Join Glen Earle on this tour to spend three days giving back at the Sanyu Babies Home in Kampala, Uganda -- a charity supported by Glen Earle and his church community from New Brunswick. Following this humanitarian effort, you and our small group (maximum 14 people) will spend six nights on safari in the Kibale Forest Reserve, Bigodi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kazinga Channel.

2020 Uganda Safari & Humanitarian Trip

January 31 to February 10, 2020

Uganda

Hosted by Glen Earle

Join Glen Earle on this tour to spend three days giving back at the Sanyu Babies Home in Kampala, Uganda -- a charity supported by Glen Earle and his church community from New Brunswick. Following this humanitarian effort, you and our small group (maximum 14 people) will spend six nights on safari in the Kibale Forest Reserve, Bigodi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kazinga Channel.

Our Itinerary

DAY 1 - 31 January

Depart Canada

Depart Canada for Kampala, Uganda.

DAY 2 - 01 February

Kampala

Arrive in Kampala, Uganda. Check into your accommodations in the guest house at Sanyu Babies Home and receive your orientation.

Accommodations: Guest Home at Sanyu Babies Home

Meals: TBD

DAY 3 - 02 February

Kampala

Spend today volunteering at the Sanyu Babies Home.

Accommodations: Guest Home at Sanyu Babies Home

Meals: TBD

DAY 4 - 03 February

Kampala

Spend today volunteering at the Sanyu Babies Home.

Accommodations: Guest Home at Sanyu Babies Home

Meals: TBD

DAY 5 - 04 February

Kampala to Entebbe to Kibale

This morning you will be picked up in Kampala and driven to Kibale Forest Reserve via Mityana and Fort Portal, in a breathtaking landscape that forms the Albertine western Rift Valley. Kibale is the only national park conserved for the purpose of protecting the endangered chimpanzee. We will have several stop overs to relax, and sightseeing as we pass verdant countryside, traditional homesteads and farms. We will have our packed/picnic lunch on the way. Check in and relax for the rest of the evening.

Accommodations: Crater Safari Lodge (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Crater Safari Lodge

DAY 6 - 05 February

Kibale

Today you enter the forest in search of the cheeky chimpanzees as well as other primates. Later go for a swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is home to the biggest number of chimpanzees in Uganda, 200 bird species (including the Great blue turaco, Papyrus gonolek, Kingfisher, Waxbill, Cuckoo, Weaver, Hornbill, and many others), a variety of mammal species and primates, and an incredible array of plant life. Return to the lodge for overnight.

Accommodations: Crater Safari Lodge (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chimpanzee in Kibale, Uganda

DAY 7 - 06 February

Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Depart after breakfast, drive via Kasese to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and check in at Kasenyi safari camp. Late afternoon game drives returning to the lodge before dusk for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Kasenyi Safari Camp (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dining at Kasenyi Safari Camp

DAY 8 - 07 February

Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the early morning we do a game drive in Kasenyi area, within Queen Elisabeth park, on a look out for the lions, buffalos, elephants, and large numbers of Uganda Kobs and other antelopes. After we will go back to the lodge for breakfast, and relax until lunch time. At 1400 hours, we will go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel (2 hours approx.), to look out for the hippos, great herds of buffaloes, and lots of water birds.

Accommodations: Kasenyi Safari Camp (4.5 stars, Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kazinga Channel, the shores of which draw a large number of wild animals, birds, and reptiles - including the largest population of hippos - in the world.

DAY 9 - 08 February

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha Sector)

After breakfast, check out of Kasenyi Safari Camp and you are driven to the Ishasha sector of the park; check in at Ishasha Jungle lodge, then enjoy lunch. Later this afternoon depart on a game viewing drive with hopes of seeing some tree-climbing lions which this area is known for. Return to the lodge returning before dusk, freshen-up then enjoy dinner.

Accommodations: Ishasha Jungle Lodge (4.5 stars, Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Room at Ishasha Jungle Lodge

DAY 10 - 09 February

Queen Elizabeth National Park to Entebbe

After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi airstrip for your flight to Entebbe where we will be met and transferred to our hotel.

Accommodations: Protea Hotel Entebbe (4.5 stars, Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Protea Hotel Entebbe

DAY 11 - 10 February

Depart Entebbe

Check out of the hotel after breakfast and take our transfer to the airport to start our homeward journey.

Your Stewart Travel Group Host

Your host for this trip will be Glen Earle, Trusted Senior Travel Advisor and Business Development Manager with Stewart Travel Group. Glen has worked in the travel industry for 35 years, has decades of volunteer experience, and has traveled extensively. He is passionate about giving back and about providing new and unique experiences for his clients. The Sanyu Babies Home is a charity that is supported by Glen's church community in New Brunswick.

Questions?
Contact any member of the Stewart Travel Group team.
We'd be pleased to assist you!

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