Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival In Uganda | Travel To Murchison Falls National Park | Rhino Tracking | Top Of The Falls Tour
Arrival In Uganda | Travel To Murchison Falls National Park | Rhino Tracking | Top Of The Falls Tour
On arrival in Uganda in the morning hours, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Entebbe International Airport and be transferred to Murchison Falls National Park.
On your way to Murchison Falls National Park, you will branch to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking.
After the Rhino Tracking, you will be driven to Murchison Falls National Park. Your first tourist attraction in the park, is the Top of the falls.
The vehicle leaves you near the falls and you can hike from the top of the falls to bottom. It is an exciting experience that brings you very close to the rushing whitewater as it squeezes itself through the narrow crevice below. The resulting mist from the turbulence often produces rainbows.
Dinner and overnight at Parkside Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
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Parkside Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Drive | Boat Cruise | Evening Game Drive
Morning Game Drive | Boat Cruise | Evening Game Drive
Embark on an early morning game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot a great number of animals and birds.
Other activities in this game drive include bird watching and sightseeing across the open savannah, dotted woodland, and riverine vegetation along the Nile and Albert deltas.
In the afternoon, you will embark (between 2pm and 4pm) on a three-hour boat cruise on the Nile. This boat cruise offers an amazing view of the falls from the bottom angle. Hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the shores of the river.
After in the evening, you will head out for a game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Parkside Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Parkside Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Travel To Kibale National Park | Bigodi Community Walk
Travel To Kibale National Park | Bigodi Community Walk
After breakfast, you will travel from Murchison Falls National park, driving Southwest through the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. Drive through Hoima, then Kyejonjo district and reach the colorful and beautiful town of Fort Portal, the capital of the Tooro kingdom, situated in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon," the Rwenzori.
On arrival, you will head out to visit the Bigodi Swamp for a community walk. This is a beautiful area in the rainforest with an abundance of animals like monkeys, birds, and maybe forest elephants.
Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking | Transfer To Semiliki National Park | Visit The Sempaya Hot Springs
Chimpanzee Tracking | Transfer To Semiliki National Park | Visit The Sempaya Hot Springs
After breakfast, you and your guide will head out with packed lunches to the park headquarters for a briefing about the do's and the don'ts of chimpanzee trekking.
The tracking will start early and takes about two to three hours, depending on the location of the chimps.
After the trek you will be driven to Semliki National Park. On your arrival in Semiliki National Park, you will have a nature walk.
The park is home to 53 mammals of which 27 are large mammals. 11 species are endemic to the park including the pygmy antelope and two flying squirrel species. It is also home to the peculiar water chevrotain, known as the “fanged deer”
You will also visit Sempaya Hot Springs which are the main attraction of this park and our safari highlight. At the springs, you will witness water boiling its self-using the natural forces.
You will be driven to Fortportal afterwards for dinner and an overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Akira Alira Activities Lodging.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Akira Alira Activities and Lodging
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves | Travel To Queen Elizabeth National Park |Boat Ride | Game Drive
Visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves | Travel To Queen Elizabeth National Park |Boat Ride | Game Drive
After breakfast, you will visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves and the three surrounding explosion Crater Lakes. This makes it a most interesting day adventure and can be done while staying in Fort portal. A side-trip to the Amabere Caves and the three nearby Crater Lakes will be a time of hiking, learning about the local culture and legends, plus a hike around three crater lakes.
After visiting Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves and the Crater lakes, you will go to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is a huge park where wildlife and people coexist in harmony.
On arrival, you will enjoy a boat cruise on Kazinga channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Some of the best wildlife viewings are done on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, passing squacco herons, pied kingfishers, large numbers of buffalo and hippo, basking crocodiles and very many different bird species and large mammals.
You will have an evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Songbird Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Songbird Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer To Ishasha Sector For Tree Climbing Lions |Transfer To Bwindi | Batwa Cultural Interaction
Transfer To Ishasha Sector For Tree Climbing Lions |Transfer To Bwindi | Batwa Cultural Interaction
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Ishasha sector for the tree climbing lions on the Kasenyi Plains.
