Plot No 39 Ripon Garden, Clive Rd West
P.O.Box 806, Jinja
Tel: +256 (0) 434 120457
Fax: +256 (0) 434 120457
Mobile: +256712 463474
E-mail: advanced@advancedtours.ug
Website: www.advancedtours.ug
Contact person: Kebirungi Patience
DIRECTORS
Mr. Bukule Edward and Mrs. Bukule Patience Kebirungi HISTORY We are a vibrant, fully registered Limited company with offices in Jinja. The company was founded by young and professional entrepreneur, Mr. Bukule Edward & Mrs. Bukule Patience Kebirungi who have set up a professional Limited Company with the intention of improving quality of tour operations and travel services in Jinja, Uganda and the world at large. We offer our services to individual, groups, corporate, small-to-large businesses. We work internationally, providing our clients with the best services through our representatives all over the world. Of recent, Advanced Tours and travel Ltd has developed it self at a rapid stage and has grown into a promising travel company with a lot of potential. The company is continuously looking for opportunities to expand, but ensures that growth will not be at the expense of the quality. Our rare level of success is attributed partly to the exceptional entrepreneurial skills of Patience Kebirungi who is a Professional, self-confident, creative innovative with a high level of commitment and focus on Advanced Tours and Travel‟s business and the success of all our Safaris is highly attributed to our Tour Leaders who has experience of over five years, they work so tirelessly to see that every thing moves very successful. Other factors contributing to Advanced Tours & Travel’s success has been: 1) Patience with a Bachelors degree in Tourism and has worked with various well established tourism bodies and consequently has intimate knowledge on the needs of Tours and Travel, combines them together to ensure quality services. 2) Mr. Edward Bukule has traveled widely in Canada, China, Bangkok, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi to mention but a few for a wide range in marketing and product comparison to ensure that the company gets on world market and compete favorably in the tourism industry. 3) A carefully selected winning team with high level of professionalism and customer care that leads to a lot of repeat customers due to satisfied customer recommendations, 4) Customer support, At Advanced Tours and Travel Limited, we believe that a high quality, professional support service is essential for you to get the most from our Travel services. You will find our specialist support staff extremely friendly, patient, helpful and knowledgeable, always ready to help you through all your travel arrangements, and give you all the answers to your queries. Feel free to contact us via e-mail, phone, Fax whenever you need us
5) Advanced Tour and Travel Ltd works with GALILEO Uganda and AMADEUSE, the bodies that allows us to access all Airlines Bookings and make instant Air travel bookings and your ticket will be ready with in no time (No delay) 6) Experienced Travel agent, we are linked to all International Airlines and local Airlines through Galileo Central Reservation Systems and Amadeus. Our team of dynamic and customer-friendly staff will readily assist you to get the most competitive prices for air tickets, hotels and car rentals worldwide. 7) Convenience is another factor as to why our clients cherish our services. Ticket deliveries, visa application arrangements and even personalized check-ins are all assistance provided by us to ensure trouble-free departures. When managing and leading groups, we take into consideration the various needs of each member – their limitations, likes, requirements etc., again to ensure that all members of the group enjoy our services. 8) Advanced Tours & Travel Ltd works with only the most experienced and reliable tour operators and travel companies, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind and memorable experience Our Goals Advanced Tours and Travel Limited is a full-fledged service-oriented organization always on our toes to respond to your specific travel requirements. We aim to provide quality and consistently reliable services to all our customers. We endeavor to instill a high degree of professionalism in our staff and to uphold the highest ethical standards in all business dealings. We believe in continuous training and upgrading of our staff competency so that they are always fully equipped to meet the increasing demand and affluent needs of today. We want to give our customers the best services and nothing less. Our Mission Our mission is to provide you with the most comprehensive and complete planed travel services so that you can have the adventure of a lifetime that is exciting, comfortable, and worry-free. We look forward to showing you the world! WHY USE ADVANCED TOURS AND TRAVEL LIMITED It is for these reasons that when organizations like Nile Breweries and other NGO‟S want services and a highly efficient consultancy, they choose Advanced Tours and Travel Ltd over any other organization of our type. One of the ways that we maintain our competitive edge is that our staff come from varied educational and professional backgrounds and represent a strategic blend of accomplished skills and international experience that produces efficient, consequential results for our valued Clients.
