Accessibility Statement

At "The Pearl Safaris," we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We continually improve the user experience for all visitors and apply the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.

Measures to Support Accessibility

The Pearl Safaris takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
Assign clear accessibility targets and responsibilities.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The Pearl Safaris is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

We strive to adhere to Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

We are committed to ensuring that our website is as accessible as possible. We are constantly working to improve the accessibility of our website and will continue to monitor it to ensure that it remains accessible.

Accessibility Features

The following features have been implemented to enhance accessibility:

Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text to ensure that users who are unable to see the images can understand their content.
Keyboard Navigation: The website can be navigated using keyboard-only input for users who cannot use a mouse.
Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website has a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need.
Adjustable Text Size: Users can adjust the text size using their browser settings to improve readability.
Sufficient Color Contrast: The website uses sufficient color contrast to ensure that text is easy to read for users with low vision or color blindness.
Form Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels to help users understand the required input.
Screen Reader Compatibility: The website is designed to be compatible with screen reader software, allowing users with visual impairments to access the content.
Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to provide structure and meaning to the content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret.
ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
Responsive Design: The website is designed to be responsive and adapt to different screen sizes, ensuring that it is accessible on a variety of devices.
Descriptive Link Text: Link text is descriptive and provides users with clear information about the destination of the link.

We are also working to ensure all video content features closed captions for all our users, irrespective of hearing capabilities. This will improve user experience and provide options for viewing when in public spaces. A family watching a video about gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with closed captions displayed on the screen.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or feedback regarding the accessibility of our website, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@pearlsafaris.ug
Phone: +256 236 709676
Address: Plot 42, Nakasero Hill, Kampala, Uganda

We are committed to responding to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

You can also visit our main office where our team is dedicated to ensuring that all queries are handled with utmost care. The Pearl Safaris office building in Kampala, with a sign indicating the entrance and accessibility features.

Compliance Standards

This website aims to comply with the following accessibility standards:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

We regularly review our website and update it to ensure ongoing compliance with these standards. Our lead accessibility consultant, Ms. Imani Nakato, holds regular internal workshops on web accessibility. She is always available for consultations regarding this matter. Ms. Imani Nakato, the lead accessibility consultant at The Pearl Safaris, presenting a workshop on web accessibility to the team.

Our legal and compliance officer, Mr. Okello Moses ensures our business is compliant with all international business accessibility guidelines. Mr. Okello Moses, the legal and compliance officer, reviewing accessibility compliance documents in his office.

Useful Links

Here are some helpful links related to accessibility:

Third-Party Content

Please be aware that this website may contain content provided by third parties, such as social media feeds or embedded videos. We are not responsible for the accessibility of this third-party content, but we will make reasonable efforts to ensure that it is as accessible as possible.

For example, videos embedded from YouTube will be subject to YouTube's accessibility guidelines. A screenshot of an embedded YouTube video about Uganda's wildlife, with YouTube's closed captions feature enabled.