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Tourism Uganda

Uganda Wildlife
Authority

April 2009

In the first newsletter of 2009 we would like to start with a big thank you to everyone who visited our stand at the different tourism fairs in Europe. We were delighted to give you a foretaste of the Pearl of Africa and are looking forward to welcome you in Uganda this year!

In this month's newsletter:

Launch of 3-days Budget Wildlife Safari
Review your safari on Visitor Review
Visit Great Lakes Safaris at INDABA
Guaranteed group safari departures
East Africa's first Jet Boat
Permits availability
Safari testimonial

1. Launch of 3-days Budget Wildlife Safari

3-days Budget Wildlife Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park
from USD $210 p/p

TWO departures per week: every Wednesday and Friday

Join us on a journey of discovery in one of Uganda's most beautiful national parks! Follow the hidden tracks in the green savannah plains, make a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and watch the incredible bird life...

This 3-days scheduled safari, with weekly departures from Kampala, is a perfect option if you are on a tight budget or have only limited time available, but want to explore the amazing flora and fauna at its fullest!
Read more about this new Safari Package...

2. Review your safari on Visitor Review!
Add your personal review now on Great Lakes Safaris Visitor Review! With this new platform we invite you to post your comments directly, share your best safari photos or upload a video clip from your unforgettable safari moments in Uganda! So come and check out the comments, videos and photos that have been posted so far, and create your personal review!

3. Visit Great Lakes Safaris at INDABA
Visit Great Lakes Safaris at INDABA in Durban! From 9-12 May 2009 we will be present at Africa's largest travel trade show. Showcasing the widest variety of Southern Africa's best tourism products, this fair attracts thousands of international visitors and media from across the world. INDABA 2009 will be held at the International Convention Centre and the Durban Exhibition Centre.

Interested in meeting Great Lakes here? Contact us for an appointment!

4. Guaranteed group safari departures
In December 2008 we announced two new International Group Safaris with regular departure dates throughout the year. Both tours give you an introduction with the highlights of the country, including great wildlife viewing and spectacular chimp and gorilla tracking.

We are happy to inform you that we currently have the following guaranteed departures:

10-days "Luxury Primate Safari"  -  departure 6 July 2009
16-days "Highlights of Uganda"  -  departure 31 July 2009

Moreover, our early bookings discount has been extended. All bookings made before 1 May 2009 will receive a discount of USD $200 per person.

Please visit our Special Offers page for a detailed itinerary, prices, departure dates and practical information. Or contact us directly and we will be happy to send you all details by email. But don't wait long because availability is limited!

5. East Africa's first Jet Boat
Tourists in Uganda are now subjected to one of the most adrenalin pumping rides to be found anywhere in the world! In December 2008, Adrift has created another world-class adventure by launching the Wild Nile Jet at the Source of the Nile. The 11-seater jet boat is specially designed and built to race up and down the Nile rapids, buzz frighteningly close to the riverbanks and give participants (of all ages) the ride of their lives! Cruise the Nile at speeds of exceeding 90 km per hour and make spins and turns of 360° in walls of spray.
Read more... /Contact Adrift directly...

6. Permits availability
For the new year of 2009 we have still have permits available. Thus if you want to track the mountain gorillas on any of the following dates, you are guaranteed of a permit!
       20 June 2009                2 permits available
       29 June 2009                2 permits available
       08 July 2009                 2 permits available
       26 July 2009                 3 permits available
       31 July 2009                 6 permits available
       09 August 2009             2 permits available
       31 August 2009             4 permits available
       15 December 2009        6 permits available
       31 December 2009        4 permits available
      
Permits can be booked in combination with a tour to other national parks, completely adapted to your wishes. But book early as competition is high!

6. Safari testimonial
Gudrun and Matthias Hempel from Germany travelled with us in November 2008. This is what they say about their safari:
"We thank you very much for the very nice journey. It was perfect. We are very happy about our visit in Uganda. And Isaak was a very friendly man and a very good guide. We hope you will always have a good and healthy time and many tourist people. Please send Isaak many wishes from us!"