Budget African Holiday – Perfect for volunteers in Uganda!

Are you a volunteer in Uganda?  Looking for a safari budget African holiday experience before heading home?  This budget trip is aimed at those who a completing a volunteer in Uganda stint and want to see some of East Africa before heading home.  Starting in the Adventure capital of East Africa, Jinja we make our way through the Western highlands of Kenya to the working farm on Kenana near Nakuru.  We enjoy a farm tour and a visit to the Kenana Knitters project before continuing through Masai Land to the Masai Mara National Reserve.  We will be in awe as we meander our way through the African savannah of the Masai Mara in search of Africa wildlife.  We finish our short safari in Nairobi or we can continue and join the Safari and Beaches Budget Overland tour.  Of course this Budget African Holiday is open to everyone not just volunteers in Uganda!

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY…

“What an incredible way to say farewell to Africa.  I was so sad to leave Uganda after making so many friends and connecting with local communities while I was a volunteer in Uganda, this safari was the perfect way to end my 3 month stint.  I never thought I would ever see the Masai Mara, wow it really was amazing”

Dreaming of a budget holiday to Africa with Africa Expedition Support

Did you know that when you book this budget holiday we will honour you as a volunteer in Uganda by donating USD$100 to the organisation you were volunteering with?  Better still, if you book this trip and Safari and Beaches we will not only donate USD$100 but will also give you 5% discount off Safari and Beaches.  Whether you were a volunteer in Uganda at an orphanage, school, Rhino Fund Uganda, Soft Power Education or Soft Power Health. Everyone is a winner!

Budget Safari Highlights

• Camping on the shores of the Nile River
• Travelling in an open sided custom built overland safari truck like nothing else in the world
• Experience the adrenalin of Grade 5 white water rafting, horse riding safari, quad biking through villages and bush, bungy jumping over the Nile, all inclusive sunset cruise, boat trip to the source of the Nile to name a few
• Stay at a working Kenyan farm and support a local women’s empowerment knitting project
• Discover one of the 7^th natural wonders of the World the Masai Mara Game Reserve, go hot air ballooning for a totally different safari experience, game drive to seek out the big 5 (leopard, lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant) amongst many other African wildlife.
• Explore the bustling city of Nairobi or take it easy and visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Nairobi Giraffe Centre.

Budget African Holiday

Day 1: Jinja

We meet the truck at the campsite in Jinja, and have a quick pre departure meeting before a free day to explore Jinja or head off and enjoy one of the many optional adventure activities!

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Grade 5 white water rafting on the longest river in the World
• Bungee Jump over the Nile River
• Quad bike and explore the equatorial bush and local villages along the banks of the Nile
• Enjoy horse riding near the equator
• Volunteer for a day helping out at a local school
• Jump on a sunset cruise on the Nile River
• Discover the source of the longest river in the world – the Nile
• Hire a motor bike and explore the local markets of old Jinja town
  

  Don’t miss the amazingly incredible great Wildebeest migration while on this budget safari to Africa!

Day 2: Kenana Farm

Heading back into Kenya we enjoy a picturesque drive to Kenana farm on the slopes of the Rift Valley and our overnight stop.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Guided Farm walk
• Visit local women’s empowerment knitting project

Day 3:  Masai Mara Game

Drive through traditional Masai land to the Masai Mara!

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Masai Mara Game Driving

Today for those wanting to go on safari we spend the day in the World famous Masai Mara game reserve on safari.

The Masai Mara is a plethora of African wildlife, one of the best parks in the World to spot big Cats like lion, cheetah and leopard as well as many other animals like zebra, giraffe, elephant, warthog, and if we are really lucky Rhino!

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Full day safari game drive in the Masai Mara
• Visit to a local traditional Masai village
• Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara

Day 5: Nairobi

Today we have a leisurely drive back to Nairobi.  Along the way we will stop at a lookout halfway up the Rift Valley escarpment for lunch and some last minute souvenir shopping.

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trip officially ends 8pm on Day 5 however we have included camping that night for your convenience.

For those who wish to stay on longer in Nairobi can book additional dorm or room accommodation at the campsite and explore.  Here are some things you can do that are located nearby the campsite in the suburb of Karen on the outskirts of Nairobi.

Optional Activities

• Nairobi Giraffe Centre
• David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
• Kazuri Beads
• Railway Museum
• Flip Flop recycling project

Optional Activities Price List: Choose what you want to do and budget accordingly

Jinja, Uganda

• Grade 5 white water rafting on the longest river in the World USD$150
• Bungee Jump over the Nile River USD$120
• Quad bike and explore the equatorial bush and local villages along the banks of the Nile – 1 hour USD$50, 3 hours USD$130
• Enjoy horse riding near the equator – 1 hour USD$40, 3 hours USD$80
• Volunteer for a day helping out at a local school USD$30
• Jump on a sunset cruise on the Nile River USD$50
• Discover the source of the longest river in the world – the Nile boat trip – approx. 1 hour USD$15
• Hire a motor bike and explore the local markets of old Jinja town – from USD$5

Kenana Farm

• Guided Farm walk – USD$5
• Visit local women’s empowerment knitting project – USD$5

Masai Mara

• Full day safari game drive in the Masai Mara – USD$100
• Visit to a local traditional Masai village – USD$15-25
• Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara – USD$550

Important notice: Prices are correct at time of writing and we update wherever possible.  Prices are subject to change at any time and are completely out of our control as it is the local operators not us that set the price.  All activities are pay as you go and directly to the local operator not to us.

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What you get for your hard earned money on a budget safari?

Zebras drinking from the cool waters of the Mara River

• Transport in a fully equipped overland safari truck, open sided for best game viewing
• Inward facing seats so you can talk to each other instead of staring at your phones all day
• Kitchen equipment
• Camping accommodation at well-equipped campsites (some have WiFi, most have bars, hot showers and flushing toilets)
• Tents (2 people sharing)
• Services of a highly experienced leader/driver while travelling
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner (except during some optional activities) due to the nature of the trip lunches will be basic i.e. sandwiches, pasta salads, fruit salads etc
• Lots of fun
• Lots of interaction with fellow travellers
• Lots of interactions with the locals
• Real insight into Africa

What is not included?

• Your flights. We don’t know where you come from and you will find a better deal on the internet than we could organise for you!
• Your visas for Uganda and Kenya (most nationalities USD$100 for both countries under the East Africa tourist visa)
• Airport transfers. You can book an Uber taxi or take a registered airport taxi this will be cheaper than any transfer we can arrange
• Breakfast on day 1
• Travel insurance
• Bottled water and snacks
• Items of a personal nature
• Optional Activities
• Pre and post trip accommodation (rooms/dorms are available at the campsite)

What to pack for this trip

• As much humour and high spirits you can possibly carry!
• Common sense
• Sleeping mat (cheap one will do!)
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow (inflatable is best) or you can buy a cheap one locally
• Towel or if you have a travel towel
• Personal toiletries (including sunscreen and mosquito repellent)
• Clothes for hot weather
• Clothes for cool weather – yes we are on the equator but we will stay at places at 6000ft altitude it can get cool at night (10C or 50F)
• Insect repellent – herbal based products do not work, sorry African mosquitos only respond to DEET based repellent
• Malaria prophylaxis – ask your doctor or travel clinic for advice
• Bathing suit, cap/hat
• Camera plus extra batteries and memory cards
• Passport and Yellow Fever Certificate

Do yourself a favour and pack as light as possible.  Hard cases are not allowed as they do not fit in the luggage compartment of the truck – soft bags only

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If you have more time and want to finish your time in Africa on the beaches of Zanzibar then you have to check out Safari and Beaches

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