10-Day Uganda Community, Wildlife And Solidarity Tour
Description
Embark on a 10-day adventure in Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa." Explore a fishing village, engage in Ankole cultural experiences, and witness wildlife during game drives and a launch trip. Visit empowering organizations, hike through scenic landscapes, and explore cultural sites.
Highlights
- Explore a fishing village, Mukuuba, on Lake Victoria's shores
- Immerse in Ankole culture at Ishanyu homestead and its activities
- Witness Uganda's wildlife during game drives and a launch trip
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Airport Arrival and Pickup expand_more
- Welcome to the "Pearl of Africa"! On the day of arrival, you will be warmly received by our guide who will then transfer you to your accommodation.
Overnight: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
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Day 2: Visit to a Landing Site Community Project in Entebbe expand_more
- Leave the hotel after breakfast; today, you will visit Mukuuba, a fishing village on Lake Victoria, one of the community tourism projects of Yange Africa.
- Activities include a community walk, board games with the locals, witnessing fishing, and visiting a local island.
- Departure from Hotel: 9 am and Return: 5 pm. Activities in Mukuuba: 10 am-4 pm. Lunch break at 1:30 pm.
- Overnight: Nyange Resort & Marina. Meal Plan: B, L & D
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Day 3: Kampala City Tour expand_more
- Today after breakfast, you will embark on a city tour of Kampala with your ATW Holidays Africa guide.
- You will visit various historical and cultural sites including Kasubi Royal Tombs (a UNESCO heritage site), Mengo Palace, Gadhafi Mosque, Nakasero Market, and the Rolex culinary experience.
- You will have lunch at a restaurant in Kampala and overnight at the hotel.
- Overnight: Grand Imperial hotel. Meal Plan: B, L & D
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Day 4: Transfer to Western Uganda (Approx. 4 hour drive) expand_more
- Depart Kampala early enough and start off the journey to western Uganda.
- Stop over at the Equator for breakfast and witness the water experiment.
- Continue the journey, stopping at roadside markets to enjoy tropical fruits like pineapples and melons.
- Overnight: Igongo Cultural Centre. Meal Plan: B, L & D
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Day 5: Cultural Experience at Ishanyu Homestead expand_more
- After breakfast, transfer to Ishanyu homestead and experience some of the cultural treasures of the Ankole people.
- Activities include milking a cow, preparing and tasting traditional yoghurt, ghee, and milk in traditional pots.
- Start-off time: 7:30 am to the homestead. Full-day experience.
- Overnight: Igongo Cultural Centre. Meal Plan: B, L & D
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Day 6: Travel to Queen Elizabeth (Approx. 3 hour drive) expand_more
- Depart Mbarara for Queen Elizabeth after breakfast at the hotel.
- Stop at roadside markets to enjoy more of Uganda’s tasty fruits.
- Check-in at the accommodation and, after a lunch break, take on a game drive to witness Uganda’s wildlife.
- Overnight: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: B, L & D
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Day 7: Game drive in Queen Elizabeth and Launch trip expand_more
- Start with an early breakfast at the lodge, then transfer to the park for a morning game drive.
- Browse the plains around Kasenyi and later have lunch before taking an afternoon launch trip along the beautiful Kazinga channel.
- Overnight: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: B, L & D
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Day 8: Travel to Kasese Town Visit (TWEO and Kororo Falls) expand_more
- Have a hearty breakfast then transfer early to Kasese town.
- Spend the morning at Thuyilweko Women Empowerment Organization (TWEO), participating in craft and weaving sessions, traditional performances, and a community visit.
- Visit banana and coffee fields and also visit the Kororo Falls.
- Overnight: Sandton Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 9: Transfer to Fort Portal (1.5 hours drive), Top of the World hike expand_more
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and later set off to Fort Portal on a scenic drive with views of the Rwenzori mountains.
- Arrive and have lunch, then in the late afternoon, take on an adventurous crater field experience with the "top of the world hike".
- Overnight: Top of the World Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 10: Visit to Amabere Caves and back to Kampala (Approx. 6-hour drive) expand_more
- Start with an early breakfast or a packed one.
- Hike to the Mabere Ga'Nyinamwiru caves in Nyakasura, a site with vibrant nature and cultural history and significance.
- In the afternoon, depart and embark on a drive back to Kampala with a lunch stop en route.
- You arrive late in the evening and are dropped off at the hotel or airport for your flight home.
End of Safari
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included
- All activity fees unless labeled as optional
- Roundtrip transfers and airport pick ups in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Services of a professional driver guide
- Activities as mentioned
- Accommodation during the tour and meals as described
- AMREF Air Evacuation cover
- Fruits where Available
What's Excluded
- Pre and Post tour accommodation (can be arranged on request)
- Tourist visa (Can be arranged on request)
- Air tickets domestic and international (can be arranged on request)
- Personal expenses like travel insurance, tips, laundry etc
- Meals outside meal plan and premium drinks
- All activities not mentioned in the itinerary
What to bring
- Light water-proof pants and rain jacket
- Proper hiking /walking boots and footwear like sandals
- Hat, sunscreen, and insect repellant
- Simple flashlight
- Camera and accessories, binoculars if possible
- Re-usable water bottle to pack drinking water.
- A simple back to carry your items like passports, etc
- Toiletries if necessary for convenience, but accommodations provide.
Know before you go
- This tour combines various accommodation levels, both basic (mostly) and mid-range.
- The tour involves visiting local communities and cultural places so that you may experience some cultural shock.
- Remember to visit a travel clinic and check or consult for the latest travel requirements or formalities.
- For transfers between major destinations outside of major cities or towns, you sit in the car for more than 4 hours.
- This tour is valid all year round.
- Prepare for a warm or cold tropical climate, depending on the travel period.
Meeting Point
Entebbe, Uganda
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
Persons | |
1 To 12 | USD 3189 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Private Tour Price | USD 4315 |
Maximum no. of people | 4 |