1. Quality Service 2. Local Expertise 5. Qualified and Experienced Staff 6. We are approved by the government and fully insured 7. Value for Money 8. Save time and hassle BANKS We hold a current USD Account with Bank of Africa Uganda Ltd We hold a Current UGX Account with Bank of Africa Uganda Ltd We have personal Bank accounts in DTB, and Bank of Africa We work closely with Trend Forex Bureau in Jinja and Shalom Forex Bureau in Kampala to ensure that you get the best rates in exchange of your money. PAYMENTS You can make payments by any of the methods provided below; we do this to ease the hassle in payments. We accept payments by Cheques We accept payments by money transfers And we accept payments by Cash in USD, UGX, Pounds and Euros. We give Credit facilities to all cooperate Clients. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: _ Air ticketing both domestic and International _ Air Ticket reconfirmation _ Visa Consultants _ Travel Consultants _ Personalized assistance on arrival and departure _ Car Hire services (Saloon, 4x4, coasters & Buses) _ Akamba Bus Services _ White Water rafting & Bungee Jumping _ Sight seeing _ Air Port pick up and Drop off _ Hotels and Lodge Bookings _ Itinerary planning and tailor-made Safaris _ Post Cards - Conferences, work-shops and Events planning _ Jinja, Uganda and East African Travel Maps on Sale _ Horse Back Safaris _ Much More…………….. TESTIMONIALS: We often receive letters, emails and phone calls from our valued Clients to tell us how much they enjoyed Advanced Tours and Travel‟ services. It's always great to hear about the positive experiences people have had and we'd love to share some of these with you which you can read below: Some of our Clients Testimonials: ALYSON FRANCIS Hi Patience Just to let you know I had a brilliant trip this weekend, I really enjoyed myself. Murchison Falls NP is a very beautiful part of your country. Virian also looked after me well and helped me get the most out of my travels. Due to his advice we also saw some lions; I think he lost some of his photos so I said I would send through some I had taken, I had an excellent time and have recommended you to a friend who is arriving in October 2011. DONNA, PERRY AND SHEA MADDOX Seven days safari Amazing! Saw more of Uganda than I imagined possible! Great experience! Virian was the best guide not only knowing the names of the birds and animals but very friendly and helpful. The land cruiser was a great car! I want one in the States. My expectations were exceeded, we were very fortunate to have travelled with Advanced Tours and Travel, the Lodges were very good and all meals were delicious. We highly recommend Advanced Tours and Travel Ltd to whoever wants to have an adventure of a life time. Susan and Jonathan, Eleven days safari Patience, Our safari was amazing and we had all the best we wanted to!! Very relaxing staying at the Gorilla Forest Camp ,un unforgettable experience and the rest of the places we stated in were very wonderful, the boys had to stay with us the rest of the days since the Rwenzori Cottage at Mweya Safari Lodge was all for us!! We saw the Gorillas in about 15 minutes AMAZING!!!!!! Thank you so much Patience for arranging all these for us. Hi Patience, KT Lawrence & Mills "Patience organized this trip for me and my son to take last Easter. Can you imagine a better way to witness Easter Sunday than to spend it with 10 gorillas? The experience was unbelievable and worth every step I took (with a many fractured boned foot! Thank goodness for porters!) I recommend this safari to anyone. The lakes trip afterwards had the perfect atmosphere to reflect on the wonderful times I was able to experience with my son. A very blessed holiday. Thank you Patience!" Jonathan and Jane Humpson England We went to Lake Mburo National Park and stayed at Mhingo Lodge We had a fantastic experience, well organized, interesting national park and a stunning safari lodge. Overall superb! Company profile Advanced Tours and Travel Ltd was very Excellent, as always, particularly since they arranged the safari on very short notice, thank you Patience......................... Lake Mburo is a Great safari park; though it is small, without many popular animals, being able to walk in the park with a wonderful ranger (Andrew) was a joy and bought a new perspective to our safari experience. The Mhingo Lodge was in a class of its own. We had Fantastic, unbelievable food, excellent service and the setting, lodgings and pool are out of this world, if you can afford it, go Julian Godlee & Carolyn Godlee UK We had a Six days Safari to Bunyoni, Bwindi, and Queen Elizabeth, we were 5 people Our Safari was very good and Advanced Tours and Travel was very helpful in arranging it. Farouq is excellent Tour guide/Driver. Very good natured, we felt safe with him at all times. He took good care of us, he‟s Punctual enough The gorilla trek was an unforgettable experience – being in the middle of the rainforest with 19 gorillas was indescribable, seeing so many magnificent animals in the wild in QENP was a high point for us all Our safari exceeded our expectations and we were very happy with it. All was excellent services. Accommodation at Jacana was outstanding and we would love to return there one day.