Uganda Adventure for Schools

Uganda's beautiful southern regions

Gorilla family take a rest in Bwindi National Park | Ian Williams

The lush vegetation and powerful waters of Murchison Falls

Tree climbing lion | Julie Baker

A huge number of birds are found in the Kazinga Channel | Ian Williams

The Ugandan Kob is the country's national animal | Ian Williams

The Kazinga Channel is home to the largest population of hippopotamus than in any other part of Africa

A male chimp in Kabale Forest National Park | Ian Williams

Gorilla family take a rest in Bwindi National Park | Ian Williams

The lush vegetation and powerful waters of Murchison Falls

Tree climbing lion | Julie Baker

A huge number of birds are found in the Kazinga Channel | Ian Williams

The Ugandan Kob is the country's national animal | Ian Williams

The Kazinga Channel is home to the largest population of hippopotamus than in any other part of Africa

A male chimp in Kabale Forest National Park | Ian Williams

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Overview

Highlights

Track the Mountain Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
View chimpanzees and other primate species in their natural habitat
Search for tree-climbing lions and other wildlife in the Queen Elizabeth National Park
Indulge in some of the best bird watching in Africa with over 1000 different species on a Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Cruise along the River Nile to spectacular Murchison Falls
Spot reintroduced white rhinos on a walking safari at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Experience a nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park

This comprehensive tour encompasses the best wildlife encounters in Uganda along with wonderful hospitality and superb lodge accommodation. Tracking the mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is an incredible bucket list experience culminating in the thrill of standing within metres of a male silverback and his family. With an opportunity to view prolific wildlife in its natural environment such as chimpanzees and other primates, a walking safari to spot reintroduced white rhinos, some of the best bird watching in Africa with over 1000 different species, a large variety of plains game and big cats to rival any Kenya or Tanzania game reserve, and the famous tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park; there are too many highlights to name. Coupled with its diverse habitats, lush forests, mountainous scenery, beautiful lakes and spectacular waterfalls; this exceptional itinerary showcases the best of Uganda and is the perfect addition to any Africa itinerary.

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Entebbe and Entebe

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Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be welcomed by your guide, who will then drive you to your hotel. Driving time: approximately 10 minutes

Meals: Nil

Day 2
Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will undertake a walking safari to view the Southern White Rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda. In the afternoon you will drive to the legendary Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda’s largest national park. Driving distance: approximately 364 km (228 mi) Driving time: approximately 6 hours

Meals: B,L,D

Day 3
Morning Game Drive, Afternoon River Nile boat Cruise to Murchison Falls

After an early breakfast, we will undertake a morning game drive. This is a beautiful drive across savannah, Borassus Palm Forest and grassland down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile River heads north. We drive in the open African savannah in search of Lions, Leopard, Hyena, Buffalo, Elephant, Jackson Hartebeest, Oribi, Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, in addition to spotting various bird species such as the Secretary Bird, Black Chested Snake Eagle, Tawny and Marshal Eagles, Carmine and Swallow Tailed Bee-Eaters, and many more. In the afternoon, we enjoy a boat ride up the Nile River to the spectacular Murchison Falls. We hike to the top of the falls and marvel as the Nile squeezes through a 7 metre gap, with enormous Nile Crocodiles basking at the bottom. Driving distance: approximately 65 km (40 mi) Driving time: approximately driving time 3-4 hours game drive

Meals: B,L,D

Day 4
Drive to Kibale National Park

This morning you will drive to Kibale National Park. Along the way you will pass many tea plantations and have an opportunity to visit a tea plantation. We will also stop in Fort Portal and visit the Toro Palace. In the afternoon you will arrive at your accommodation. Driving distance: approximately 370 km (231 mi) Driving time: approximately 8 hours

Meals: B,L,D

Day 5
Morning Chimp Trek, Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will undertake a chimp trek. Kibale’s 795 sq km (497 sq mi) National Park contains one of the most beautiful and varying tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda. This is home to 13 species of primate including chimpanzees. The park’s highest point is at 1590 m (4770 ft) above sea level. After lunch we will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and enjoy a game drive on the way to our lodge. Named after Her Majesty’s Queen Elizabeth of England, it is Uganda’s most popular and scenic game reserve. It stretches from the crater-dotted foothills of the Rwenzori range in the north, along the shores of Lake Edward to the remote Ishasha River in the south, incorporating a wide variety of habitats that range from open savannah, wetlands, crater lakes and rainforest. Driving distance: approximately 130 km (81 mi) Driving time: approximately 2-3 hours (including game drive speed)

Meals: B,L,D

Day 6
Morning Game Drive, Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

This morning we will have an early morning game drive. Queen Elizabeth National Park includes parts of Lakes Edward and George which are linked by the Kazinga channel. The park boasts the world’s highest bio-diversity rating with over 600 bird and 100 mammal species including lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopard, Spotted Hyena, elephants and the elusive Giant Forest Hog. The primates include Chimps, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Blue, Black faced Red Colobus, and Red tailed monkeys and Olive Baboons. Lunch at the lodge will be followed by an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Driving distance: approximately 40 km (25 mi) Driving time: Approximately 3 hours game drive

