Expeditioners will travel to Mbale and work in villages near the Kenyan border, in some of the most rural and rugged mountains of Uganda. The scenery is breathtaking and some of the conditions can be primitive.
There must be a minimum of about 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 and would like to plan a private expedition, please let us know.
TRAVEL DATES & REGISTRATION
UGANDA SUMMER 2022
ARRIVAL: July 21, 2022 International flight arrival to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) at any time.
DEPARTURE: July 30, 2022 International flight departure from Nairobi International Airport (NBO) 4:00pm or later. (The later the better.)
UGANDA YOUTH 2022 (AGES 16-19)
ARRIVAL: June 23, 2022 International flight arrival to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). International airfare for youth will be booked by Family Humanitarian to allow the group to travel together.
DEPARTURE: July 2, 2022 International flight departure from Nairobi International Airport (NBO).
UGANDA CHRISTMAS 2022
ARRIVAL: Dec 23, 2022 International flight arrival to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) at any time.
DEPARTURE: Jan 1, 2023 International flight departure from Nairobi International Airport (NBO) 4:00pm or later. (The later the better.)
PRE & POST TRAVEL
Expedition participants are free to organize their own travel before or after the expedition, but they must attend orientation the first day of the expedition and depart from the village the final day of the expedition.
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EXPEDITION FEES - YOUTH
YOUTH EXPEDITION: $3295 per person. Includes food, accommodations, ground transportation, project materials, international airfare, cultural experiences, white water rafting on the Nile, and a safari in Kenya. There will also be an optional opportunity to rappel down a 300 ft. waterfall which will incur an additional expense of $50. There will also be additional COVID testing fees which are constantly changing – currently, one at $30 and two at $55 each. A Yellow Fever vaccination, malaria pills, and VISA will also be necessary. International airfare for youth will be booked by Family Humanitarian to allow the group to travel together. Departure airport will be from JFK and the expeditioner is responsible for transport to the departing airport. Due to flight times, you may need to book a redeye flight to JFK. A $300 deposit is required to reserve your reservation. All youth not accompanied by parents will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID.
Family Humanitarian is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 100% of the expedition fee is tax deductible and can be funded through donations.
EXPEDITION FEES - FAMILY
FAMILY EXPEDITION: $1,450 + $445 safari fee + airfare per person. Includes food, accommodations, ground transportation, project materials, cultural experiences, and a safari in Kenya. There may also be opportunities for white water rafting on the Nile (additional $120/person) and rappelling down a 300 ft. waterfall (additional $50/person). You will also need to plan for additional COVID testing fees (currently one at $30 and two at $55 each.) A Yellow Fever Vaccination, Malaria pills, and a VISA will also be necessary. $300/person deposit is required to reserve your reservation.
*We recommend that participants are at least eight (8) years old or older.
Each expedition includes at least one village-driven building project in which everyone is welcome to participate. The project is generally a school, clinic, or water system and is directed by local masons and foremen using local materials. Other areas of focus include training programs centered around business development, education, and healthcare. We strive to adapt each training to the individual needs of each community.
Each expedition includes at least one village-driven building project in which everyone is welcome to participate. The project is generally a school, clinic, or water system and is directed by local masons and foremen using local materials. Other areas of focus include training programs centered around business development, education, and healthcare. We strive to adapt each training to the individual needs of each community.
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, Chimpanzee tracking, tribal naming ceremonies, a safari in Masai Mara Kenya, rapelling down a 250ft. waterfall, and more!
