Uganda
Introduction to the Uganda expedition |
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| Uganda lies at the heart of Africa. Flanked by the eastern and western forks of the Great Rift Valley, it is the meeting point of the east African Savannah, west African rainforest and semi arid desert of the Sahel belt. Uganda green and lush; the country is dominated by lakes, the largest being Lake Victoria. The Ruwenzori Mountains, which were created by uplift, and rise to 5,109m (Mount Stanley), lie along Uganda's western border beside the eastern side of the Rift. Mount Elgon, Uganda's other major peak lies on the eastern side of the country. Uganda has many National Parks that are home to a wide variety of animals including: lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and buffalo. It also boasts one of the few populations of mountain gorilla, chimpanzees and a multitude of birds. |  |
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The Ugandans themselves are among the friendliest and most welcoming in Africa. Uganda is not a large country by African standards and much of its charm lies in its intimacy and compactness. It is a beautiful country and has a great deal to offer any visitor.
Some possible expedition objectives are given below, please note these may alter between now and your expedition. The Expedition Program Manager for Uganda will agree a suitable expedition itinerary for you, to best match the abilities and aspirations of your team.
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Acclimatisation
Queen Elizabeth National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda's oldest parks, with almost 2000km2 of grass savannah, rainforest, wetlands, rivers and lakes, supporting an astounding density of wildlife. There are opportunities for teams to go on game-walks, a boat safari down the River Nile or chimpanzee tracking in the nearby Kibale Forest National Park.
Ruwenzori Foothills
As part of their acclimatisation phase, teams could also trek in the foothills of the Ruwenzori Mountains. This trek is about a 4 day trek, giving teams a good opportunity to acclimatise to altitude in preparation for Mt Elgon.
Main Trekking phase
Mt. Elgon
The summit of Mt Elgon at 4,321m (14,176ft) is Uganda's second highest mountain. The forested terrain on the slopes and open moorland, provide some stunning views as you ascend. The culmination of this is the bare boulder-strewn multi-peaked crater, including the highest point, Wagagai Peak. The mountain offers an excellent challenge for those with limited mountaineering expertise.
Projects
Projects in Uganda are community based and involve taking part in construction and renovation projects at a number of extremely poor primary and secondary schools or care homes for disadvantaged children in the region. Teams may, for example, help to build a classroom or help to paint or rebuild an already existing school. Challengers may also have opportunities to teach English and play sports with the local children.
Rest and Relaxation
There are various options for rest and relaxation in Uganda - the Sipi Falls located at Mount Elgon are beautifully maintained and teams could spend a day or two camping by the waterfalls and exploring the surrounding area. They could go white water rafting at the source of the river Nile or alternatively the expedition could finish off on the beaches of Lake Victoria or one of the islands in the lake.
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