Road transfer from Arrivals to Four Points
Carlson Family and Friends Safari 2026
Summary:
June 9 : Four Points Airport Hotel
June 10, 11: Primate Lodge Kibale
June 12, 13, 14 : River Station
June 15, 16, 17 : Gorilla Forest Camp
June 18, 19 : Lemala Wild Waters
June 20, 21, 22 : LabaLaba Fanjove
June 23 : Depart
On arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will receive a VIP meet and assist service, ensuring a smooth transition through arrivals. We have assumed you will arrive late on the 9th and suggest staying at the Four Points, just a 5-minute drive from Arrivals.
The next day, you will meet Ninian to fly by scheduled air service to Entebbe, Uganda. We suggest you book the Kenya Airways flight that departs at 10.00 from Nairobi. (We have not included this flight in the quotation).
On arrival at Entebbe, once you clear customs and immigration, you will fly by private charter to Kasese airstrip ( approx 75 minutes). From here, you will drive to Kibale Forest to stay at Primate Lodge. You will leave the lodge early on the 11th to track chimpanzees.
On the 12th, you will drive via Fort Portal and Kasese, to Queen Elizabeth National Parks Katungulu jetty on the Kazinga channel. From here, there is a boat transfer to The River Station Lodge.
On the 15th a boat transfer takes you back to the Katungulu jetty to drive across the park and through remote villages to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve. The drive will take about 90 minutes to Sanctuary Gorilla Lodge. You will go on gorilla treks on the 16th and 17th.
On the 18th, you will drive back to Kasese Airfield to connect with a flight to Jinja. On arrival at Jinja, you will be transferred to the river bank by road and taken to the Lemala Wildwaters Lodge by boat.
Fly from Jinja to Entebbe to connect with a Kenya Airways flight from Entebbe to Dar Es Salaam via Nairobi. (We have not included this flight in our quotation). On arrival at Dar Es Salaam, you will connect to a charter flight to Songo Songo Island; from here, it’s a boat transfer to Fanjove Island.
Arrival Airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi
June 9
Four Points Airport
Nairobi, Kenya
Four Points Nairobi Airport is just a 5-minute drive from the international terminal buildings. Part of the Marriott group, it is set within the airport's perimeter, making it very convenient for late arrivals or early morning flight departures.
Transfers & Flights
Included / Excluded
Includes: Bed and Breakfast and complimentary airport to/from hotel & JKIA terminals.
Excludes: Any meals other than those mentioned in the inclusions, Spa treatments, all drinks are excluded, any additional payable extras, gratuities, and anything of a personal nature.
INCLUDES Bed and Breakfast, Airport transfer, meet and assist on arrival.
EXCLUDES All other meals and drinks
June 10, 11
Primate Kibale Lodge
Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda
Kibale Primate Lodge, located in the beautiful Kibale Forest in western Uganda, is an excellent choice for anyone interested in seeing chimpanzees and other primates.
Transfers & Flights
Transfer from Four Points to International Departures. Flight from Nairobi to Entebbe ( not included). Charter Flight from Entebbe to Kasese. Road Transfer from Kasese to Primate Kibale Lodge.
Included / Excluded
INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS
Price are exclusive of VAT
Prices includes house drinks and laundry
Prices excludes Entrance and Activity fees for Kibale Forest National Park
Prices include Usd 5 for the communiy projects
INCLUDES: All meals, all house drinks, laundry, transfers mentioned in the itinerary, park entrance fees, Chimp trekking fees 1 trek per person. Private car. Lowis & Leakey Guide. Flights apart from JKIA to Entebbe.
June 12, 13, 14
The River Station
Kazinga Channel, Uganda
The River Station is one of Uganda's newest lodges. Located in the Kyambura Reserve that borders the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, it sits in a great spot, set on a bluff above the Kazinga Channel, with great views over the water.
