Western Uganda

Experience a unique behind-the-scenes day at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre through their keeper program. Shadow dedicated animal keepers who will share their passion and expertise while you participate in hands-on activities throughout the day. Help prepare animal meals, clean enclosures, and create enrichment activities that stimulate both mental and physical wellbeing for the animals. This immersive experience provides valuable support to local conservation efforts while offering deep insight into wildlife care and management.

Experience the inspiring work of a local hero who provides care and support to abandoned children. Contribute meaningfully by purchasing essential supplies and engaging with the children through creative activities like painting and storytelling. This visit directly supports vulnerable youth while fostering cross-cultural understanding.

Explore Uganda’s cultural heritage at the National Museum and Gadhafi mosque before participating in an enriching school visit. Share your knowledge through board games and interactive activities, creating meaningful connections while supporting local education.

Journey to Masaka via the iconic equator line. Experience authentic local cuisine and engage with community members through guided walks, gaining insight into daily life in rural Uganda.

After breakfast, immerse yourself in a local primary school’s daily operations. Work alongside school chefs and kitchen staff to prepare nutritious meals for the children – from washing vegetables to organizing ingredients, fostering community connection while learning about local cuisine. Share the meal with students and engage in meaningful interaction. In the afternoon, accompany the children on an educational trip to the Tanzania-Uganda border, supporting their learning about international relations before returning to your accommodation.

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for an evening game drive, introducing you to Uganda’s diverse wildlife.

Begin with a morning bicycle tour through Bahima communities, learning about local culture. Afternoon game drive to spot zebras, giraffes, hippos, and buffaloes in their natural habitat.

Travel to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, known for its serene beauty. Afternoon nature walk to explore the surrounding landscape.

After a relaxed breakfast, visit a local women’s cooperative to learn traditional basket weaving techniques. Share your professional knowledge about business management, helping strengthen their entrepreneurial skills. Support their work directly by purchasing handcrafted items. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat trip to explore the lake’s islands, including the historically significant Akampene (Punishment Island). Learn about local history and culture before returning to your accommodation for a peaceful evening.

Visit a women’s tailoring project in Bwindi, sharing entrepreneurship knowledge and supporting local business development through meaningful exchange.

Visit a women’s tailoring project in Bwindi, sharing entrepreneurship knowledge and supporting local business development through meaningful exchange.

After breakfast, visit the Batwa community alongside youth from neighboring villages for an immersive cultural learning experience. Together with these young people, you’ll learn directly from Batwa elders about their traditional forest lifestyle and cultural practices. This intergenerational exchange helps preserve vital indigenous knowledge. With permission, these sessions can be recorded to share this cultural heritage with a wider audience, supporting both preservation and understanding.

Immerse yourself in village life through community cooking and cultural exchange, experiencing authentic rural Uganda.

Start your day shopping for ingredients that will be shared with your hosts. Take a guided tour of the local beekeeping project, actively participating in honey collection and processing. Engage in detailed discussions with the beekeepers about their methods, challenges, and the socio-economic benefits of beekeeping for the community. After enjoying lunch together, participate in a meaningful tree planting activity supporting local reforestation efforts. Learn about indigenous tree species, their ecological benefits, and the crucial role of reforestation in combating climate change while enhancing local ecosystems.

Begin your day purchasing essential supplies like soap and sugar for the community. Visit a local school for interactive sports activities with the children, promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Donate sports equipment to support ongoing physical education. In the afternoon, visit the local health centre to participate in health education initiatives and deliver much-needed supplies. Share packed lunches with the dedicated healthcare staff while learning about their work in the community.

Travel to Fort Portal with views of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains.

Begin your morning by purchasing essential supplies like sugar and soap for a local children’s home. Share lunch with the caretakers at a local restaurant while delivering these vital supplies. In the afternoon, venture into Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience, observing our closest relatives in their natural habitat as they interact, play, and forage through the forest. Return to Fort Portal for the evening.

Return journey to Entebbe for a relaxing afternoon.

Final reflections on your impact journey before airport transfer for your departure flight.