About This Journey
Safari. Culture. Impact. Venture through Uganda’s untamed wilderness with meaningful community impact based on a friendly re-incarnated dodo taking you on a grand tour of the country. In partnership with Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE), you’ll explore some of Uganda’s most scenic regions while bringing solar power and internet access to a remote school in the Karamoja region.
Leave light, give back — a voluntourism safari pairing gorilla encounters and game drives with hands-on solar power projects in off-grid communities.
- Community Solar Installation Project
- Gorilla & Wildlife Safaris
- Village Homestay Immersion
- Conservation Education Days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival – Entebbe International
Airport You are met by your host at Entebbe International Airport. Depending on arrival time, visit Victoria mall for currency exchange or an e-SIM card before you settle in at your apointed hotel. Basis:Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Options: Marriot Protea / Seven Seasons / Boma Guest House / Silver Springs
Entebbe – Jinja – Sipi Falls (275 km
| ~6.5 hrs) After breakfast , embark on a scenic drive east through the luxuriant Mabira Forest and sugarcane plantations. Lunch at Source of the Nile in Jinja. Continue to Sipi Falls for nature walks or a coffee experience. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge / Mise Cave Lodge
Sipi – Moroto (381 km | ~3.5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive northward to Moroto via Soroti. Discover the rich Karamojong culture and scenic landscapes. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kara-Tunga Karamoja Safari Camp
Moroto – Kaabong – Ik Seed School
(214 km | ~4.5 hrs) After breakfast,depart for Kaabong. Visit Ik Seed Secondary School and begin solar installation. Interact with staff and students over lunch. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kaabong Resort
Ik Seed School – Kidepo Valley NP
(107 km | ~2 hrs) After breakfast, complete solar installation at the school. Afternoon transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park for your safari experience. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Savannah Camp / Ngamoru / Mara Lodge / Zebra Safari Lodge / Katarum Lodge
Kidepo Valley National Park -Game Drives
After breakfast head for full day safari game drives in Narus and Kidepo Valleys. Look out for lions, elephants, kudu, and over 475 bird species. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Same as previous night
Kidepo – Gulu – Murchison Falls NP
(346 km | ~6.5 hrs) After breakfast ,head for an optional sunrise game drive before departing for Murchison Falls National Park. Drive via Gulu with optional stop at Aruu Falls or Fort Patiko. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge / Bamboo Safari Lodge / Sambiya Lodge / Fort Murchison
Murchison Falls – Game Drives & launch cruise
After breakfast be on time for an early morning game drive. Afternoon boat safari to the base of the falls. Optional night game drive. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Same as previous night
Top of the Falls – Ziwa Rhino
Sanctuary – Entebbe (205 km | ~3.5 hrs) After breakfast, visit Top of the Falls. Continue to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and lunch. Drive back to Entebbe. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Protea Entebbe / 7 Seasons
Departure –
After breakfast, depart for Entebbe International Airport Relax at your hotel or .Go for optional spa/souvenir shopping before you are transferred to Entebbe International Airport for departure. Meals: Breakfast