Why plan a Uganda and Rwanda safari with Encounter Africa Safaris

Uganda and Rwanda are both landlocked countries that belong to the East African community, which makes it easy to plan a safari in both countries, especially with the introduction of the East African Tourist Visa. Planning a Uganda and Rwanda safari combines the rich biodiversity that comes from both countries, the unique primate and wildlife interaction.

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Encounter Africa Safaris comes with years of experience in planning and organising safaris in both Uganda and Rwanda and the reasons as to why you should plan with Encounter include the following:

1. Experience in designing customised itineraries

Encounter Africa Safaris is experienced in planning and organising customised itineraries for the two countries. Both can be easily linked due to the closeness of the two countries making it easy to travel between the two countries. The tour company‘s experience and expertise in arranging transport, accommodation and securing trekking permits where necessary make Encounter Africa Safaris your best option in planning a Uganda and Rwanda Safari.

The different categories of customised safaris in Uganda include:

Luxury safaris:  At Encounter Africa Safaris, we pride ourselves on organising luxury safaris to Uganda and Rwanda.  There are so many luxury safaris that we organise, and all our clients have to do is contact us in person.

Budget safaris: We also organise budget safaris for our clients when they get in touch with us. We put a lot of factors into consideration for our clients, including safari activities, accommodation and transport, among others.

2. The positive reviews about Encounter Africa Safaris

Encounter Africa Safaris has positive reviews from clients that they have worked with and these testify that the company is the best to use when planning a Uganda and Rwanda safari. And for one to have a biased approach when choosing Encounter, read all the reviews and if possible contact past clients for their thoughts about using us for their safaris.

When you look and read all the numerous reviews, you will see Encounter’s high integrity when it comes to communication, responding to clients who get in touch and handling challenges, making it the best choice for planning a Uganda and Rwanda trip. These reviews can be read on TripAdvisor and our website, and you can also get in touch with previous clients to help you make a better choice by choosing Encounter Africa Safaris to plan the safari for you.

3. Encounter Africa Safaris is all about professionalism

Encounter Africa Safaris is made up of professionals who make sure that clients/tourists get the best outcome of their safari in Uganda and Rwanda. Professionalism in the company starts from the tour consultants who professionally communicate with you when you contact them, and they always answer your queries swiftly. They also help with the planning of the best itinerary that works for you, putting your preferences and budget into consideration.

Tour consultants engage with the clients and have a one-on-one interface until the perfect itinerary is created.

Our driver guides are also professional and always make sure that they drive carefully, whether in Uganda or Rwanda, to the different safari destinations. They offer the knowledge that they have about the safaris, making sure that the tourists are comfortable and enjoy their safari.

The company’s staff and their professionalism are one of the many reasons why you need to plan a Uganda and Rwanda Safari with Encounter Africa Safaris.

The customer service that is provided by the staff sets Encounter Africa Safaris apart from other tour companies making it the best option for your safari. The safaris that they offer to their clients mirror the exceptional customer care that starts from the senior consultants, ensuring that the combined safari is safe, comfortable and that the clients get to have an unforgettable safari in Uganda and Rwanda.

4. Personalised safari packages

Encounter Africa Safaris has experience in planning and organising personalised safari activities for all tourists visiting Uganda and Rwanda. For personalised safaris, communicate diligently and in depth with our senior consultants so that they can take them into consideration when planning. We always communicate with our clients so that they can contribute to how they would want their safari to be planned, and below are some of the safaris that Encounter Africa Safari plans in Uganda and Rwanda.

Gorilla tracking safaris: Encounter Africa Safaris has decades of experience in organising gorilla tracking safaris in both Uganda and Rwanda. They will help with the purchase of the gorilla trekking permits, book accommodation and other logistics that are needed for a fun-filled gorilla safari.

Chimpanzee tracking: Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda is carried out in Kalinzu forest, Budongo Forest and Kyambura Gorge while in Rwanda it is carried out in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Encounter is here to help you plan your chimpanzee tracking safari to both countries and purchase permits on your behalf.

Mountain hiking: Both Uganda and Rwanda are home to a variety of mountains that are worth climbing, and at Encounter Africa Safaris, we are here to help you organise these safaris for you.

Game drives: Uganda is home to about 10 national parks where you can enjoy both morning and evening drives. Rwanda’s game drives are carried out in Akagera National Park, and both countries offer a wide selection of wildlife species, some of which include the big five lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, elephants and rhinos among others.

Bird watching: Both Uganda and Rwanda are good birding destinations, and at Encounter, we help our clients plan the best birding safaris in both countries.

5. Encounter Africa Safaris advises tourists

Encounter Africa Safaris offers advice to tourists on how to plan for the Uganda and Rwanda safari, what to pack, when to go, how to travel on a budget, the cost of the safari and how to enjoy your combined Uganda and Rwanda safari. In detail, below is some of the advice that Encounter Africa Safaris gives when planning a Uganda and Rwanda safari.