Transfers & Flights
Drive from Kibale to Katungula Jetty. Boast transfer to the River Station.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDES
• Full board meals
• Non-premium brand drinks
• Bed Night fees
• 2 shared(unless private booking made) game activities per day. This can be either a drive or walk conducted in either
the morning or afternoon
• Shared night game drive in the reserve (unless private booking made)
• Shared boat excursions (unless private booking made)
• Shared boat pick up and drop off
• Laundry
• Sundowners (Excluding premium brand drinks)
EXCLUDES
• Premium brand drinks
• Gratuities
• All services and activities not mentioned in the inclusions above | Additional activities, private
transfers and related costs;
INCLUDES: Full Board meals, non-premium brand drinks, Bed Night fees, game activities. This can be either a drive or walk conducted in either the morning or afternoon. Night game drive. Boat excursions, Boat pick up and drop off. Laundry, Sundowners (Excluding premium brand drinks). Shared pick up and drop off. 1 chimpanzee viewing permit per person. Bigodi Samp visit. Private car. Lowis and Leakey Guide
June 15, 16, 17
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Volcanoes National Park, Uganda
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is located in the Bwindi Forest area of western Uganda.
Transfers & Flights
Boat transfer to Katungula Jetty. Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDES:All meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (Including premium brands).
Concession fees, Community Walk and Emergency medical evacuation and laundry services.
2 Gorilla Permits per person. Private car.
June 18, 19
Wildwaters Lodge
Jinja, Uganda
Located on roughly six hectares on Kalagala Island, Wildwaters Lodge sits on a private island mid-stream of the River Nile, overlooking dramatic and exciting rapids downstream from Jinja in eastern Uganda. The lodge can only reached by boat.
Transfers & Flights
Drive to Kasese airstrip. Flight to Jinja airstrip. Road transfer to Wildwaters Jetty. Boat transfer to the island.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDES: Full board accommodation in standard suite, all meals, house drinks, Wi-Fi, laundry, NFA and return boat transfers from the parking bay at Lemala Wildwaters Lodge. 1 day white water rafting. Private vehicle. Lowis and Leakey guide.
June 20, 21, 22
Fanjove Island Lodge
Fanjove Island, Tanzania
Fanjove Island is part of the Songo Songo Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 140km south of Dar es Salaam, off the coast of Tanzania.
Transfers & Flights
Boat transfer to Wildwaters Jetty. Road Transfer to Jinja airstrip. Flight from Entebbe to Dar Es Salaam (not included). Charter Flight from Dar Es Salaam to Songo Songo. Boast Transfer to Fanjove Island.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDES
Full board accommodation and drinks, including premium brand alcohols except Champagne- Laundry- Road transfers to/from SongoSongo airstrip to pier (ar. 10min) and boat transfer from the pier to Fanjove Island (er. 40min)- VAT of 18%
EXCLUDES
Activities not mentioned above and with supplement (listed below) / •Flights/ • Gratuities / • Transfers beyond SongoSongo/ • SongoSongo village fee/ • Tourism dept levy = 1% of the applicable nightly rate.
Optional activities with supplement
• Laba Fanjove Spa (menu in our marketing tools)
• Full day at Mafia (Swimming, snorkeling with whales sharks /From October to March depending on the weather ): 900 usd = package rate up to 6 guests (private basis).
• Whales watching* / July to October/ 3 hours approx.
By standard boat: 100 usd/person (shared basis)
By speed boat : 500 usd for the boat, up to 6 guests (private basis)
• DIVING CENTRE* (Padi)
* Activities are on a shared basis. Private basis can be offered with supplement and is subject to availability. Activities are subject to change due to weather, security reasons or other unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUDES: Full board accommodation and drinks, including premium brand alcohols except Champagne- Laundry- Road transfers to/from SongoSongo airstrip to pier (ar. 10min) and boat transfer from the pier to Fanjove Island (er. 40min). Tourism dept levy = 1% of the applicable nightly rate. Flights apart from Entebbe to Dar.
EXCLUDES:Lowis and Leakey guide. Activities not mentioned above and with supplement (listed below) Gratuities. Transfers beyond SongoSongo. SongoSongo village fee.
Optional activities with supplement
• Laba Fanjove Spa (menu in our marketing tools)
• Full day at Mafia (Swimming, snorkeling with whales sharks /From October to March depending on the weather ): 900 usd = package rate up to 6 guests (private basis).
• Whales watching* / July to October/ 3 hours approx.
By standard boat: 100 usd/person (shared basis)
By speed boat : 500 usd for the boat, up to 6 guests (private basis)
• DIVING CENTRE* (Padi)
*Our activities are on a shared basis. Private basis can be offered with supplement and is subject to availability. Activities are subject to change due to weather, security reasons or other unforeseen circumstances.
June 23
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Transfers & Flights
Boat Transfer to Songo Songo airstrip. Flight from Songo Songo to Dar Es Salaam