When you arrive in Ishasha you will first try to spot the lions in one of the huge trees.
The Ishasha sector is notably recognized for its resident Tree climbing lions that are an exceptional attraction and one among the highlights on all safaris taken within Queen Elizabeth National park. The Lions are now and again spotted hanging on branches of huge fig trees whereas the Uganda Kob (which are the major food to these lions) graze in the plains of the Ishasha sector.
After the game drive in Ishasha, it is time to move to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the famous mountain gorillas.
On arrival, we will embark on a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that has lived in the forest for 500,000 years, enjoy traditional dances and drama from them.
Dinner and overnight at Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking | Travel To Lake Bunyonyi With 29 Islands | Optional Activities
Gorilla Trekking | Travel To Lake Bunyonyi With 29 Islands | Optional Activities
After breakfast, head out to the park head offices with your guide for a briefing about the Do’s and Don’ts while in the park with gorillas.
After, head out for gorilla trekking through the misty rain forest. Trekking can take 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gentle giants.
Make sure you carry enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras and rain jackets.
At the end of this long and exciting adventure, you will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi which is a twisting water body dotted with 29 islands with various shapes and sized scattered across the water which will amaze you.
On arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you will participate in optional activities such as zip-lining, kayaking, ninja warrior and canoeing, each at a fee of USD 40 payable at the location.
Dinner and overnight at Paradise Eco-Hub.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Eco-Hub
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Travel Lake Mburo National Park | Evening Game Drive
Travel Lake Mburo National Park | Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, you will depart to Lake Mburo National Park. You will have lunch on your way to Lake Mburo and on arrival in the park, you will go for an evening game drive.
Lake Mburo National Park is a fascinating destination that offers a unique experience in Uganda, blending rich wildlife, diverse landscapes, and a variety of activities. The park is named after Lake Mburo, a large, picturesque lake surrounded by the park's savannah and woodlands. The lake is crucial to the park’s ecosystem, especially for its wetlands and aquatic life.
Dinner and overnight at Hyena Hill Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Walking Safari | Stopover At The Equator | Travel To Kampala | Hotel Transfer
Walking Safari | Stopover At The Equator | Travel To Kampala | Hotel Transfer
After having a delightful breakfast very early in the morning, you will go on a walking safari in this beautiful park. Due to Lake Mburo National Park's richness in diversity that ranges from Savannah vegetation, woodlands, forests, seasonal and permanent swamp hence being a habitat to many wildlife and bird species.
After the walking safari, if time allows, you will go an optional activity; biking or horse riding at Mihingo Lodge. It is about 30 minutes’ drive from your lodge to Mihingo lodge.
Note that, Mihingo lodge (a luxury lodge) is the only lodge in Lake Mburo that offers Bicycle riding and Horse riding.
After the biking or horse riding (in case you decide to participate in any of them), you will be driven to Kampala.
You will have a stopover at the Equator in Masaka. See where this imaginary line divides our planet into two equal hemispheres. Snacks, souvenirs and photographs may be taken here.
Dinner and overnight at Bushpig.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
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Bushpig
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Last Day In Uganda | Transfer To The Airport | Fly To Kenya
Last Day In Uganda | Transfer To The Airport | Fly To Kenya
After your breakfast, you will be driven to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight to Kenya.
On arrival in Kenya, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on an A4 paper at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and then be transferred to your hotel in Nairobi.
Dinner and overnight at Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Travel To Samburu National Reserve | Evening Game Drive
Travel To Samburu National Reserve | Evening Game Drive
Enjoy your Breakfast and depart early in the morning for Samburu trans-versing through Kenya highlands and to the Samburu National Reserve on the northern part of Kenya.
You will arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and afternoon relaxation. A game drive awaits you in the evening as the driver shows you the best of this place.
The Samburu National Reserve is a game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river in Kenya. The Samburu National Reserve is also the home of Kamunyak, a lioness famous for adopting oryx calves.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Game Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Soroi Samburu Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Morning And Evening Game Drives In Samburu National Reserve
Morning And Evening Game Drives In Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, you will depart for a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
This is your full day with nature. Depart from your lodge with a packed lunch and get driven to the most interior part.
