Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to report on a special offer with One&Only Rwanda. Helicopter transfers are FREE of charge between lodges if staying 3 nights at O&O Nyungwe House and 3 nights at O&O Gorilla Nest applicable for bookings from 01 Oct through 14 Dec 2023 only. Request availability for this special offer in…
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to report that Ugandan officials have lifted the Covid-19 vaccination requirement for all arrivals into Entebbe International Airport (EBB) effective immediately. For departing passengers, proof of vaccination will be checked only if the airline or an onward country of destination requires it. CAS asks that trade partners confirm any Covid-19…
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to report the opening of a new luxury property in Uganda, the Entebbe Forest Lodge. Our general manager Hilda recently visited the property and reports that the lodge sits in a beautiful forested area overlooking Lake Victoria (approx. 30 minutes from EBB Airport). The six cabins have forest views and…
Classic Africa Safaris Uganda is elated to announce that the Minister of Health, Dr. Aceng Jane Ruth Ocero, declared Uganda Ebola-free. In an MOH statement, Dr. Aceng outlines the WHO requirement for a full 42 day clearance period to declare the outbreak ended. Uganda has now reached that mark with no new cases. “Having spent…
One of Classic Africa Safaris’ favorite lodges in Buhoma town, Mahogany Springs Lodge, has undergone extensive refurbishments and is looking great! Recent CAS guest feedback is excellent and, as always, the Mahogany Springs cuisine is delicious and service is superb. Buhoma is located in the Northern Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and provides easy access…
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to share the news that the Mukiza gorilla family welcomed a new baby this week! The family resides in the Ruhija sector of northern Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Congratulations to Mugwere, the proud mom, and the rest of the Mukiza family which now has 28 members. Ruhija is approximate two…
Classic Africa Safaris Uganda is pleased to announce that we were the recipients of the ‘Most Tax Compliant Tourism Company’ award by the Uganda Revenue Authority thanks to our accurate and on-time filings! URA officials visited the CAS headquarters in Entebbe and were escorted in our custom safari vehicles to the workshop for a tour and company…
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to report that Mahogany Springs Lodge in Buhoma, Uganda is undergoing refurbishments and launching a new chalet. The comfortable river-front lodge sits just outside of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the bustling town of Buhoma. Barrie Gotch, managing director, updated CAS this week on the extensive design refurbs that…
Classic Africa Safaris reports that the Bugungu Airstrip in Murchison Falls National Park will be closed for upgrading from 18 Jun 2022 to 18 March 2023. During that time, all flights will be redirected to the nearby Pakuba airstrip. This closure is only a minor logistical change to safaris in MFNP. The Uganda Wildlife Authority…
Classic Africa Safaris reports that as of 02 February 2022, quarantine/isolation in Kigali hotels has been waived. The negative PCR Covid-19 test taken 72 hrs prior to arrival is still required, as is the on-arrival rapid antigen test. The timeframe for testing for entry into National Parks and for primate trekking has been modified to…
Travelers can save 30% on gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park when they include other Rwanda National Parks (Akagera or Nyungwe) for 3 days or more in their safari plans. This special offer is valid through May 2022, reports Classic Africa Safaris. The 29 Nov 2022 announcement by African Parks of the historic translocation…
Classic Africa Safaris Rwanda reports that effective June 15, 2021, all passengers arriving from or have traveled to India and Uganda in last 7 days are required to complete 7 days in mandatory quarantine upon arrival at the designated hotels (Ubumwe Grande Hotel, Landmark Suites, Corina K. Guest house and Colours Club SPA & Garden…
Classic Africa Safaris Uganda has just been advised that The Minister of Foreign Affairs’ announcement on Friday, Jun 11, 2021 was inaccurate. All fully vaccinated, card-carrying, asymptomatic Category 2 arrivals (UK and USA included) will not be tested on arrival into EBB. Friday’s announcement can be disregarded. Please bear in mind that this is a government run system/protocol and, of…
Classic Africa Safaris (CAS) has liaised with the Ugandan Minister of Health (MOH) and all appropriate government bodies to clarify the new COVID-19 entry requirements for Uganda. Please be advised that this is a constantly – and swiftly – changing situation, but current requirements are outlined below. In keeping with existing COVID-19 entry requirements, all…
Classic Africa Safaris co-founder Mel Gormley just visited Uganda’s Murchison Falls NP and reports that the Nile River is at its highest recorded levels. The flood makes for an amazing and historical experience for visitors in the park. Travelers can cruise the Nile while it’s in full flood – both the Nile Delta and Base…
As Classic Africa Safaris previously reported, the Nkuringo family welcomed a baby gorilla in the New Year. Lucky CAS travelers based at Clouds Lodge recently were able to view the sweet babe. They even captured a short video that you can check out on our Instagram feed or on YouTube. Primate trekking is open in Uganda and Rwanda! Please…
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to announce that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has confirmed the birth of a baby gorilla in the Nkuringo family in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On January 4th, the Nkuringo family’s adult female, Nderema, gave birth to a baby bringing the family size to 12 members. This birth marks…
Entebbe, UGANDA, 17 September 2020 – Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to report that from 22 July 2020 there has been a significant ‘baby boom’ in Uganda. The gorilla families throughout Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks welcomed eight babies in less than three months! During Uganda’s border closure and suspension of tourism, the…
Last week, Classic Africa Safaris delivered food supplies to the 464 gorilla trekking porters who assist guests as they track the mountain gorillas on the slopes of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Due to COVID-19, tourism has been suspended and the porters’ primary means of income has disappeared. In June, CAS launched a Go Fund Me…