Best of Uganda

Immerse yourself in wildlife care through UWEC’s unique keeper program. Work alongside dedicated animal keepers in hands-on activities including meal preparation, enclosure maintenance, and creating enrichment activities that support animal wellbeing. This experience provides valuable insight into conservation while contributing to Uganda’s wildlife preservation efforts.

Connect with an inspiring local hero who provides care and support to abandoned children. Participate in meaningful service by purchasing essential supplies and sharing a meal while hearing her remarkable story. Engage with the children through creative activities including painting, dancing, and storytelling at a local park, making a direct impact on their lives.

Experience Uganda’s rich heritage through visits to the National Museum and Gadhafi mosque in Kampala. Purchase educational supplies before visiting a local primary school, where you’ll engage students through board games and memory activities. Share your personal journey to inspire the children and donate books to enhance their library resources.

Journey north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you’ll observe and support the conservation of endangered white rhinos through educational experiences and direct contributions. Continue to witness the raw power of nature at Murchison Falls, where the mighty Nile River forces its way through a dramatic 7-meter gap, creating one of Uganda’s most spectacular sights.

Begin your day with an early morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park. In the afternoon, cruise along the Victoria Nile River, observing diverse wildlife gathering at the riverbanks, including numerous crocodiles and hippos. Experience the thundering falls from water level as you approach their base by boat.

Embark on a scenic 6-hour journey to Kibale National Park. En route, stop at a local tea plantation for a meaningful exchange with tea pickers, participating in their daily work and learning about this crucial aspect of Uganda’s agricultural heritage.

Track chimpanzees through pristine jungle in the morning, observing their fascinating social interactions and natural behaviors in their habitat. In the afternoon, support local conservation efforts through a guided walk in the community-managed Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich primate and bird populations.

Experience Uganda’s coffee heritage before crossing the Equator en route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon game drive offers opportunities to spot lions, elephants, various antelope species, and abundant birdlife in their natural habitat.

Start with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, seeking out lions, buffalo, elephants, antelopes, bush pigs, and possibly the elusive leopard. Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel reveals abundant hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, and diverse water birds.

Travel to the magnificent Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, settling into the serene Ruhija sector for an evening of relaxation surrounded by ancient forest.

Begin your day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site on a guided nature walk. Spot diverse bird species and primates while learning about this ancient forest that survived the last ice age. Batwa elders will join your walk, sharing their deep knowledge of living harmoniously with the forest and its wildlife. In the afternoon, visit an innovative Kikooko project – a restaurant initiative that provides additional income opportunities for local porters. Share your expertise in customer service and tourist preferences while learning about their vision. Consider supporting this sustainable tourism project through both knowledge exchange and optional donations.

Participate in a vital cultural exchange with the Batwa community, joining local youth to learn from community elders about their traditional forest-dwelling lifestyle and customs. This intergenerational experience helps preserve crucial indigenous knowledge, with the option to document these teachings for broader cultural preservation.

Begin your journey to Lake Bunyonyi, stopping at Kiyebe Village for meaningful community engagement. Participate in local sustainable projects including beekeeping and gardening, sharing a meal and cultural entertainment with community members.

Engage with local women artisans in their craft-making workshop, learning traditional techniques while sharing knowledge and experiences. Explore Lake Bunyonyi’s 29 islands by boat, discovering their rich history and cultural significance.

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

Experience local culture through a morning bicycle tour of Bahima communities surrounding the park. Support local enterprise with lunch at a community-owned restaurant. Afternoon game drive to observe zebras, giraffes, hippos, and buffaloes in their natural habitat.

Journey to Masaka, where you’ll share time with local primary school students through interactive games and activities, fostering cross-cultural understanding and educational support.

Create an educational opportunity by accompanying local students to the Uganda-Tanzania border, sharing experiences about immigration and international relations. Share a meal at a local restaurant before returning to Entebbe.

Reflect on your journey’s positive impact before your airport transfer for your departure flight.