Volunteer and Safari Adventure in Uganda: A Journey of Giving and Discovery

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Are you ready for a life-changing adventure that combines volunteer work, wildlife exploration, and cultural immersion? Join our 19-day program, which includes a 6-day medical camp volunteer experience and 13-day Uganda gorillas, chimps, Big 5, and big cats safari.

The Dream Foundation of Uganda is a non-profit children development organization established with mandate of involving children in the fight against HIV/AIDS, illiteracy, corruption and poverty through participatory and advocacy activities.

Our aim and steering goal is to promote education, promote the health of children and their overall welfare, reduce corruption and the effects of HIV/AIDS.

Our Vision

To have children who are educated and empowered to become fulfilled and productive members of their communities

Our Mission

The Dream Foundation of Uganda is established with a mandate of involving children in the fight against HIV/AIDS, illiteracy, corruption and poverty through participatory and advocacy activities

Core values

Godliness, Truthfulness, Transparency, Accountability, Responsibility, Nonprofit integrity

Cooperation beyond boarders

Come and discover the second oldest kingdom in the world, older than United Kingdon, the Buganda Kingdom is considered one of the oldest, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. While it's difficult to pinpoint an exact ranking, the Buganda Kingdom is certainly one of the oldest continuously existing monarchies in Africa.

British Prime Minister Churchill visited Uganda in 1907 and named her the pearl of Africa in his book. Uganda is a country blessed with remarkable biodiversity and tourist attractions. From the climate, people, national parks, hot springs, waterfalls, sprawling savannahs, snow-peaked mountains, dense forests, rivers and Lakes, Uganda is the most naturally gifted beautiful country in Africa. For the reasons already mentioned Winston Churchill described her as the "Pearl of Africa". Apart from the natural beauty, the other thing that makes Ugandan’s very special are their friendly nature. A lot of countries have friendly people but often in a selective way. Ugandans are friendly to all kinds and categories of foreigners. It is why she has arguably the best refugee policy in the world.

Medical Camp Volunteer Program (6 days)

As a volunteer at our medical camp, you will play a vital role in providing medical care and health education to vulnerable populations, including:

ü School children

ü Street children

ü Orphanages

ü Local communities

Your itinerary will include:

Day 1: Arrival and Orientation

Ø Arrive at Entebbe International Airport

Ø Transfer to your accommodation in Kampala

Ø Orientation and briefing on the medical camp program

Day 2-3: Medical Camp Activities

ü Participate in medical camp activities, including patient care, health education, and community outreach

ü Assist medical professionals with clinical work, health screenings, and medical procedures

Day 4: Community Outreach

Ø Participate in community outreach programs, including health education, vaccinations, and medical screenings

Ø Interact with local communities, learn about their culture and way of life

Ø Pit smiles on the faces of elderly people by giving them rices, beans, soap, and sugar.

Ø Dance with street children, orphans, vulnerable children as you serve them sodas, pizza, balloons, clothes, sanitary towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mama kits, pen, pencils, exercise books, soccer balls, and net balls.

Day 5-6: Medical Camp Wrap-up and Departure

ü Assist with wrapping up medical camp activities, including data entry, reporting, and evaluation

ü Depart for the safari adventure

Objectives of Medical Camp

Ø Provide free medical consultations and treatments

Ø Conduct health screenings and awareness programs

Ø Distribute medications and health supplies

Benefits

ü Increase healthcare access

ü Early disease detection and treatment

ü Improve health awareness

ü Enhance community engagement

ü Reduce healthcare costs

ü Increase patient satisfaction

Community Medical Camps

Ø Rural medical camps: Target rural or remote areas.

Ø Urban medical camps: Focus on underserved urban populations.

Ø School medical camps: Provide health services to students.

Ø Occupational medical camps: Focus on workplace health.

Ø Hospital medical camps: Focus on working in hospitals, and clinics.

Professional Benefits

ü Networking opportunities: Collaborate with peers, specialists, and experts.

ü Skill development: Enhance clinical skills, surgical techniques, and patient management.

ü Research opportunities: Participate in research studies, collect data, and publish papers.

ü Leadership development: Develop organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Personal Benefits

ü Stress relief: Break from routine, relax, and recharge.

ü Team building: Bond with colleagues, build camaraderie, and foster teamwork.

ü Personal growth: Develop empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills.

ü Cultural immersion: Experience diverse cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.

ü Sense of fulfillment: Contribute to community service, improve health outcomes.

13-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps, Big 5, and Big Cats Safari

Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure, exploring Uganda's stunning national parks and wildlife reserves. Your itinerary will include:

Day 7-8: Murchison Falls National Park (The Big Five: Lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceros. Giraffes: Rothschild's giraffes, one of the most endangered subspecies. Hippopotamuses and Crocodiles: Abundant in the Nile River. Birds: Over 450 species, including the iconic shoebill stork and the papyrus gonolek)

Ø Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo

Ø Boat cruise on the Nile River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife

Day 9-10: Queen Elizabeth National Park (The Big Five: Lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceros. Antelopes: Uganda kobs, topi, and bushbucks. Hippopotamuses and Crocodiles: Abundant in the Kazinga Channel. Birds: Over 600 species, including the iconic shoebill stork and the African fish eagle)

ü Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo

ü Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife

Day 11-12: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Mountain Gorillas: The main attraction in Bwindi, with several habituated groups. Other Primates: Baboons, chimpanzees, and monkeys. Antelopes: Bushbucks, duikers, and klipspringer. Birds: Over 350 species, including the African green broadbill and the Shelley's crimsonwing)

Ø Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, spotting mountain gorillas in their natural habitat

Ø Community walk, interacting with local communities and learning about their culture

Day 13: Return to Kampala

ü Return to Kampala, reflecting on the incredible experiences and memories made during the safari adventure

Bonus Package

Ø 3 handcrafts to take back home to your family, made with love by teenagers we help at the foundation

Ø A trip to the Ndere Center for a concert, showcasing Uganda's rich cultural heritage

Ø One tree planting, contributing to Uganda's reforestation efforts

Program Details

ü Duration: 19 days

ü Cost: $5,000

ü Accommodation: Shared accommodation in guesthouses and mid-range lodges

ü Meals: Three meals per day

ü Transportation: Airport pickup and drop-off, and transportation to and from medical camp and safari destinations

Bonus package: Token of thanks for volunteering

ü Every person that books will send in three names of the people you love most and we make for them handmade-gifts. You will fly back home with the gifts and tell a story of how your trip was as you give out gifts. All made with love by youths and abandoned pregnant teenagers we help

ü Trip to visit the equator and experience the power of North Pole and South Pole. A popular attraction and the most famous landmark in the country.

ü Trip to Ndere Center to see African traditional dances and performances that attract international audiences (visit our TikTok page to see what happens there, and please follow our page)

ü Tree plant.