Meals: B,L,D

Day 7
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Game Drive in Ishasha enroute

After breakfast, you will be driven to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, passing through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions. Bwindi National Park is the habitat of half of the world’s Mountain Gorilla population and also home to chimpanzee, monkeys, elephants, small antelope and birdlife. Your accommodation tonight is located near Bwindi National Park. Driving distance: approximately 110 km (69 mi) Driving time: approximately 3 hours (including game drive speed)

Meals: B,L,D

Day 8
Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

A very early start for the short drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for your Gorilla trek. You will be taken to the Park Headquarters for a short briefing after which you will enter the forest and start your Gorilla trek (please note that a drive may be required to your trekking starting point). The trek can be anything from 2 hours to 6 hours or longer depending on the location of the Gorillas on the day. The terrain is rough, often over steep slopes covered with matted vegetation. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about the flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. Be prepared for rain, mud and giant stinging nettles – long trousers, gloves and a waterproof jacket will help. The mountain gorillas have inspired travellers from all over the world to experience one of nature’s greatest interactions. Anyone who has witnessed the Mountain Gorillas of East Africa will strongly agree that it is a once in a lifetime experience that will never be forgotten. Accommodation: Birds Nest Resort or similar Driving distance: approximately 60 km (38 mi) Driving time: approximately 1.5 hours

Meals: B,L,D

Day 9
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Evening Game Drive

Today, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Even at the entrance to the park you can watch impalas and zebras. You will have a game drive as you enter the park. The Lake Mburo National Park forms a mosaic-like habitat with rocks, dry slopes, open and wooded savannas, forests, and swamps increases. This diversity of habitats has the diversity of bird life with 313 bird species recorded in the park, including flame head Barbet, Long-tailed Zitting Cisticola (Tabora), African Bins Rail, Collared Barbet, binding Bush singer among others. Driving distance: approximately 180 km (113 mi) Driving time: approximately 4-5 hours (including game drive speed)

Meals: B,L,D

Day 10
Nature Walk, Game Drive and Return to Entebbe

You will get up early morning for a guided nature walk and game drive return to the hotel for a hearty breakfast. In the afternoon you will proceed to Kampala crossing the equator and later drive to Entebbe to catch your flight back home. (Please note: earliest departure time is 18:00hrs). Driving distance: approximately 271 km (169 mi) Driving time: approximately 5 hours

Meals: B,L

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Learning outcomes for students

World Expeditions Schools journeys are designed to encourage positive personal development and the learning of life skills, while leaving the communities and environments we travel to, in a better condition than when we arrived.
The programs are designed to:
• build strong friendships and bonds with their peers, their teachers, and the local people they meet.
• increase the confidence to engage with new people, and collaboratively make informed decisions.
• discover the benefits of working cooperatively together as a cohesive team, to achieve a common objective.
• Increase the ability to face, and cope with, mental and physical challenges and therefore increase resilience.
• give students a chance to appreciate and care for the natural world. The environments we travel through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment.
• Learn personal skills i.e., time management, personal hygiene, responsibility for personal gear, patience, tolerance, and public speaking.
We help encourage students to learn what it means to be a true global citizen.

Inclusions

What's included

9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners
Airport transfers (day 1 and 10 only)
7 nights in 3 star safari lodge on a twinshare basis
1 night in 3 star permanent safari camp on a twinshare basis
1 night in 3 star hotel on a twinshare basis
English speaking local driver-guide
Private transport in a 4wd safari vehicle
Game drives and excursions as listed in itinerary
National park and conservation fees (including gorilla and chimp permits) valued at US$750
Mineral water while on tour
*payment is required for the Gorilla and Chimp permits at time of booking and is not refundable

What's not included

International airfares and airport taxes
Tips
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Visa
Travel insurance (compulsory)
Optional activities

Grading

Adventure touring

These adventure tours visit remote areas of the world where facilities are often basic. These adventure tours will often involve long journeys and rough roads. Sightseeing and optional day walks are often included and these days may involve up to 5 hours of physical activity. To enjoy these adventures we suggest you are reasonably fit, healthy, have a moderately active lifestyle and have a positive attitude. The fitter you are for your trip, the more of a holiday it will be. The gorilla tracking will sometimes be quite strenuous and will involve following trails beaten through the forests. These trails are often wet, steep and slippery. * Suggested preparation: Two or three times a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour or more, for at least 3 months prior to departure.

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We can fully customise a School Travel Program to suit your students' learning objectives and budget. Whether you require a Service Learning program, physical challenge, cultural immersion or certain curriculum targets - talk to one of our educational travel experts about the elements you need in your itinerary. We pride ourselves on developing unique itineraries to meet the learning requirements for schools.

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