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New spa at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is pleased to announce the launch of their brand new mini-spa. The spa offers luxurious massages and treatments using the world wide recognised Africology range of products which use the healing essences of African indigenous plants. The new spa provides guests with the perfect place to unwind and relax after an exciting day of gorilla tracking.
In addition, the camp has undergone a complete refurbishment of the tents and main areas to further enhance the experience at the lodge. To include Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp to your client's itinerary, please contact us.
New scheduled service to operate within Ugandan Game Parks
Aero Link Uganda Limited (AeroLink) a subsidiary of Airkenya Express will on 1st July 2012, subject to regulatory requirements, commence scheduled and charter flights within the Ugandan National Parks. AeroLink will be based and operate out of Entebbe International Airport. AeroLink will offer flights from Entebbe into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (both Kisoro and Kihihi Airstrips), Queen Elizabeth National Park (Kasese airstrip) and Murchison Falls (Pakuba airstrip).
AeroLink will start operations with two Caravans and as per Airkenya’s crewing policy, the flights will be operated by two pilots. Airkenya’s General Manager, Captain Dino Bisleti said “We have had calls from so many quarters to seriously consider a Ugandan operation, we are delighted to announce its commencement come 1st July 2012. Uganda is an exciting destination and we want to be at the forefront to open the destination”. More information to follow soon including, a Flight Schedule. We will keep you updated as events unfold. For any enquiries, please contact us.
Uganda voted top travel destination for 2012 by Lonely Planet
The list for the top 10 countries for 2012 according to Lonely Planet is out and we are excited to announce that Uganda came out tops. The 'Pearl of Africa' was voted the best travel destination for 2012 by a panel of travel experts based on her topicality, excitement, value and that special X-factor. Indeed Uganda has the best of everything that Africa has to offer - an amazing animal population, stunning scenery, genuine hospitality not forgetting the country has the highest concentration of primates on earth and is the source of the mystical River Nile. Book your safari to the Pearl of Africa today before the rest of the world beats you to it!
ITINERARY IDEA: The Batwa Cultural Experience
While visiting the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, an experience not to be missed is the Batwa Cultural Experience - a first hand introduction to one of the most unique cultures found anywhere in the world. The Batwa Pygmies are the original inhabitants of the Bwindi forest. These hunter-gatherers whose existence can be traced to over 4000 years ago have a rich history and culture which they happily share with their guests.
Enjoy an incredible day hike in the rain forest with Batwa guides, learn how they lived and hunted, about medicinal plants, share a traditional meal with your hosts, hear their ancient legends and traditional songs and join in on a mock hunting party, testing your skill with a bow and arrow.
Email us to book the Batwa experience.
Two new gorilla families in Bwindi National Park
The Uganda Wildlife Authority has introduced two new fully habituated gorilla families for tourist visits in Bwindi Forest National Park, increasing the number of gorilla permits per day from 56 to 72.
The new families, Orugonzo and Kahungye, bring the total number of habituated gorilla families and clans to 10. The Orugonzo family is situated in northern Buhoma area and easily accessible from Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp while Kahunge family is in the southern Nkuringo area of the park near Clouds Mountain Lodge.
Contact us to book your gorilla tracking safari today.
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Uganda
Doha-based airline Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch flights to and from Entebbe International Airport from November this year. Within the region, the airline currently flies to Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Globally, the airline serves 100 destinations in 55 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania from its hub at Doha International Airport. The airline is targeting to serve 120 destinations around the world by 2013.
Update from Bwindi Community Hospital
Akorn is committed to a company-wide socially responsible policy addressing pressing environmental, educational and public health needs in the regions where we operate. Working together with Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Akorn has been supporting the Bwindi Community Hospital, the local health center that supports the local community at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where the camp is based.
Recent updates from the hospital indicate gains in efforts towards malaria eradication. Insecticide treated mosquito nets coverage now stands at 60%. This has decreased malaria threat in the community particularly among the under fives. Today only 2% of the under fives seen in the Outpatients department are treated for malaria. Akorn will continue working closely with the hospital to improve the lives of the Bwindi Community.
To include a visit to the hospital in your itinerary, please contact us.
Uganda's Big 5 plus unique two
Africa is known for the Big 5 – African lion, African elephant, leopard, Cape buffalo and the Black or White rhino. However, Uganda boasts of not only the Big 5 but plus the unique two! The country has the highest number of Chimpanzees and Mountain Gorillas any where in the world. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda is home to 65% of the world's surviving population of mountain gorillas. Kibale Forest National Park has the highest primate density of any area on earth, including the red-tailed money, blue monkey, olive baboon, chimpanzee, colobus (black, white and red ) and white cheeked mangabey. Visit the 'Pearl of Africa' to see the Big 5 and more.
Email us to book a gorilla or chimp tracking safari today.
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