Taste of East Africa — Uganda
A 6-Day Journey into the Heart of Uganda The Pearl of Africa
The Taste of East Africa — Uganda is your entry point into the Africa Safari East Africa experience family. In six days, you will travel from Kampala through Jinja on the Nile to the highlands of Sipi Falls and the plains of Soroti, encountering communities, culture, landscape and life that most visitors never reach.
This is not a standard safari. It is a human journey — led by Daniel Okiror, facilitated through Akogo House, and grounded in the Ubuntu values that shape everything Africa Safari does.
Who This Is For
- Curious travellers who want more than a tourist itinerary — people drawn to real culture, real community and real connection
- First-time visitors to East Africa looking for a structured, supported and meaningful introduction
- Professionals and researchers wanting a grounded first encounter with the Uganda and Soroti context before considering a longer placement or institutional programme
- Church groups, families and small groups seeking purposeful travel that leaves something behind as well as returning with something gained
- Anyone considering Live & Learn in East Africa and wanting to experience the environment before committing to a longer placement
What’s Included
- All local accommodation — Akogo House Kampala, Jinja partner lodge, Sipi partner lodge, Akogo House Soroti
- Three meals daily throughout
- All local transport by dedicated vehicle and driver
- Nile boat experience — Jinja
- Sipi Falls walk and local coffee experience
- Cultural immersion — Ere Iteso and Emorimor community visit, Soroti
- Live music session
- Welcome dinner
- Facilitated reflection and Ubuntu sessions with Daniel Okiror
- Learning Journal and Certificate of Participation
- Africa Safari Alumni Network membership
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Intercity transfers to/from Entebbe Airport
- Personal expenses and optional activities
Journey at a Glance
- Day 1: Arrival Kampala — welcome dinner, orientation, Ubuntu opening session
- Day 2: Kampala → Jinja — Nile boat, source of the Nile, evening at lodge
- Day 3: Jinja → Sipi — Sipi Falls walk, local coffee experience, highland lodge
- Day 4: Sipi → Soroti — Ere Iteso cultural visit, Emorimor community, Akogo House Soroti
- Day 5: Soroti — community immersion, music session, reflection circle
- Day 6: Departure day — closing session, Soroti → Kampala/Entebbe
Group Size
Maximum 12 participants. Minimum 5 participants required for departure.
Price
€950 per person. Includes all programme costs above. Break-even at 5 participants — every additional participant strengthens the journey for everyone.
What Comes Next?
Many participants go further after this journey. If you are ready for a longer commitment, explore Live & Learn in East Africa — Africa Safari’s structured placement programme for volunteers, interns, students and professionals. Or speak to us about the 12-day Uganda–Kenya Flagship Journey or an Institutional Programme. Start the conversation →