UGANDA SANCTUARY SOJURN: Experience the Conservation Journey
ID: GYG817597-1323622
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
5 days
Description
Discover the fascinating world of wildlife conservation! Walk in the shadow of passionate naturalists, zookeep for a day, take canoe rides thru swampy ecosystems & feed chimpanzees on a remote island.
~Day 1:
Start your adventure with leisurely walks along scenic lake shores and nature trails, where you can marvel at large aviaries and encounter a diverse array of 250 animal species housed at the conservation center. After lunch, dive into the fascinating world of zooarchaeology by exploring animal bones and taxonomies with the zooarchaeological department.
~ Day 2:
Zookeeper Experience: Team up with an experienced caregiver to nurture wildlife infants, groom, clean, and interact with your favorite animals all day!
~Day 3:
Sail to a remote island sanctuary for an exclusive primate encounter. Gain insights into chimpanzee behavior with scientific data collected at the sanctuary. Observe and feed the primates before concluding your day.
~Day 4:
Explore Lake Victoria’s unique wetlands, marvel at lake birds, hatchlings, and the iconic shoebill amidst lush flora and fauna. Cap the day with a thrilling reptile encounter, handling snakes, lizards, and chameleons under expert supervision.
~Day 5:
Embark on an unforgettable cross-country journey to a remote rhino sanctuary deep in the African wilderness.
Experience the thrill of a foot safari, trekking rhinos in their natural habitat. Face to face with these nearly extinct giants, you’ll gain a profound appreciation for their plight due to poaching.
Interact with dedicated rangers who are at the forefront of the most demanding conservation efforts.
As the day concludes, drive back to your drop-off point, your heart full of adventure and your mind brimming with cherished memories.
This journey will leave you with a life enriched by the beauty and resilience of nature.
Highlights
- Explore over 250 animal species up close, including birds, reptiles, and mammals
- Marvel at a rare zooarchaeological-collection of wildlife bones & taxonomies
- Zookeeper experience to interact with wildlife... Reptile & Primates-Exclusively
- Ecological trips in fishing villages to explore & incentivize conservation
- A thrilling foot safari to track rhinos & conservation rangers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is the default pick-up and drop-off point for this tour. However, we offer complimentary extensions within Kampala. For other locations within Uganda, arrangements can be made at an additional cost.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
