2 week building projects in Africa, Real Africa adventures, Kampala, Uganda

 Description

Real Africa Adventures is a specialist company. 



We don't produce large catalogues and use numbers to describe our trips. We focus on the client and their 
individual dream of Africa to build personalised safari itineraries.  Real Africa Adventures was established as an 
alternative tour company specifically to deliver an enriching African holiday experience for people that also 





Care about the needs of the local people in developing countries



Care about preserving the environment and natural resources

Care about respecting local customs and practices

Want more than the average package deal







Real Africa Adventures is committed to providing opportunities for every one involved, both the visitors and 
the locals, to benefit from the experience. This means focusing on a range of worthwhile activities whilst at 
the same time conserving the environment and respectfully interacting with the culture of people in the villages. 








We will introduce you to the real Africa over a period of 14 days or more. Meet the people in their homes, eat 
their food, hear their music and listen to their stories. 



Work with them; get a real feel for their culture. Watch wildlife in the national parks. Swim and sunbathe at 
beach resorts. 







If you're looking for a trip or holiday that goes beyond the boundaries of an average safari, Real Africa 
Adventures offers a whole host of activities. 







Our aim is to make your volunteer holiday as convenient, relevant, interesting and exciting as possible for 
you and the local people.







Benefits of our volunteer Holidays:







You gain more than just job satisfaction from working in a foreign country for a few days. The experience of 
seeing and experiencing a different culture can be very fulfilling. 







Our Holidays and vacations give you a chance to use your work skills in the voluntary sector to promote 
intercultural learning and improve the lives of the people you meet. 







Finally, volunteer holidays offer you a chance to meet like minded people and to make new friends not only 
among the local people but also people from around the world and you get to see the Real Africa.







Sample itinerary for volunteer trip:



Day 1: 



Arrival at Entebbe airport.  You will be met by a Real Africa Excursions representative and have a brief 
orientation.  Transfer to Guest House in Kampala.   



Depending on your arrival, Visit Munyonyo Lake resort for a rest and afternoon swim in an Olympic size 
swimming pool, then back to the Guest House for the evening







Day 2:



After breakfast, your driver and our field Manager will take you to the project to introduce you to the staff 
and give you a guided tour. After this initial introduction you will then have the opportunity to become 
involved straight away.



Your packed lunch will be delivered to you at the project.







Day 3:



After breakfast you will spend the day working at the project and have a packed lunch prepared.







Day 4:



After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. 



You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual. 







Day 5:



After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. 



You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual. 







Day 6:



Our experienced guide will take you through the sights and sounds of the hilly city of Kampala. Meet people 
renowned for their friendliness and visit interesting cultural sites.







The tour can include the Uganda Museum, Kasubi Tombs, Makerere University, Nakasero Market, Craft markets, 
Marimba Cathedral, Rubaga Cathedral, Kibuli Mosque, Kabaka's lake, Uganda Museum and more.



Enjoy a traditional Ugandan style lunch at a favourite local restaurant.







Day 7:



After breakfast, we go into Kampala for the morning. Sunday Church services at K.P.C for those who want to 
join 2,000 other people in a service at one of UgandaÃ???fs biggest churches with membership of 
10,000. Then have a lazy afternoon Munyonyo Lake resort for a swim and lunch. In the evening we will go to Ndere 
cultural centre to watch a variety of Uganda culture performances with songs and dances from the major tribes of 
Uganda.  Meals and drinks will be served here then back to the Guest House for a well deserved rest.







Day 8:



After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. 



You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual. 







Day 9:



After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. 



You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual.







Day 10:



You are about to experience Africa as nature intended as we head off to Queen Elizabeth Game Park. There is an 
amazing list of wildlife to see in its natural environment.







We then head west from Kampala through magnificent hilly country and lush cultivation, passing through the 
market town of Masaka after stopping at the Equator for photographs. We then stop for lunch in Mbarara town.







After lunch we continue our drive west, have a short taster game drive at the Queen Elizabeth Game Park and 
proceed to the hotel in Kasese town.







Day 11:



Today is a special day. We wake up for an early morning game drive to see African wildlife in the Park and 
take a packed breakfast along. The game drive will last 3 hours, then we go on to Mweya Safari Lodge for lunch and 
visit the Park museum. There is a swimming pool if anyone wants to cool down after lunch!







At 3:00pm we take the launch trip up the Kazinga Channel, which separates Lakes Edward and George, viewing a 
variety of game. Return at 5.00pm and drive to the hotel in Kasese Town.







Day 12:



After breakfast we begin the return drive to Kampala,



stopping just after Masaka town at Mpambiire drum village to see the Ugandan drum craftsmen at work.







We arrive back in Kampala late in the evening for a good rest!







Day 13:



Today is a free day for you to go shopping/pack and say your goodbyes.







After packing we go out to Kampala city for our final evening meal in a favourite restaurant.







Day 14: Departure back home.

 Requirements 

Skills required & what you might do on a volunteering trip:



Generally projects don't require specific skills though motivation, enthusiasm and a flexible approach are 
essential. 







English is usually the common language although a level of proficiency in the host country language or Swahili 
would be a bonus. Likewise, certain projects, such as social or arts-based work, may require you to have some 
previous experience within that field.

References from people who have done Short Term Missions with this organization before are available upon 
request. Submit "I Want to Volunteer!" to receive more information.

 Additional Detail


Available volunteer projects in Uganda to work with:







Ã??Ã??Restore a building (painting)



Ã??Ã??Build a house for orphaned Children 



Ã??Ã??Work with displaced people 



Ã??Ã??Build a childrenÃ??fs 
playground 



Ã??Ã??Assist with holidays and camps for young people 



Ã??Ã??Carry out renovation work at a school 



Ã??Ã??Help educate people about farming 



Ã??Ã??Work in a nature and wild life reserve 



Ã??Ã??Teach in a school 



Ã??Ã??Organise arts activities for children 



Ã??Ã??Work at a local hospital 



Ã??Ã??Help at an orphanage caring for babies



Ã??Ã??Work in a remote village educating people about 
health - AIDS



Ã??Ã?? Work with a project helping children from the 
streets



Ã??Ã??Work with a local Church



Ã??Ã??Work with a young offenders home 



Ã??Ã??Work with a local women development project