……… Tony & Greg UK Ours was not one safari but a series of mini adventures which comprised of a boat ride to the bottom of Murchison Falls, followed by a visit to the top of the falls which is absolutely breathtaking, a visit to Budongo Forest Reserve to track the Chimps (who evaded us all day), a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where we saw all six of the remaining eight Ugandan rhinos and a day in the game park which was stunning. We found Advanced Tours and Travel Company to be very accommodating, changing times and itinerary to suit our requirements as opposed to the usual scenario in which the client is not given any options!!!!!!!!! Our driver seemed to manage the impossible in that he could drive all day remain calm and relaxed and never forget to ensure that we were looked after. He dealt with everything including all payments, was always early, very knowledgeable on the wildlife and always had a smile on his face. We all enjoyed his company and easy going manner, even when we changed the itinerary whilst en route. Our vehicle was good spending so long in it you view it as home. There‟s not much you can say, it was great for the day in the game park as it has the pop up roof enabling you all to stand and view the game. The seats were as comfy as they could be (better than a Land Rover with its hard springs) and we all seemed to manage to find positions to doze in. Even though it didn‟t have air con we always remained cool………… I have to be fair to say that I got everything I wanted plus a little bit more, the scenery just takes your breath away. Even the journey to and from the national park leaves you with images that you‟ll never forget. I couldn‟t have too much to say about Advanced Tours and Travel Company I‟d say it is more a case of maintaining a standard you have set, in the customer service before hand whilst arranging the trip and your follow up communications. Thank you Patience ………… Tom & Liz Kerrigan Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK.… The safari we undertook crammed a lot into a few days. It meant we did a lot of driving over the FEW days period which I wouldn‟t necessarily call relaxing. It did however introduce us all to the beauty of Uganda and its many wonderful sights and wildlife. Trekking after the Chimps was frustrating as we wanted so much to see them; they on the other hand enjoyed a game of hide and seek which they won. We heard them all day but never actually saw them other than a fleeting glance. It‟s a good reason for us to return. Actually walking up to the rhinos was an experience I‟ll remember for some time. We also saw the pain that poachers inflicted upon the animals when we saw some of them trailing snares behind injured legs. It brings home to you (when you ask the driver why this takes place), just how delicate the balance of life can be in that region. As I said, a memorable and thought provoking experience. We stayed at the Paraa Lodge, only arriving late each evening and leaving early each morning. It is however situated on the top of a hill overlooking the Serengeti. To sit there of an evening gazing out upon the vastness of it all is incredible. The rooms are very clean, tidy and well appointed. The food as far as the 19 year olds we had with us was great. It was served as a buffet which meant they went up numerous times and moaned about being „stuffed‟. All in all an amazing trip for which I wouldn‟t hesitate to recommend Advanced Tours to other friends and contacts.…… Company profile Pernille Flarup and Anders Christensen Vigerslevvej 9 Denmark We were two of us on a safari and it was Very very good! Unfortunately we missed the lions because it was too hot. Advanced Tours and Travel was very helpful and took the time to answer all our questions. Farouq was our Tour Guide/Driver; he is an excellent guide, very sweet and helpful. Our safari was an unforgettable experience. Especially the chimp-trekking in Kibale and the boat cruise was very cool and very fun! It also meant a lot that we had Farouq as guide, because he was so sweet and could tell many stories about the animals, the towns we drove by e.t.c Our accommodations were very good especially in Kibale. For the good work done therefore we very much recommend advanced tours and Travel to all friends! Libby Godlee Cutting Hill Farm, Benington. UK Our Safari was Fantastic, such a good experience!!!! Advanced Tours and Travel Incredibly helped us in