Comments on: Eco-tourists find new hotspot in a holiday to Uganda http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/ News & Advice for Travel in Africa Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:27:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Tania Wheeler http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14383 Tania Wheeler Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:50 +0000 http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14383 Hey Judey, The rafting is a Grade 5 designation which means it can be pretty tough. A couple of different companies run the rafting in different spots and although the safety record and equipment used is good it is still a 'extreme sport'. All care is taken obviously but nothing can be guaranteed when it comes to this type of activity. Contact your local GP or Travel Clinic for the latest updates on required immunizations for Africa. I would recommend Yellow Fever (don't forget to get the certificate) and some malaria protection at the least. Happy travels! Hey Judey,

The rafting is a Grade 5 designation which means it can be pretty tough. A couple of different companies run the rafting in different spots and although the safety record and equipment used is good it is still a ‘extreme sport’. All care is taken obviously but nothing can be guaranteed when it comes to this type of activity.

Contact your local GP or Travel Clinic for the latest updates on required immunizations for Africa. I would recommend Yellow Fever (don’t forget to get the certificate) and some malaria protection at the least.

Happy travels!

]]> By: judey http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14382 judey Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:25:42 +0000 http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14382 how safe would you say white water rafting is? and what injections would you need for there if u were camping for most of the time? how safe would you say white water rafting is? and what injections would you need for there if u were camping for most of the time?

]]> By: Tania Wheeler http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14210 Tania Wheeler Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:06:13 +0000 http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14210 Hey Duncan, The minimum age for Gorilla Trekking is 15 years of age and as far as I am aware that applies to ALL of the protected areas. I am unable to find any information on official (or unofficial) web sites to the contrary. Sorry I could not be of more help... Cheers, Tania. Hey Duncan,

The minimum age for Gorilla Trekking is 15 years of age and as far as I am aware that applies to ALL of the protected areas. I am unable to find any information on official (or unofficial) web sites to the contrary.

Sorry I could not be of more help…

Cheers, Tania.

]]> By: Duncan http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14204 Duncan Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:51:03 +0000 http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14204 Hi Hermi, My 11-year-old son is gorilla crazy; probably destined to take over from where Dian Fossey left off. I am very keen to take him on a gorilla trek while he still has this interest and before such influences are blasted out by the hormones kicking in! Which gorilla venue has the lowest age restriction? Cheers, Duncan Hi Hermi,
My 11-year-old son is gorilla crazy; probably destined to take over from where Dian Fossey left off. I am very keen to take him on a gorilla trek while he still has this interest and before such influences are blasted out by the hormones kicking in!
Which gorilla venue has the lowest age restriction?
Cheers,
Duncan

]]> By: Carla dos Santos http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14049 Carla dos Santos Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:26:58 +0000 http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14049 Hi Hermi, Thank you for your enquiry. With reference to the Gorilla Safaris – they are still going and have done without problems, but please bear in mind these are well organised group tours and are secure. With reference to travelling the rest of Uganda and specifically working in villages unfortunately we are not qualified to answer this and suggest you contact your countries embassy to get clarity. I am sorry I could not be of more assistance, Carla. Hi Hermi,

Thank you for your enquiry. With reference to the Gorilla Safaris – they are still going and have done without problems, but please bear in mind these are well organised group tours and are secure.

With reference to travelling the rest of Uganda and specifically working in villages unfortunately we are not qualified to answer this and suggest you contact your countries embassy to get clarity.

I am sorry I could not be of more assistance, Carla.

]]> By: Hermi http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14037 Hermi Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:10:29 +0000 http://africatravelguide.org/uganda-holiday-destination/#comment-14037 What is the safety factor for travelling in Uganda, working with villages, gorilla trekking etc.? My daughter -23- is considering a trip in June and as a mom--well travelled as I am--however, still concerned...Hermi What is the safety factor for travelling in Uganda, working with villages, gorilla trekking etc.?

My daughter -23- is considering a trip in June and as a mom–well travelled as I am–however, still concerned…Hermi

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