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 25 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 25-50 people. Expedition questions may be directed to [email protected]

Expedition FAQs

Travel Dates & Registration

SUMMER 2025

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

DEPARTURE:  Sunday, July 6, flight departure from Nairobi International Airport (NBO), the later the better, after 10 PM.

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THANKSGIVING 2025

ARRIVAL: Friday, November 21, flight arrival to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) at any time. 

DEPARTURE:  Sunday, November 30th, flight departure from Nairobi  International Airport (NBO), the later the better, after 10 PM.

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CHRISTMAS 2025

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

DEPARTURE:  Wednesday, December 31, flight departure from Nairobi  International Airport (NBO), the later the better, after 10 PM.

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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

$2,495 + airfare per person. Includes food, accommodations, ground transportation, project materials, cultural experiences, and a safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya. About 1/3 of the expense of this expedition covers the world-class safari in the Masai Mara. A $500 per person deposit is required to hold your reservation.

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

Additional necessary expenses include yellow fever vaccination, malaria pills, a Uganda visa, and Kenya eTA.

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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, bricklaying, 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 (wells) and see firsthand the impact these water sources have on communities. You will add 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 accommodations with beds, clean linens, 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.