Your lunch break is inside the park. Spot the thousands of animals at their natural habitat. Return late to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Optional activities include: Cultural experience with the native tribe in Samburu National Reserve. The cultural experience costs US $30 per person.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Game Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Soroi Samburu Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Travel To Lake Nakuru National Park | Evening Game Drive
Travel To Lake Nakuru National Park | Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park.
On your arrival, you will check-in at your hotel for lunch, then head out for an evening game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo, and baboons are all residents here.
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s renowned soda lakes and is world-famous for attracting millions of flamingos to its alkaline shores. Feeding on the abundant algae that grows in the warm and shallow waters, witnessing these legions of fuchsia-pink flamingos is a sight to behold.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel CityMax.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel CityMax
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Morning Game Drive | Travel To Masai Mara National Reserve | Game Drive
Morning Game Drive | Travel To Masai Mara National Reserve | Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
After the game drive, you will be driven to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley (you will have time to enjoy the scenic view of the Great Rift Valley) arriving at Maasai Mara Reserve in the afternoon.
In the evening, you will head out for a game drive. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve's western escarpment. It's regarded as the jewel of Kenya's wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the big five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration which is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai Mara is the wonder of the world.
Dinner and overnight at Lenchada Tourist Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
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Lenchada Tourist Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At USD 485 | Morning And Afternoon Game Drive | Visit The Maasai
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At USD 485 | Morning And Afternoon Game Drive | Visit The Maasai
After breakfast, half-day is spent in the park with packed lunch and in search of its well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo and other animal species.
It is in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.
In the evening, Visit the local Maasai village for a Maasai cultural tour. Learn about the Maasai community and interact with the local Maasai people. An overnight at the Maasai village can be organized upon request.
Optional Activity at a fee: A balloon safari at USD 485 per person can be organized early morning on this day then proceed with the normal program.
Dinner and overnight at Lenchada Tourist Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lenchada Tourist Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Travel To Amboseli National Park | Evening Game Drive Game Drive
Travel To Amboseli National Park | Evening Game Drive Game Drive
Today you are headed to Amboseli National Park. In the evening, enjoy a game drive at the park then return for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Optional: Visit to the Maasai Villages for cultural exchange with this traditional tribe at US $30 per person (not included in the package, you will pay for this cultural exchange).
Amboseli National Park is a popular wildlife reserve located in southern Kenya, near the border with Tanzania. It is famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, and its large populations of elephants. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in the park, making it a great destination for birdwatchers.
Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Morning And Evening Game Drives In Amboseli National Park
Morning And Evening Game Drives In Amboseli National Park
Enjoy your early morning and evening game drives at Amboseli National Park. You will enjoy the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro which is the tallest mountain in Africa and the biggest majestic standing mountain in the world best viewed from Amboseli.
Wildlife and birds to be seen here includes Maasai giraffe, hyenas, lions fringe-eared Oryx, and over 400 species of birds.
The park offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the skyline, especially during clear weather. Its snow-capped peak is often visible from the park's plains and is one of the most iconic landscapes in Africa.
Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Travel To Tsavo West National Park | Game Drive
Travel To Tsavo West National Park | Game Drive
Enjoy your early morning breakfast and depart for Tsavo west National Park.
Tsavo West National Park is one of Kenya's most renowned wildlife destinations, located in the southeastern part of the country. It is part of the larger Tsavo National Park complex, which is divided into Tsavo East and Tsavo West, and together they form one of the largest conservation areas in the world.
The park is famous for the Mzima springs a natural water source. Enjoy game drives routing to the lodge for hot lunch. Later in the afternoon depart for afternoon game drives. Return for dinner and overnight at Ngulia safari lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Ngulia Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 19
Travel To Tsavo East National Park | Game Drive
Travel To Tsavo East National Park | Game Drive
Enjoy hot breakfast and depart for Tsavo East national park.
Continue with game drives en-route your lodge for hot lunch. Later in the afternoon, continue for with an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for the Man eaters of Tsavo.
