11 Days Uganda Camping And Humanitarian Holiday
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what’re you doing for others?” “The destiny of world civilization depends upon providing a decent standard of living for all mankind”. So at ATW Holidays Africa, it is our obligation to promote the welfare of the people around us. You will participate in some humanitarian and charity work on this 11 day Uganda humanitarian/ volunteering tour, wildlife and camping safari. Part of the activities will include volunteer work and supporting a local project, donations, community visits to empower the locals.
You will visit Missionaries of the Poor charity home in Kampala, and communities around Pian Upe wildlife reserve and Moroto- Karamoja region. Please note; these contributions are only made to respective administrations and not directly to locals. This is to discourage the habit of begging which may arise and distort the view of visitors.
On this volunteer and camping Uganda safari, you will immerse into the authentic cultural beauty of the Karamojong nomads and warriors found in eastern Uganda. You will also participate in a bush camping safari in Uganda’s Pian Upe Wildlife reserve that’s popular for its stunning scenery. More to your wildlife adventure is the game safari in Kidepo Valley national park and Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. Therefore this may be an opportunity for you to spot the African Big Five, so prepare for the wild adventure.
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Note: Welcome to the “Pearl of Africa”! You will be warmly received by our guide on the day of arrival at the airport. He will then transfer you to your overnight accommodation in Kampala.
Overnight (o/n): Cassia lodge (Midrange) /Grand Imperial Hotel (Basic): Bed & Breakfast
Package Itinerary
Start with a hearty breakfast, the guide meets you at the hotel and then transfer for half-day humanitarian session to Missionaries of the Poor charity home. On the first day you visit the Mengo branch and on second day you visit the Nalukolongo branch. You will spend the best of your time in Africa, doing some humanitarian work including volunteering, donations, give inspirational talks among others. The profit revenue from this safari will be used to acquire items most needed for home and you are free to make individual donations to the home; inquire in advance about what you can donate. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Overnight: Cassia lodge (Midrange) /Grand Imperial Hotel (Basic):
Meal Plan: Half Board
Depart Kampala very early after breakfast, transfer eastwards via Mbale to Nakapiripiriti. You will visit Sipi Falls en-route in Kapchorwa for a short hiking experience. The journey through this part of the country is scenic, you arrive in the evening hours and enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the African wilderness as the sun goes to rest. Lunch will be en-route, dinner and overnight at the camp.
Overnight: Karamoja Overland Camp/ Bush Camping (Basic)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Today after breakfast, you will go for a walking safari to explore the fascinating and teeming wilderness of Pian Upe known for the outstanding scenery. On this 3-4 hour walk with the ranger guide, you will traverse the rising and falling terrain of the reserve, where you will encounter lots of wildlife species including mammals and flora.
The views of this picturesque reserve call for a story to tell, through capturing some of the most impressive shots. Later in the day after lunch, you will be entertained by the locals and have chance to participate in a traditional dance. We shall make some donations and contributions towards the welfare of the locals.
Overnight: Karamoja Overland Camp/ Bush Camping (Basic)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Start-off with a morning game drive, where you will browse the beautiful plains of Pian Upe to see more of its treasures. The reserve is home to the Cheetahs, Buffalos and many other species you may encounter. Later have breakfast and transfer to Moroto where you will spend the night at the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Overnight: Karamoja Safari Camp/ Camping (Basic)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Have breakfast at the camp, today, you will experience the traditional lifestyle of the Karamojong as you follow some of their daily activities, watch and /or take part in a traditional dance and games. The day’s encounters give you a firsthand feel and test of their untouched traditions and values only typical to Africa.
After a lunch break, you will experience the traditional life of a nomad warrior, you will tryout and experience some of their activities like herding the cattle, taking them to the kraal, visit their kraals, manyattas and you will spend a perfect camping night with the nomads under the star-studded skies of Africa.
Overnight: Kraal Camping (Basic): Meal Plan: Full Board
Today after breakfast, you will set-off for a drive towards Kotido to Nakapelimoru village whose architectural heritage, design and setting make it a marvel of humankind and its vastness making it East Africa’s largest traditional village. You will take part in a village walk which starts-off with an ascent to the nearby rocks for an introductory tour and the aerial view of the village.
Later you will transfer to Kidepo Valley national park where you will spend the night and next day wildlife adventure.
Overnight: Savanna Safari Tent
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, you will hit the golden yellow savanna plains of Kidepo Valley national park on a safari game drive. Browse the plains around the two valleys in the park that is; the Narus and Kidepo valley to see the wildlife that congregates here. The park’s palm fringed zones have a beauty to behold, the harmony of the wildlife both flora and fauna, spread across the brooding plains of the park highlighted by the towering morungole ranges.
Alternatively (Option); you can do a morning game drive and a night game drive for memorable encounters, where you may capture most active predators in the headlights of your safari vehicle.
Overnight: Savanna Safari Tent
Meal Plan: Full Board
Go for an early walking safari within Kidepo Valley national park, around Apoka area where you get chance to see lots of wildlife upfront and at close quarters, the walk lasts about 2-3 hours and it gives visitors chance to get in close proximity with nature, as well as getting a remarkable feel and treat of the African wilderness. Later head back to the lodge for breakfast and transfer to Gulu town where overnight will be.
Overnight: Bomah hotel /African Roots hotel. Meal Plan: Full Board
Today after an early breakfast, you leave for Ziwa Rhino sanctuary situated in Nakasongola district, here, you will take on a nature walk to track the white Rhinos. On this 2-3 hour walk in the sanctuary with a ranger guide, you will see lots of wildlife species. Have a lunch break afterwards, then set-off back to Kampala where you will have an overnight.
Overnight: Cassia lodge (Midrange) /Grand Imperial Hotel (Basic). Meal Plan: Full Board
Have a leisurely and hearty breakfast, later go for a mini Kampala city tour where you will visit the Mengo Palace, Gadhafi mosque, and the Kasubi Royal tombs. Have lunch, and in the evening, you are transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch. End of Safari
Notes: *Tour Starts and Ends in Entebbe or Kampala || *Please book return flights that depart after 1900hrs
Include
*All activities mentioned in the itinerary
*Visit to Charity home
*Ground Transportation in 4X4 safari Vehicle & Round trip transfers (pick-up & drop off at the airport)
*Services of an English guide and local guide while on the tour
*Accommodation during the tour & on Arrival day based on Bed & Breakfast
*Drinking mineral water in the car & Meals as the itinerary describes
*Fruits where available
*Necessary Government VATs
*AMREF Flying Doctors Evacuation Insurance
Exclude
*Tourist Visa fees (visa can be arranged on request)
*Accommodation on last day of tour [can be arranged on request]
*Airline tickets [can be arranged on request]
*Tips, Gratuities and expenses of personal nature
*Travel insurance
*Additional Meals outside the meal plan
*Increase in Government VAT’s
*Optional Activities