Uganda & Western Kenya expedition overview

Uganda and Western Kenya Uganda lie at the very heart of Africa, the meeting point of the East-African savannah, West-African rainforest and semi arid desert of the Sahel belt. Much of Uganda's charm lies in its intimacy and compactness, whilst Kenya is a vast land of striking contrasts and spectacular landscapes.

The region is a melting pot of cultural diversity that includes over 40 different resident tribes such as the Baganda, Samburu and the Maasai. There are numerous National Parks on both sides of the border, incorporating a range of different habitats from savannah to rainforest, home to a wide variety of animals including lion, leopard, baboon and cheetah. The region also boasts rare populations of elephant and chimpanzees.

Expedition highlights

• Learn about local history on day treks in the foothills of the Ruwenzori Mountains
• Go chimp trekking in the Kyambura Gorge
• Get up early to spot tree-climbing lions at Ishasha River Camp
• Enjoy the local fare of matoke and goat stew
• Spend time with the children on your project phase learning about local

Things to know

• Everywhere you go people want to sing local songs and perform local dances for you - it's a good idea to have something prepared to perform in return!
• The flag of Uganda was adopted in 1962 and features a crested crane. The crested crane, the national bird of Uganda, adorns the centre of the flag and stands on one leg facing the flag pole. The raised leg symbolises that Uganda is not stationary but moving forward.