Journey to Jinja to engage with the Ewaffe Project, an initiative empowering vulnerable women through sustainable enterprises. Participate in meaningful cultural exchange through traditional cooking demonstrations and dance, learning from and supporting local women’s economic independence.

Begin your day at the historic source of the Nile River. Choose between exhilarating white water rafting or a scenic bicycle tour along the riverbanks. Dedicate your afternoon to a community project, helping construct or paint a children’s playground, directly contributing to local youth development.

Travel to the magnificent Sipi Falls region. Join a local guide for an afternoon hike to the falls, participating in trail cleanup efforts to support environmental preservation while enjoying the spectacular views.

Immerse yourself in Sipi’s coffee farming community, participating in hands-on activities from bean picking to sorting. Learn about fair trade practices and the farm-to-table process, supporting sustainable local agriculture while gaining insight into this crucial aspect of Uganda’s economy.

Travel through Uganda’s northern landscapes to reach Gulu town. After lunch at a local restaurant supporting community businesses, explore the surrounding community on foot, gaining first-hand insight into daily life in northern Uganda.

Morning immersion in Acholi traditions through interactive cultural experiences including storytelling, traditional dance, and drumming sessions. Afternoon visit to the Gulu Women’s Resource Centre, where you’ll support digital literacy initiatives by teaching computer skills and engaging in meaningful dialogue about women’s empowerment through education.

Begin your journey to Kidepo Valley National Park with a significant stop at Fort Patiko. Learn about this former slave-trading outpost and the community’s efforts to preserve this important historical site. Continue to Kidepo, one of Africa’s most spectacular wilderness areas.

Immerse yourself in two game drives through Kidepo’s stunning savannah. Morning drive offers opportunities to spot lions, elephants, and diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. Afternoon exploration focuses on finding the park’s unique species, including cheetahs and ostriches, in this pristine wilderness.

Engage with the Karamojong community to understand their traditional pastoralist lifestyle and sustainable environmental practices. Afternoon participation in local artisan workshops, learning traditional jewelry making techniques while supporting community enterprise through direct purchases.

Travel to the magnificent Murchison Falls region, with the option to visit the top of the falls – one of Uganda’s most spectacular natural wonders.

Morning game drive searching for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and giraffes. Afternoon boat cruise to the base of the legendary Murchison Falls, witnessing the power of the Nile River as it forces through a narrow gorge.

Final morning game drive in Murchison Falls before transferring to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Participate in rhino tracking while learning about crucial conservation efforts to restore Uganda’s rhino population, supporting this vital wildlife preservation initiative.

Morning nature walk before your journey back to Entebbe for a relaxing evening.

Depending on your flight time, explore the Botanical Gardens or support local artisans through purchases at the crafts centre before your airport transfer.

Start your morning tracking the rare shoebill stork in Mabamba swamp, one of the best places to spot this prehistoric-looking bird. After lunch, join Kikooko staff for a meaningful beach clean-up initiative near their offices, removing plastics and polythene bags to protect local ecosystems and raise awareness about environmental conservation.

Journey to Kibale Forest National Park, stopping for lunch in Fort Portal. Upon arrival, participate in the vital Kibale Forest Restoration project, which aims to rehabilitate over 10,000 hectares of degraded parkland. Get hands-on experience planting trees and removing invasive elephant grass that hinders natural forest regeneration, directly contributing to the park’s ecological recovery.

Begin your day tracking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, home to one of Africa’s largest wild chimpanzee populations. Learn from experienced rangers about these fascinating primates, their behavior, and ongoing conservation efforts. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Swamp, a community-managed wetland sanctuary. Your guided walk supports local conservation initiatives while offering opportunities to spot diverse bird species and primates.

Journey through Uganda’s scenic landscapes to reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Settle into your accommodation in Ruhija, surrounded by the ancient forest’s serenity.

Engage in a meaningful cultural exchange with the Batwa community, joined by local youth from neighboring villages. Learn from Batwa elders about their traditional forest-dwelling lifestyle and cultural practices. This intergenerational exchange helps preserve vital indigenous knowledge, with the option to document these teachings for wider cultural preservation.

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site on a morning nature walk, accompanied by Batwa elders who share their deep connection to the forest that survived the last ice age. In the afternoon, visit Kikooko’s innovative porter restaurant project, designed to provide sustainable additional income for local porters. Share your expertise in customer service and tourism while learning about their vision for economic development.

Early morning departure for your journey back to Entebbe, arriving in time for a relaxed afternoon.

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