Africa Safari with Dubai Stopover

This Africa Safari with Dubai Stopover will give you fascinating insights about Dubai. Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.

After an enjoyment in the desert world, you will a embark on an unforgettable and memorable adventure in Africa that characterizes and summarizes the walls of the Dark Continent. Here you will be able to see the caravans of migrating wildebeests in the Serengeti and Masai Mara of Tanzania and Kenya respectively and conclude your 8 Days Dubai Africa Luxury Mass safari in Uganda in the one Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see the endemic creatures of the world called mountain Gorillas.

Day 1-3: Explore Dubai.

Upon arrival at Dubai International Airport, you will check in at your Hotel and in the evening, you will spend your time relaxing at the beach. Later you will have an overnight and dinner at the hotel. In the coming days, you can enjoy Dubai, the Desert, the beach and relax. Or if you like, you can venture out on one of the many excursions offered.

The third day makes you ready for a fantastic safari adventure! Your day starts with a hotel pickup in Dubai, followed by a scenic drive to the airport for a flight to Tanzania.

List of Activities to do here.

Dubai City Tour

Thrilling Desert Safari

Belly dancing

Sand bathing

Dhow cruise

Relaxation at the beach.

Day 4-5: Serengeti Game Drive.

On arrival in Kilimanjaro, you will hop on a small plane and fly high above to reach Serengeti National Park. When you touch down at Seronera Airstrip, the Central Serengeti exploration begins. After an exciting day, it is time to head to your lodging for a delicious dinner and a cosy night’s sleep.

Begin day four early from your lodge as you depart for a sunrise wildlife adventure. Watch the animals in action and relish a bush breakfast. After breakfast, head to the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive until late afternoon, then drive to Arusha.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan: All Included.

Day 6: Fly to Uganda.

After breakfast, you will have a quick stroll around town, visiting the traditional craft markets and doing some last-minute shopping. Be ready to depart mid-morning for Victoria Falls Airport to catch your scheduled flight to Uganda Entebbe Airport in particular.

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will transfer to your accommodation and Check-in, freshen up, and have lunch at your hotel. In evening you will have a boat cruise along lake Bunyonyi and later return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Birdnest Lodge .

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi.

After breakfast, your diver guide will meet you, greet and brief you about the trip and transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Upon arrival, you will transfer to the park headquarters for briefing on the Gorilla adventure. Grab your walking stick, drinking water and enter the Impenetrable Forest in search for Mountain Gorillas. You will be guided by knowledgeable rangers who share detailed information on Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and primate life. Meet the gentle giants and watch them as they interact, take photos and later return to the lodge.

No doubt, the time spent with the Gorillas is an unforgettable experience. Look out for other animals and forest birds including African green pigeon, African harrier hawk, Cinnamon-chested bee-eater, crowned hornbill and Giant kingfisher after you will receive your trekking certificate.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner.

Day 8: Departure Flight

The day begins with a delightful breakfast after which you will return to the mainland and begin the journey back to Entebbe. You will see stunning views Kabale’s terraced hills on a clear day and a stopover at the Equator in Kayabwe. Arrive in Entebbe in the afternoon and have a farewell flight back home.

End of Africa Safari with Dubai Stopover

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All visitors to Africa must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. The Government of Tanzania has rolled out an online Visa application portal accessible on internet. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Respective Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE: English

TIME: GMT +3

CLIMATE: Africa climate is predominantly tropical. The long rains are from mid-March to late May and the short rains from November to January. The hottest months are from October to February and the coolest months are June to August.

VOLTAGE: 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the National Grid in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY: Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency. However, US$ older than 2009 are only accepted

CLOTHING: Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE: Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

WATER: You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH: Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:

Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray. The hotels provide mosquito repellent sachets as part of the room’s amenities in all our locations.

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure Imbasa is notified prior to travel so that the respective Hotels and Lodges are informed

GRATUITIES: As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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