of a win-win scenario in bination of excellent service, personal attention professional guiding tourism and above all competitive prices. Our Mission To provide quality eco friendly memorable safaris to our clients while conserving the rich ora and fauna so abundantly found in the regions that we visit. Our Vision To be amongst the best Tour operators in the East African Tourism market in delivery of World class Tours and Travel services. www.naturefriendlysafarisug.com
OUR STAFF
The company has employed well trained personnel in tour and travel operations as its staff . The staff comprises of permanent and support staff that comes in when there is a work overload; (these are on call 24 hours to alleviate the pressure on the permanent workers). The permanent staff is comprised of a team of six (6) and has experience in customer care services, which is second to none . The group at the top is headed by a very influential Managing Director who is very industrious in the travel industry. The company is divided into subsections to see to its’ smooth operation which includes: the operations department, Sales and Marketing and the secretarial section. This arrangement has enabled Nature Friendly Safaris to maintain a realistic overhead cost item.
COMPANY PROFILE
Nature Friendly Safaris is a registered tour company organizing tours and safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya andTanzania. We take you to the top best safari destinations in these countries (Great Lakes Region).
OUR SAFARI GUIDES
Our safari guides are well exposed and very knowledgeable on all the tour destinations in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana. All guides are fluent in English language and possess excellent communication skills. Our safari guides are very instrumental and flexible thus adjust to any situation at hand. The management has carefully recruited outgoing personalities for this particular job. All guides have been fully trained to handle emergencies and provide ready solutions to clients in case of any mishaps on the tour. Most importantly our safari guides have in depth knowledge of both flora and fauna in all destination countries. A safari experience with one of our safari guides will indeed be memorable.
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Your Safari Journey to East Africa begins here on arrival at the Airport you are welcomed by cheerful Nature Friendly Safari Staff who will greet you with a warm smile. Whether your interests are in tracking Gorillas, Chimpanzee trekking, wildlife safaris, experiencing the countries Culture, Adventure that is white water rafting, Bungee jumping, source of the Nile, fishing safari or Holiday Vacation and much more. Uganda is a place to be. And Nature Friendly Safaris will be waiting to welcome you and take you around on your memorable Safari. If you are lookig for a reliable tour company who can handle all your tour and travel needs, special request and offer you the best competitive rates together with excellent services, we are sure that Nature Friendly Safaris Uganda should be your choice. “Nature Friendly Safaris welcomes you to Uganda the Pearl of Africa�
Our Operations in Uganda In Uganda we operate three main tourist circuits:
Other programs on offer include museum and archaelogical tours, Community and Cultural Tours, Honeymoon packages, Cycling and Biking Trips in Uganda, Kenya cruising on Lake Victoria.
The Western Circuit will take our tourists to track All our Safari Itineraries are inclusive of airport the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable transfers, ground transport, full board and Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Game accommodation and soft drinks. Viewing in Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Game Parks. Chimpanzee trekking in Quotations are due on request. Kibale Foest National Park and Mountaineering on the fabled mountains of the monn-Rwenzori Park, plus a visit to the Equator. The Northern Circuit will take you to Murchison Falls and Kidepo valley National Game Parks for Game viewing, Launch Cruise and Sightseeing. The Eastern Circuit will take you to Mt.Elgon for moutaineering, Sippi Falls, Mabira Forest, the Source of River Nile, White Water Rafting on the Nile and Bunguee Jumping.
UGANDA IN BRIEF Uganda in simple terms is known as the Pearl of Africa, it’s covered by fantastic natural scenery and a rich mosaic of tribes and cultures. Tourists visiting Uganda are attracted by its beauty coupled with the friendliness of its people. It lies across the Equator in East Africa; it is bordered by the Republic of south Sudan in the North, Kenya in the East, DRC in the West, Tanzania and Rwanda in the South .
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF UGANDA Gorillas and Primates The main attraction in Uganda is the Mountain Gorillas found in Bwindi Impenetrable forest and Mgahinga National parks. Silverback (Males) is a leader of a group and he may also be blackback .
Ecologically is unique with its lush wildlife where one can observe the unique climbing lions prowling in the open Savannah grassland, hippos, elephants and crocodiles, track the chimpanzees in the rainforest. The majestic visit to the mountain gorillas in Bwindi one of the places with half of the worlds population of endangered mountain gorillas. Besides the wide biodiversity, Uganda is blessed with a range of forest primates, antelopes and a vast bird population of more than 1,000 species that are recorded including the migratory species.
Kibale is a place of Primates, 13 species of primate are recorded in this park. The park is well known to have various and large populations of primates in Africa, the popular being Chimpanzees with the population of about 1450 chimpanzees and also found in Ngamba Island .
