Brief

Uganda the “Jewel of East Africa” is an African country considered to be off the beaten track; with the best of everything the continent has to offer packed into one small but stunning destination . Uganda is home to the highest mountain range in Africa, the Rwenzoris, and is the source of the mighty river Nile. Uganda boasts several National Parks, and big game can be seen up close in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls.

Highlights

Experience the ‘bush wilderness’ on a game drive in Murchison Falls or Queen Elizabeth National Parks.
Pass through some of the most stunning landscapes including the beautiful Sipi Falls.
Visit Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary. • Integrate with local communities whilst undertaking school based projects.
Explore the source of the Nile from Jinja by white water rafting.
Trek in the challenging and spectacular Rwenzori mountains.

The Expedition

Phase 1: Acclimatisation

Teams can spend a few days in Entebbe or Kampala adjusting to African lifestyle and culture. There are plenty of interesting sights to see and markets to try your hand at bartering!

Phase 2: Project

In this valuable and rewarding phase teams can volunteer and take part in a variety of environmental or community based projects. Projects are usually carried out in rural schools where teams can help with maintenance work, fixing buildings, or general jobs with plenty of opportunity for interaction with local villagers and children. All projects are chosen in consultation with the community to ensure their needs are met.

Phase 3: Trek

Teams can choose to do a more challenging trek in the spectacular Rwenzori mountains which can be several days in length. Another option is to explore Uganda by day hikes, departing from Sipi Falls there are a number of trails to choose from.

Phase 4: Culture and Review

Teams can choose from 2-3 day safaris in the stunning Murchison Falls or Queen Elizabeth National Parks. These parks are renowned for their vast range of wildlife including elephants, lions, hippos and cheetahs. The team can also opt to visit the Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary near Entebbe. Around Jinja, the source of the Nile, teams can opt for a number of activities, including white water rafting for the adrenalin seekers.

Expedition Grade

Our Uganda adventure is graded as moderate to hard, with more challenging days to be expected depending on the trek you choose. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the expedition.

Expedition Type

Adventure

Project

Culture

Expedition Level

Easy

Moderate

Hard

Facts

Terrain

Ranges from mountains at a moderate altitude in Sipi to and higher altitude in Rwenzoris depending on route taken. Also African plains, valleys and forestry.

Weather

Comfortable tropical climate year-round with regional variations. Warm and wet in July/August.

Culture

Uganda is a melting pot of diverse African cultures and home to at least 40 languages. Most Ugandan people are Christian, although some are Muslim.