Uganda

Named the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda is considered among the top 20 most beautiful countries in the world.

Getting Started

There must be a minimum of 20 participants in order for an expedition to proceed. Please refrain from purchasing airfare until the expedition has been confirmed.

*If you have a group interested in a corporate, family, or other private expedition we can accommodate groups of 20-60 people. Expedition questions may be directed to [email protected]

Expedition FAQs

Travel Dates & Registration

SUMMER 2024

ARRIVAL: Thursday, June 27, 2024 flight arrival to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) at any time.

DEPARTURE:  Saturday, July 6, 2024 flight departure from Nairobi  International Airport (NBO) 4:00pm or later. The later the better.

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CHRISTMAS 2023

ARRIVAL: Friday, December 22, 2023 flight arrival to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) at any time.

DEPARTURE: Sunday, December 31, 2023  flight departure from Nairobi  International Airport (NBO) 4:00pm or later. The later the better.

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PRE & POST TRAVEL

Expedition participants are free to organize their own travel before or after the expedition.

FH is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The expedition fee is tax deductible and can be funded through donations.

We recommend that participants are at least eight years old.

EXPEDITION FEES

$2,195 + airfare per person. Includes food, accommodations, ground transportation, project materials, cultural experiences, and a safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya. A $300 per person deposit is required to hold your reservation.

There may also be opportunities for white water rafting on the headwaters of the Nile (additional $125/person) and rappelling down a 300 foot waterfall (additional $50/person).

A yellow fever vaccination, malaria pills, and a visa will also be necessary.

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Build Together

The Projects

  • Each expedition includes at least one village-driven building project in which everyone is welcome to participate. The project is generally a school and is directed by local masons and foremen using local materials. You will typically be doing concrete work, brick laying, building desks or other manual labor. 
  • Other areas of focus include clean water. You will have the opportunity to participate in the opening of newly drilled boreholes (well’s) and see first hand the impact these water sources have on communities. You will add the love and human connection to these celebrations. 
Enjoy Culture

The Experience

  • Family Humanitarian participants will work side-by-side with villagers throughout the day enjoying cultural events in the process.
  • Hotel/Guest House accommodations with running water, electricity, cold showers, and common eating areas can be expected.
  • Expeditions may also include white water rafting on the Nile, a safari in Masai Mara Kenya, rappelling down a 300 ft. waterfall, and more!
Pearl of Africa

About Uganda

  • Uganda is one of the world’s poorest and least developed countries.
  • Almost half of the country’s population is under the age of 14, which makes it one of the youngest countries in the world.
  • Although English is the official language of Uganda, it is home to 56 tribes and 9 indigenous communities that all have their own language.
  • Uganda has one of the largest refugee populations in the world with over 1.5 million refugees.