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White water Rafting Bujagali is one of the best place and vibrant place for white water rafting on the source of the Nile . The Gushing water falls along River Nile are one attraction for visitor to Uganda that one should not to miss to enjoy. Visitor to this place will have a chance to enjoy white water rafting, boat rides, game viewing and spot shing in fresh waters not found else where in the world . Birds Uganda is famous for its different species of bird s with over 1,000 bird species recorded of which 6 are prevalent to Albertine Rift e.g collared apalis,dusky creimson-wing,blueheaded sunbird, red-faced woodland warbler and blackcapped apalis. Some of the most interesting birds include; the crested crane, shoe bill, wattled plorer, Africa Fish Eagel, African Jacana, Saddle Billed Stock, Pelican, African Pigmy Geese, green ----
breasted pi a,African pitta, black beeeater, Abyssinian groundthrush, yellow spotted nicator, little greenbul, black-eared ground thrush, brownchested alethe,yellow rumped tinker bird, blue-breasted king sher, along with the crowned eagle and Narina’s Trogon among others. Wildlife Wildlife is the main attractions and highlight of a visit to Uganda. Uganda’s national Parks are some of the most diverse in the region and some of the best in the world. Uganda’s wildlife is remarkably bountiful and diverse, and includes; Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Caracal, African golden cat, African wildcat Spotted Hyena, Aard wolf, Nile crocodile, Forest Elephant, Burchell’s Zebra, Forest Bu alo, White rhino among others . info@naturefriendlysafarisug.com
Activities. Our activities begin when you touch down in any of our des nations in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda or Democractic Republic of Congo including Burundi. With the wide range of options available, we believe that there is something to interest every traveler to Uganda and East Africa at large. We offer an unrivaled choice of quality escorted tour packages packed with exciting daily sightseeing highlights and features. Our tours are designed to make the best use of your vacation time and we strike a careful balance between organized sightseeing and other exciting highlights allowing plenty of time for our tour directors and guides to educate you about East Africa.
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OUR FLEET OF VEHICLES we have one of the largest eets of vehicles in Uganda ranging from Trucks, 4x4s, Minibuses, Saloon Cars, to full green and brown 4X4 Safari Vehicles. Nature Friendly Safaris gives you the best service and take care of your transport needs while on your holiday in Uganda. Our cars are in good mechanical condition and are ever serviced before renting them out. Our prices are competitive as you hire car on a free mileage basis with insurance cover met by us.
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BOOK HERE! CAR HIRE CHARGES – RATES FOR OUR info@naturefriendlysafarisug.com VEHICLES +256774/704-530915 | +256712123715 Saloon cars - USD 50 per day (inclusive of driver but excluding fuel) 4x4 Station Wagons (Land cruisers and Pajeros) USD 150 per day (with driver, but excluding fuel), 4x4 Omni buses (7 seater, 10 seater and 12 seater)- USD 100 per day with a driver but excluding fuel. Costa bus (25 and 28 seater)-USD 165 per day inclusive of driver, insurance but excluding fuel
Why Travel with Nature Friendly Safaris? We are a dynamic group of Africans, who are passionate about our Countries, and all we have to offer. With a long hands on experience in organizing wildlife and hospitality tours, we pride in a unique ability to handle your African safari Adventure holiday. the ideal game viewing experience, from a selection of East Africa’s most yearnedfor wildlife destinations.
Timely and Flexibility: We are very flexible and very accommodative. Every Safari is private, timely, flexible and customised to your exact needs Efficiency in Communication: Our Safari vehicles and tour guides are equiped with high frequency radios and mobile phones to ensure that your safari is problem free.
We offer tailor made safaris to our clients depending on client’s interest, budget and time. All our itineraries include Airport pick and transfers.
Competitve Pricing : We believe that our tours offer you the best value for your money. Our prices are very competitive and are designed to ensure that both private and group safaris can get a budgt that suits them. Client consultative Tour Package. We take the time to discuss your interests, travel style, budget, and timeframe - all the factors that can influence your trip - to ensure we suggest a tour that’s just right for you.
Expertise and know how Our guides have traveled tomany di_erent tourist destinations throughout East Africa. With collective experience in the industry, we know that we have to keep our ears and eyes open for news and updates.
Our Services Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking We book Gorilla and Chimpanzee Permits for our clients and organize Gorilla safaris for them within Uganda and Rwanda. Tailor-made packaged tours and safaris We are very flexible and reliable.Every tour is private, timely, flexible and customised to your exact interest. Our itineraries are tailored with you the client as the major determinant. Excursions and day trips: We offer excellent day trips to Mabira forest, Source of River Nile, white water rafting, bunguee jumping, Nature walks, Ssesse Island beach tours among others. Game Viewing Safaris: We organize superative safaris with game viewing in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo Valley, Semlik and Lake Mburo National Game Parks. We use 4X4 Safari vehicles with open roofs (pop-up roofs) for better game viewing.
