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UAE! Now You Can Swim With The Wild Sharks Of Africa!

Winter months and the holiday season are all about taking trips to a foreign country and having a great time with your family. This season is known for enjoying wildlife but in the water and on the land. In the Indian Ocean, you can swim with some beautifully patterned behemoth which have white spots and stripes. You can also find some Whale Sharks along with these creatures. Whale Sharks are harmless and slow moving mammals, but this species are on the brink of extinction. So Whale Shark Adventures are here to explain and raise awareness about these beautiful species of mammals.

People on this trip will not only enjoy the water and it life but also some life and beautiful scenes on land. Uganda is the home of land animals like chimpanzees, this is a great season to enjoy some sighting seeing here. The stunning crater region of western Uganda which views over the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains makes it just the perfect trip with your family. While resting at the Ndali Lodge, you can enjoy the view of an extinct volcano. Here, all the lighting is by candle or storm lantern! Don’t worry about your safety because there are new guidelines for all tourists. You have to show a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. There is no mandatory quarantine.

Tourists can look forward to memorable holidays in a 1920s-era colonial lodge in the stunning crater region of Western Uganda with views over the dramatic Rwenzori Mountains at the Ndali Lodge located on the rim of an extinct volcano.

Reza Kalamadeen, Director of Passionedia, a Dubai-based company promoting the
destinations, says: “Given the market conditions that have affected the travel and
tourism sector, we work to provide respite by introducing the two companies of the
destinations to the UAE citizens and residents looking to travel overseas. We believe we can create a long-term positive impact in raising awareness to the smaller, but
equally aspirational destinations and experiences.”

Along with all these mesmerizing experiences, Whale Shark Adventures also offers some more exciting adventures. Some of which are, Africa’s premier beach destination and Humpback Whale expeditions in Diani. The peak of the Whale Shark season is till mid-March. Four airlines (African Express Airways, Emirates, Etihad and Kenya Airways) have started their routes for people from the Gulf Countries and UAE to travel to Kenya and enjoy its beauty. All these four airlines have their routes from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Tourists have to show a Covid-19 negative test certificate, taken within 96 hours and also fill out a travel health form for contact tracing for safety.