12 Dec Uganda & Rwanda: Welcoming Visitors From Around the World
This year we have attended several consumer and travel trade events, in different countries, promoting our destinations and services. We’ve reconnected with old friends, strengthened partnerships, and created new alliances. And we’ve met some lovely people with a genuine interest in wildlife, culture and outdoor activities – adventurers who wish to explore, learn and enjoy new places.
As we continue to welcome clients from around the world – from Australia to Belgium and USA to Spain – we thought this month we would share some helpful information about working with us and travelling to Uganda and Rwanda, no matter which country you’re visiting from!
Language Is Not a Barrier
Thank you, Google Translate!
The friendly staff in our Kampala office speak English and a range of different local languages. Most colleagues from around the world communicate with us in English but some simply write to us in their own language; we use the power of Google Translate and then we respond in our own language. You’d be surprised by how well this works!
We also have apps and foreign-language-speaking guides and friends on ‘speed dial’ and a range of other tools to help, if needed.
So, if you’ve hesitated to contact us because you’re worried about a language barrier, then now you know there’s nothing to worry about! With flexibility and a bit of good humour, we work very well with partners worldwide.
Photo caption: 📸: Rhino tracking with a local ranger
Foreign Language Speaking Guides
Did you know English is the most commonly spoken language in Uganda?
In 2005, Swahili became an official language, but it’s not as widely spoken as in other East African countries. Uganda is also home to many tribal languages.
In Rwanda, the national language is Kinyarwanda, which is spoken throughout most of the country. French is also an official language; however, since the 90s English has gradually become more popular.
We’re proud to say that we have a wide range of professional safari guides who speak a second language, including French, Spanish, Chinese and Russian, to name just a few! These guides will happily escort you on your holiday, sharing their knowledge of the country in your language and translating where necessary. They might even teach you a few words of their language too!
Photo caption: 📸: Athanase – one of our French-speaking safari guides
Which Airlines Fly Into Entebbe and Kigali?
So, how are you going to get here?
There are plenty of airlines that fly into Entebbe (Uganda) and Kigali (Rwanda). These include:
Rwandair
Uganda Airline
KLM
Air France
Brussels Airlines
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Kenya Airways
For more info about travelling to Entebbe and Kigali, get in touch with us.
Photo caption: 📸: Why not meet some of the local flyers once you’re here?
Tailor-made Travel
There are lots of statistics published about national travel habits which identify some trends and common behaviours for each country. But we treat every client as an individual because we know every trip is unique – each holiday is personal. That’s why we offer a fully bespoke service, handling all kinds of requests.
Whether someone is celebrating a special occasion, has a specific interest or wants to book last minute, we can design a custom holiday.
Others may prefer a slower pace, want to travel alone or don’t speak English – we can factor this into a personal itinerary.
Why not book a call with us to have a chat? Then you can leave the rest to us!
Photo caption: 📸: Clients interested in conservation could visit the anti-poaching K9 Unit as part of a behind-the-scenes experience in Akagera NP, Rwanda
Outstanding Feedback
Trip Advisor is a fantastic way for us to spread the word about our services and encourage responsible travel, with real-life clients backing up what we do. We are proud to have 100% 5* reviews.
We are also grateful to our clients who post wonderful reviews, feedback, and photos on our different social channels.
However, most clients come to us through our agents and partners around the world, passing on great feedback through them as well.
Photo caption: 📸: Read a trip review from Venture client, Lorenz Fischer, photography tour leader
Did You Miss Us?
Despite attending many consumer and travel trade events this year, there’s never enough time to meet everyone! There are still lots of people we would love to talk to, and if you missed us but would still like to chat, please drop an email to schedule a call with our friendly team.