Culture-Adventure tours

Join a group of like minded travellers for a week of culture and adventure in Uganda

Do you aspire to meaningful world travel?

Do you believe in supporting local solutions to local problems?

Do you want to travel to Africa, but can’t find a travel buddy?

The Real Uganda offers an educational, action-packed, culture-adventure tour for compassionate, intrepid travelers, who love group travel!

Part 1: Culture

Get ready to plant a communal garden, make local handicrafts, get schooled in a traditional dance contest, and learn to cook delicious Ugandan food.

Our tour begins with visits to 4 locally-led, community-based organizations. You’ll volunteer along side motivated Ugandans in a new ‘hands-on’ project each day.

Gain insights into our culture, learn about the reality of life in Uganda – and support amazing people.

Part 2: Adventure

It’s time to explore the adrenaline side of Uganda, with zip-lining and (optional) white water rafting.

We end the tour with wild-life safari activities in both Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.

Our game drives, nature walks, and boat rides offer stunning views and amazing photo ops of lions, giraffes, elephants, baboons, crocodiles, and hippos – in their natural habitat.

After each action-packed day, rest in a fully-serviced cottage, enjoy freshly prepared meals, and share drinks around the campfire.

Choose to extend your tour to include an additional 4 day gorilla tracking add-on. You’ll spend 2 nights in (aptly named) Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The day’s vigorous hike culminates in an hour up close with endangered mountain gorillas. It’s absolutely spiritual.

You also spend a day at picturesque Lake Bunyonyi. Beautiful views, dugout canoes, and a visit to the Batwa culture group are included.

The Real Uganda also has 2 to 12 week volunteer programs available for travelers with more time.

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Scheduled tour Dates and Cost

Cost of the regular tour: $2,700 USD (4 person minimum)

Cost of the gorilla-tracking add-on: $1,600 USD (2 person minimum)

We are currently planning group tours of Uganda for 2024/25/26:

Jan 19-Jan 31, with gorilla add-on, Jan 19-Feb 3, 2025
CLOSED: Feb 23-Mar 7, with gorilla add-on, Feb 23-Mar 10, 2025
July 20-Aug 1, with gorilla add-on, July 20-Aug 4, 2025
Aug 17-Aug 29, with gorilla add-on, Aug 17-Sept 1, 2025
Oct 19-Oct 31, with gorilla add-on, Oct 19-Nov 3, 2025
Jan 18-Jan 30, with gorilla add-on, Jan 18-Feb 2, 2026
Feb 22-Mar 6, with gorilla add-on, Feb 22-Mar 9, 2026

(Note that costs and dates may change from October 2025)

Tour cost includes:

Airport pickup and return (Entebbe International Airport)
13 – 17 nights accommodation (5 nights private hotel/8 – 12 nights shared room/cottage)
4-wheel drive transportation throughout
Drinking water and 3 meals each day (vegetarians are welcome!)
National game park fees (entrance, game drive, boat ride)
A donation to each organization we visit

Not bad, eh?

Are you a group of 4 or more people interested in seeing Uganda this way? Let us know and we will set up a tour just for you!

Once registered, we’ll contact you within 48 hours with more information and next steps.

Flights, tourist visa, and insurance are not included, but we’re happy to help you make those arrangements.

See Uganda in an ethical way, with a group of like-minded people, in an amazing two weeks.