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Social Innovation Academy / Museum & Community Experience

 

The social innovation  academy or museum is a cost-effective and self-governed community approach which is providing a pathway, tools and the mindset for marginalized youth and refugees to shape a vision for their future and create new solutions in form of social enterprises with benefit to society and the environment., during the experience, you will share more with the innovators, community based projects , and as you wish, you can join the daily activities of any project that interest you. from water projects,  bottle construction to women empowerment the list is endless and you will also share the  lunch break at the museum with the community members. In the afternoon, continuation to the different projects and have a time with the community members to share experiences.

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later in the afternoon you can engage in the sports activities with the community members or have an evening walk around the villages if you are not interested in visiting the community market.

Evenings are more related with a camp fire as you sip on your favorite Ugandan cold beers and beverages before you go to bed.

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Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Trekking Experience

 

Our Chimpanzee Trekking activity is done at Kibale National Park is a national park in Western Uganda. The park protects moist evergreen rain forest perfect for adventure. It is 766 square kilometres in size and is located between 1,100 metres to 1,600 metres in elevation.

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Begin exploring the wonders of this fascinating region of Africa with our top attraction – the Chimpanzee Safari in Kibale National Park. Deep in the evergreen rainforest of Kibale, you will come face to face with man’s closest living relative. Kibale forest is the best place in the world to see Chimpanzees in the wild. The forest is frequently used by documentary film-makers, including the great Attenborough. With the highest density of Chimpanzees in the world, and with 13 other rare primates, the enormous Kibale forest is a world treasure. It is advisable that you book your travel as soon as you identify your travel dates on your calendar, since there is sometimes scarcity in Chimp permits.

Day One: Pick up from the Airport Welcome to Uganda.

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You will be welcomed at the Airport and taken to your Eco-friendly hotel or at the social enterprise  by our Uganda local Safari representative. The selection of the accommodation will depend on your flight arrival time at Entebbe International Airport.

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Day Two: Social Innovation Experience and Community engagements.

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Behind breakfast, you will kick of your social innovation experience. Expect to share more with the innovators, community based projects , and as you wish, you can join the daily activities of any project that interest you. from water projects, Agro-forestry,  bottle construction to women empowerment the list is endless and you will also share the  lunch break at the museum with the community members. In the afternoon, continuation to the different projects and have a time with the community members to share experiences.

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later in the afternoon you can engage in the sports activities with the community members or have an evening walk around the villages for a coffee tour if you are not interested in visiting the community market.

Evenings are more related with a camp fire as you sip on your favorite Ugandan cold beers and beverages before you go to bed.

 

Day Three: Transfer Kibale Forest.

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You will be picked by our driver from your eco-friendly residence in the project or community and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will have a brief stop in Fort Portal Town tourism city for Lunch and proceed to your eco friendly accommodation. depending on your arrival time and energy levels, you can engage in community walks and crater lake visits before dinner refreshment and campfire.  You will spend a night at a Hotel/lodge closer to your Chimpanzee Tracking Point in Kibale.

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Day Four: Ultimate Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure & cultural experience

 

 After breakfast, we shall proceed to the Chimpanzee Tracking briefing point. After the briefing you will start penetrating the Kibale Forest as you hunt for the beautiful Giants with the guidance of professional Ranger Guide. Tracking duration is dependent on how fast a family of Chimpanzees is located. It sometimes takes many hours and you later return for relaxation at your Lodge. Optionally in the afternoon you can engage in a cultural experience with communities living around kibale forest.

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Day Five: Transfer from Kibale Forest to Entebbe Airport

 

Last day of the safari  ! After breakfast we shall drive to Kampala/Entebbe. You will have Lunch in on the way then do shopping before heading for overnight accommodation in Kampala/Entebbe. You will be picked from your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe by our representative and taken to Entebbe International Airport.

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SAFARI RATES PER PERSON (P.P)

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No. of PAX     6PAX   5PAX   4PAX   3PAX    2PAX   1PAX   

Backpackers  $700    $740    $805    $905    $1105  $1935  

Budget           $925    $965    $1025  $1125  $1330  $2160  

Mid-range      $1275  $1315  $1380  $1480  $1680  $2645  

High-end        $1585  $1625  $1690  $1790  $1990  $3040 

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What is included:

• Transportation

• 2 nights’ Accommodation in Kibale and 2 nights Accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe

• English Speaking Driver/Guide

• All meals excluding drinks during the tour

• Chimpanzee Permit

• Entrance Fees

 

What is excluded:

• International flight

• Insurance

• Visa fees

• Optional Extras

• All drinks not  mentioned above

• Tips and Personal shopping

 

Optional Extras

• Community walk

• Semiliki Hot Springs

• Visit to Amabere Caves

• Ndere Center Cultural Performances

• Shopping at the Buganda Road Crafts Village

 

Important to note

• Hiking shoes are important

• Rain gear/jacket is ideal

• Stay at least 8 meters away from the Chimpanzees

• Smoking, eating and drinking are not permitted during Chimpanzee Tracking

• Avoid flash Photography

• Do not make noise or make sudden movements

• Do not track Chimpanzees when you have illnesses like: Flue, cough and Diarrhoea

• Always stay together in a group

• Human waste should be buried 30cm (12”) deep

• If you must sneeze or cough cover your face and turn away from the Chimpanzees, as they can catch coughs and colds from humans

 

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