arranging our safari with patient and my ever changing itinerary and questions! Patience is fantastic!!! Farook was such a brilliant driver. He was incredibly patient and seemed determined to give us the best time possible. He was always on time, his knowledge was never ending and we felt very safe in his car! We had such an amazing time! Camping was such good fun and really provided us with the whole safari experience. Everything was planned to perfection and we absolutely loved every second of it! Our Accommodation was basic but very nice. The tents were in excellent condition and the campsite was lovely. The food was also of a surprisingly good standard. I 100% recommend Advanced Tours and Travel Ltd for their good work and hospitable services. ............................... Dave for John Kerlye High School UK Hi Patience Many thanks for making our stay in Uganda the most memorable so far. Jacana Lodge was a beautiful place and I will be recommending it to my colleagues for future visits. Your help over the past few months has been invaluable and taken a lot of the work away from organizing the trip. Company profile I look forward to seeing you on my next visit to Uganda - until then may your god be with you in all that you do. Holden Gerry and Alex UK My name is Gerry and Alex Holden we went for four days Safari to Murchison Falls all I have to say is every thing was Excellent our accommodation was first class and all the services. Advanced Tours and Travel Ltd was very helpful in arranging our Safari Our driver was excellent – even turned up early on occasions! Good knowledge; courteous; flexible; reassurance etc. Doris and Sisko Sweden Gorilla tracking was such an amazing safari for us, we went trekking in Nkuringo with high hills and natural forest took us the whole morning and finally we got to where the Gorillas were, watching fifteen Gorillas was an amazing experience to last a life time and Farouq managed us and could always work so hard to see that we get all we need. Thanks to Advanced Tours and Travel for such a professional job you are doing. OUR CORPORATE CLIENTS: A list of some of our major corporate customers 1) Nile Breweries Ltd Jinja-Uganda 2) Bidco Uganda Limited 3) HYT 4) Bujagali Trust 5) John Kyre High School (UK) 6) Dr Julian Godlee, Carolyne, Libby, Natasha & Jonathan (UK) 7) Loads Meade Vocational institute Njeru: 8. Father‟s Devine Love Ministries-Uganda (FDLM) 9) Ms Rachael Fix and Rynerson, Volunteers Amani baby Cottage 10) Dr. Jeanne Williams (USA) 11) Ms Kristine Troelsen & Joalim Thomas CMS Uganda (Den Mark) 12) Humpson, Jane, $ Sarah (UK) 13) Ms Toyota- Dososhin (Japan) 14) Ash-Vanes (UK) 15) Joyce Larry & Gladstone‟s (USA) 16) John, Peter, Beth, Ben & Jayne (UK) 17) Youth with a Mission Uganda: 18) Joosten Vanshoes (Netherlands) 19) Woolhead Tony‟s Family (U.k): 20) Sisko and Doris (Sweden) 21) Restless Development Centre 22) Busoga Diocese 23) NaFFIRI Energy Limited 24) Wolverhamption Grammar School-UK 25) Inspire WorldWide-UK 26) Management Science for Health (MSH-USAID) 27) AND MUCH MORE……………………………………………. WE HAVE EVERY THING FOR EVERY ONE, PLEASE TELL US WHAT YOU WANT AND WE SHALL DELIVER IT WITH SATISFUCTION. With Advanced Tours & Travel Ltd; we can make your vacation package according to your every need. We have the capability and expertise to tailor-make any type of holiday in the world. For any things please don't hesitate to contact us with your ideas; we would be more than happy to assist you. Advanced tours & Travel Ltd is fully licensed by the Ugandan governments as a travel agency with a license from the ministry of Tourism, members of "AUTO", Association of Uganda Tour Operators and we are a member of TUGATA (The Uganda Association of Travel Agents). We are IATA member, we also hold operation insurance. With Advanced tours & Travel Ltd, we are experienced at what we do. With trained workers all we promise is the quality and memorable services for you. All our staff members have traveled extensively and know what makes a good vacation in the world. Our team is made up of friendly people with different backgrounds and qualifications, all working to help you enjoy the best of our services. It's always good to know that if anything comes up and you need assistance, our offices are easy to find, located on the main entrance of plot 28/30 Clive Road West Jinja town, 49 miles from Kampala the Capital of Uganda or 110 km from Entebbe the international Airport, we are in walk able distances from almost all hotels in Jinja Advanced Tours & Travel LTD offers quality service all the way and we are confident in our ability to realize and exceed our clients' high level of expectations. We monitor our customers' satisfaction and we are always looking for new ways to improve our vacation packages and services.
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