Uganda Community Connection

All Ugandan’s learn to play music and dance in primary school and each year, there is a national music and dance contest performed by the best schools around the country. Try some drumming and dancing and learn the various dances unique to the different regions and tribes of Uganda.

Hope Troupe is a vibrant group composed of musicians and dancers. When Covid hit and they were unable to perform for years, Global Village Connect supported Hope Troupe to develop a sewing training program that establishes a steady source of income. Visit some of the women now supporting themselves by sewing and selling their clothing.

Located in the eastern region of Uganda, the Buyanga Primary School enrolls approximately 1600 children between the ages of 5 and 16. That’s a lot of lunches, the only meal of the day for some students. That’s why we planted a 13-acre farm. We gave goats to students in need to help pay for their school fees and built a goat farm. We also support a number of boarding students. We will have an opportunity to visit students in their homes and in their community. If you want to donate a goat to a kid in need as part of our community support, you can meet your beneficiary. Try your hand at milking a goat or making a traditional Ugandan meal or teaching class or sports development. 

The Abayudaya (the name means “people of Judah” in Luganda). They keep kosher, celebrate Jewish holidays, and welcome people from around the world to come and pray. There are approximately 3000 Jews in Uganda in 14 different villages with 16 synagogues. Enjoy a musical Shabbat, with the Abayudaya community, African style. All are welcome! 

Home to some of the world’s finest white water rating and other adventure activities. Whether you are a first-timer, family, or high adventure enthusiast, you’ll find your perfect white water adventure. The water is warm, the scenery is beautiful and you can choose to do a wild rafting with grade 5 rapids or a mild float with no rapids, perfect for those with young kids or who prefer a relaxing experience throughout. 

After an early breakfast, you’ll head to Entebbe International Airport for a flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest. This flight across central Uganda offers a view of the beautiful mountains, hills, cultivated terraces, tropical rainforest, bamboo forests, and the majestic chain of the Virunga Volcanoes.

The thrill of spending time observing the endangered mountain gorillas is an awesome, exciting experience to be remembered. The trekking can be anywhere from a 30-minute hike to a 6-hour hike, depending on the location of the gorillas. There are 3 groups of 8 trekkers per day in each group. The hike can be easy or rigorous. Getting up close to the amazing endangered animals is an unforgettable experience, not to be missed!

Upon returning, relax at the lodge or drive up to the “Top of the World” the name given to the football field, high up in Nkuringo which offers amazing views over the peaks and forests around Nkuringo. 

Queen Elizabeth National Park and its picturesque terrain boasts open savannah, papyrus swamps, forested gorges, grassy plains, tropical forests, volcanic craters, crater lakes, and an amazing number of wildlife. The park has the highest concentration of elephants found in Uganda and is said to have the highest density of hippos found anywhere in the world. Its lion population is also unique – in their very special habit of climbing giant fig trees. Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world.

This trip is offered in combination with the gorilla trek. You’ll fly into Bwindi for the gorillas and then drive to Queen Elizabeth with an optional hike through the forest on your way to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. When you enter the park, you’ll pass through the Ishaka sector, with its tree-climbing lions, and then drive on through to your accommodations with plenty of opportunity to view the animals all along the way. The following day, you’ll head to the Kyambura Gorge, where you’ll get out to look for the chimpanzees. In the afternoon, you’ll take the boat down the Kazinga Channel and the following morning, you’ll fly back to Entebbe for your flight home. 

Sipi Falls is a series of three waterfalls that cascade down the slopes of Mount Elgon, and each one offers a unique and spectacular view.

In addition to the Sipi Falls hike, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit a local coffee farm and experience the coffee-making process firsthand.