Other Services and Products Car Rentals Bird Watching Safaris Mountain Climbing Cycling and Biking Safaris City and Cultural tours Romance and Honeymoon packages Airport Transfers and Pick-ups Hotel Booking and Reservations
Tourist Destinations in Uganda. Murchision Falls National Game Park This is Uganda’s largest protected area situated north of Masindi District and spanning the Victoria Nile. The Park is named after the dramatic Murchison falls, where the River Nile explodes violently through a narrow 7m gap to fall a distance of 47m. The park covers an area of 3840 square kilometres. Wlidlife Big Game The park is home to 76 species of mammals including four of the “Big Five”, with huge herds of buffaloes and elephants, well-camouflaged leopards and a healthy population of lions. It is Activities also known for its giraffes; in Uganda these can Game drives for game viewing only be viewed here and in Kidepo Valley. Launch/Boat Cruise Hike to the top of the falls Birds Spot Fishing The varied habitats of Uganda’s largest park make it home to a variety of birds with 451 spe- Chimpanzee trekking Bird watching cies recorded. Nature Guided walk.
Itinerary 3 Days/2Nights Day 1: Kampala-Murchison via Masindi (D&O) Day2. Game drive, Launch Cruise on Nile Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Return to Kampala.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park is situated astride the equator in the south western Uganda. It’s the second largest national park in Uganda covering an area of 1,978 square kilometers. It includes parts of Lakes Edward and George which are linked by Kazinga channel. Flora & Fauna The park has a variety of Flora and Fauna and it’s acknowledged to be a habitat for over 95 mammal species with about 612 species of birds. The various species in this park, has made it a unique park most liked by tourists. Geographers will say that the park has around 57 vegetation but in actual sense, it has five levels of vegetation. www.naturefriendlysafarisug.com
Activities Game drives in Kasenyi and Ishaha for tree climbing Lions. Launch Cruise on Kazinga Channel Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge Bird watching safari Nature Guided Walk Itinerary 3Days/2Nights Safari Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth Day 2: Game drive, Launch Cruise Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura, Return to Kampala. BOOK HERE! info@naturefriendlysafariug.com +256712123715
Bwindi Forest Impenetrable National Park Bwindi is found in South Western Uganda on the edge of western rift valley. It covers an area of 321 square kilometers; it also lies along the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park is well known as the home of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Kidepo Valley National Park The KidepoValleyNational Park is one of Uganda’s most spectacular parks. It is 1,442 square kilometres and harbours scenery unsurpassed in any other park in East Africa.
Activities Gorilla trekking, Mountain Hiking, Bird and butterfly watching on River Ivi, Nature walks, Cultural walks. Itineraries 3 Days gorilla safari Day 1: Kampala-Bwindi Day 2: Gorilla Tracking Day 3: Return to Kampala.
Itinerary 4 Days 3Nights Safari Day 1: KampalaKidepo Valley N.P Day 2: Game Drives, Nature Walk Day 3: Community visit and Bird watching Day 4: Return to Kampala.
UGANDA SHORT SAFARIS 12 daysAdventure Holiday in Uganda
Day 1: Arrival - City tour Day 2: Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park Day 3: Murchison Falls Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking Day 6: Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth National Park Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking and Launch Cruise Day 8: Queen Elizabeth - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Day 10: Bwindi Forest – Kampala Day 11: Depart for Ngamba Islands –Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). Day 12: Reserved for departure INQUIRE HERE: info@naturefriendlysafarisug.com www.naturefriendlysafarisug.com Tel: +256414692461 Mob: +256774530915
Uganda Tour - 6 Days
This Tour takes you to Uganda’s Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth Parks. Visit Murchison falls national park and see the awesome falls on the River Nile.
TOUR ITINERARY Day 1: Kampala - Paraa Safari Lodge Day 2: Wildlife Tour in Murchison Falls Day 3: Murchison - Fortportal Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking Tour in Kibale Forest Day 5 : Wildlife Tour in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Day 6: Return Trip to Kampala Uganda Tour - Chimps & Gorilla Tour (5 Days) TOUR ITINERARY Day 1: Depart for Kibale Forest Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking Day 3: Kibale Forest – Bwindi Impen-
etrable National Park
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Day 5: Bwindi Forest – Kampala. After
5 days Uganda Tour- Bwindi Gorillas Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari TOUR ITINERARY Day 1: Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Day 3: Bwindi Forest – Lake Mburo National Park. Day 4: Lake Mburo National Park Day 5: Lake Mburo – Kampala Rwenzori Mountains Trekking/ Hiking -10 Days DETAILED ITINERARY - HIKING TRIP TO THE RWENZORIS Day 1 Kampala -Kasese Day 2 Nyabitaba Hut (2650m) Day 3 John Matte Hut (3350m). Day 4 Bujuku Hut Day 5 Elena Hut (4541m). Day 6 Margherita peak Day 7 Guy Yeoman Hut (3260m) Day 8 Nyabitaba (2650m) Day 9 Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m) Day 10 : Game Drives - Kampala Early morning game viewing and return
breakfast, drive back to Kampala with trip to Kampala a stop enroute for lunch as well as stopping to take photos at the Equator. End of Tour
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