What to bring: The packing list for tourists to bring for the combined Uganda and Rwanda safari is essential, and we advise our clients to ensure that they pack comfortable essential items, especially clothes, and avoid overpacking. Some of the essentials that Encounter advises you bring include long-sleeved shirts and trousers, sweaters, gardening gloves, gaiters, camera (with extra lenses, memory cards and batteries), a pair of binoculars, knee-length hike boots, a first aid kit, a sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, snacks, bottled drinking water (or a refillable water bottle), waterproof jacket, waterproof backpack and toiletries among others.

When to travel to Uganda and Rwanda: The decision entirely depends on the client, but know that both countries can be explored both in the dry and wet seasons. However, the best and recommended time is during the dry/peak season (June to September and December to January). This is because the dry season is the best time to participate in the different safari activities due to the conducive weather conditions. The wet season, on the other hand, is a good time to travel for tourists who are on a budget and prefer fewer crowds.

How to travel on a budget: Encounter Africa Safaris always makes sure that tourists enjoy their Uganda and Rwanda safaris, regardless of the budget that they are travelling with, and some of the ways you can travel on a budget are by doing the following.

• Travel in large groups to share some of the costs. This greatly reduces the cost of the safari.
• Travel in the low/wet season when discounts are offered on some of the services like accommodation.
• Reduce the number of activities that you plan on doing during the Uganda and Rwanda safari.
• Choose affordable accommodation in Uganda and Rwanda, and avoid the luxury types to be able to travel on a budget. The consultants will help choose the best accommodation for you.

The above can easily be organised by Encounter Africa safaris, and all you have to do is get in touch with them.

The cost of the Uganda and Rwanda safari: Encounter Africa Safaris advises their clients on the cost of the combined safari to Uganda and Rwanda, regardless of the travel budget you have, because this helps you plan perfectly for the safari. The cost of the safari is affected by many factors and these include the following:

The size of the safari group: The larger the size of the group, the lower the cost of the safari because the costs are shared among the group members and the smaller/ one person in the group, the higher the cost of the safari.

The season of travel: Travelling to Uganda and Rwanda during the dry/peak season costs more than travelling in the wet/low season. The safari service costs are increased during the dry season and some discounts are offered during the low season. The wet season offers more cost-effective safari experiences in Uganda and Rwanda whereas the dry season does not.

The safari activities: The more safari activities you add to your safari, the higher the cost of the combined safari and the fewer activities added to the itinerary, the lower the cost of the Uganda and Rwanda safari.

Personal purchases: These are expenses that tourists spend while on a safari, and these range from flight tickets, souvenir purchases, and the purchase of essential items that you need to bring when coming for the safari, among others. The more expenses you have, the higher the cost of the safari and vice versa.

6. Encounter Africa Safaris prioritises the safety and comfort of the clients

The priority of Encounter Africa Safaris, as they plan Uganda and Rwanda safaris, is to make sure that the clients are comfortable and safe throughout their safari. Planning a combined Uganda and Rwanda safari is not an easy fit and that is why we are here to help you plan a comfortable combined safari. Below are some of the ways we prioritise safety and comfort for all our clients.

Accommodation: We prioritise comfort and safety when booking accommodation to make sure that tourists enjoy their safari in both Uganda and Rwanda. The three categories of accommodation (budget, mid-range and luxury) are what we choose from putting your preference and budget into consideration. All the facilities that we choose are comfortable and located in safe environments.

Transport: Encounter Africa Safaris provides 4x4 safari vehicles that are well-maintained to ensure that clients are comfortable. The vehicles also come with complimentary bottled water, and they are driven by professional and experienced guides who drive safely, following all the traffic rules and regulations, so that tourists get to and from their destination safely.

The safari activities: With the different activities that are done in both Uganda and Rwanda, we look at the age of the client, physical fitness and health before planning for the different activities. This ensures that the tourists are comfortable during the safari activities and not strained.

For safety, many of the national parks and other tourist destinations have 24/7 security, ensuring that all tourists are safe, and there are rules and regulations that have to be followed in the different safari destinations, ensuring the safety of the tourists and the wildlife.

Other ways that you can keep safe during a safari in Uganda and Rwanda include not walking at night, following the rules and regulations that are set by the authorities, avoiding walking around with valuables and keeping close to the safari group at all times.

7. There are guaranteed safari experiences in Uganda and Rwanda

Encounter Africa Safaris offers the best and unforgettable safari experiences in Uganda and Rwanda. They make sure that you get to enjoy your safaris at the different destinations, including the 10 national parks in Uganda, the River Nile, the museums and the mountains. And in Rwanda, you get to visit and enjoy a memorable

For more information about planning a Uganda and Rwanda safari, get in touch with us at Encounter Africa Safaris and we will help you plan and fully prepare you for the dream safari in both countries.