Tsavo East National Park is one of Kenya's largest and oldest national parks, renowned for its vast landscapes, abundant wildlife, and stunning natural features. The park spans over 13,747 square kilometers (5,300 square miles), making it one of the largest national parks in Kenya and a critical part of the Tsavo ecosystem.
Dinner and overnight at Voi Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Voi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 20
Last Day In Kenya | Transfer To The Airport | Fly To Tanzania | Transfer To Hotel
Last Day In Kenya | Transfer To The Airport | Fly To Tanzania | Transfer To Hotel
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your scheduled flight to Tanzania.
On arrival in Tanzania, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it and driven to your hotel in Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Outpost Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
-
Outpost Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 21
Transfer To Serengeti National Park | Evening Game Drive
Transfer To Serengeti National Park | Evening Game Drive
After an early morning breakfast, you will be driven to Serengeti National Park where you will have a game drive.
The Serengeti National Park, meaning “endless plains” in the Maasai language, is undoubtedly one of the world’s most celebrated Wilderness areas and is an ongoing source of inspiration to writers, filmmakers and photographers. It is Tanzania’s oldest game reserve, renowned for the part it plays in the annual Great Migration, when an estimated three million antelope – mostly wildebeest – migrate to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 22
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At USD 600 Per Person | Full-Day Game Drive
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At USD 600 Per Person | Full-Day Game Drive
You will have full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time.
In case you prefer having Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti National Park, this is an optional Activity and it costs US $600 per person.
Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, and many more.
This epic, seasonal journey is a deeply moving experience and a wonderful photographic subject. Here visitors to the park can roam its sprawling plains on exhilarating game drives or hop into a hot-air balloon ride for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 23
Travel To Ngorongoro Crater | Game Drive
Travel To Ngorongoro Crater | Game Drive
After breakfast, you will be driven to Ngorongoro crater floor for a game drive with packed lunches and late evening drive.
You will go through the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands to the base of the Rift Valley Escarpment; a dramatic bluff
nearly 2,000 feet high.
Today you’ll visit Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most beautiful natural sights in Africa, a place where you’ll experience otherworldly beauty with extraordinary wildlife. Watch as, from above, morning mist rolls up and over the crater rim, and notice how the steep walls suggest a place unlike any other.
Down below on the crater floor, explore a lost world preserved in a state of pristine isolation, one that shelters lions and hyenas, elephants and black rhinos, flamingos and golden jackals.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 24
Transfer To Lake Eyasi | Hadzabe Cultural Visit
Transfer To Lake Eyasi | Hadzabe Cultural Visit
After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Eyasi for the Hadzabe Cultural Visit.
The Hadzabe are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer societies in the world. Their way of life has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years, and they are known for their close connection to the land and traditional methods of hunting and foraging.
The Hadzabe primarily hunt game with bows and arrows and gather wild plants, honey, and fruits. They speak the Hadza language, which is a language isolate, meaning it is not related to any other known language.
Their culture is deeply rooted in the natural environment, and they live in small, nomadic groups, moving as needed to follow animal herds and find food sources. Due to their traditional way of life, the Hadzabe are often studied by anthropologists and other researchers interested in human evolution and the survival of hunter-gatherer societies.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 25
Maasai Culture Interaction | Transfer To Tarangire National Park | Game Drive
Maasai Culture Interaction | Transfer To Tarangire National Park | Game Drive
After breakfast, you will visit the Masaai Boma to experience their traditions and their songs.
After you have experienced the Maasai cultural interaction, you will head towards the Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and its migratory cycle that includes thousands of elephants, wildebeest, and zebras.
Dinner and overnight at Fanaka Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
-
Fanaka Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 26
Transfer To Arusha | Shopping | Transfer To Moshi | Mount Kilimanjaro Sightseeing
Transfer To Arusha | Shopping | Transfer To Moshi | Mount Kilimanjaro Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will be driven to Arusha town for shopping, then afterwards driven to Moshi for Mount Kilimanjaro sightseeing.
Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is a stunning destination for sightseeing and adventure.
Dinner and overnight at KIA Lodge.
Day 27
Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
After breakfast, you will be driven to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
