Grassrootz- 15 days North - East Uganda

Having lived and worked in the tourism sector in West & East Africa for a number of years they have always been passionate about creating a 'soft landing' for people to explore this beautiful continent and to offer something that provides 'an African home away from home'. They are lucky to have an incredible staff team who really are the life and soul of the Guinea Fowl. They have been with them from the beginning and very much part of its creation. They are very happy to share all their experiences with you to make sure you have the best experience possible whether working, traveling or volunteering in Uganda.

Fort Murchison is set on the eastern banks of the Albert Nile in the former Aswa Lolim Game Reserve in Uganda. Accommodation options consist of 12 spacious en-suite rooms with desks, private balconies, and sofas. Additional accommodation includes comfortably furnished non-self-contained tents with mosquito nets and private terraces. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool. Area activities include game drives, boat cruises, chimp trekking, birdwatching, and hiking.

Kidepo Savannah Lodge is located on the edge of Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda. The lodge offers a choice between luxurious self-contained safari tents and comfortable lazy camping tents, each providing splendid views of the savannah and equipped with essential amenities such as hot showers and flushing toilets. Facilities at the lodge include a thatched dining and bar area with breathtaking views over the park, a wooden deck for stargazing, and a restaurant serving delicious four-course dinners and two-course lunches. The lodge operates on solar power, ensuring a sustainable stay. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including morning and afternoon game drives in open-roofed land cruisers, offering the chance to spot lions, leopards, and other wildlife. The lodge’s proximity to the park allows for unparalleled wildlife viewing and exploration of the stunning Narus Valley and Mount Morungole.

Kotido is a small town and district in Northern Karamoja. The main group of people who live here are the Jie, a Karimojong sub-group. Since disarmament (2008 and before) the security is good in this region. Ronald en Anke Simiyu started living in Kotido in 2010.

Kara-Tunga Safari Camp is located in Moroto, at the heart of Uganda’s Karamoja region, nestled on the slopes of Mount Moroto. The camp offers a blend of traditional and modern design, featuring ensuite apartments, rooms and safari tents with private verandahs and solar-heated showers. Guests can enjoy à la carte dining at the onsite restaurant. The camp also provides cultural experiences and outdoor adventure tours through Kara-Tunga Tours.

Set within the grounds of a unique restored former residence, Sipi River Lodge consists of a main house and seven detached accommodations for our guests, each individually designed with a thoughtful perspective on the backdrop of Kapsurur Falls. Within this picturesque setting you will experience intimate fireside dining, a comfortable reading lounge, an airy veranda, and a bar stocked with beers, wines, and a fine selection of single malt whisky. ​Sipi River Lodge’s location in the foothills of Mount Elgon, famous for three spectacular waterfalls, is home to an incredible number of bird species, some of the best Arabica coffee in the world, and magical sunsets. Join us for afternoon tea and cake after a beautiful waterfall hike and refuel with our hearty homestyle meals that celebrate the local produce.

Situated in Jinja and overlooking Bujagali Falls, the Nile River Camp is an excellent option for a riverside Ugandan getaway. The campground offers various accommodation options such as 10 furnished safari tents with comfortable beds and eight six-bed dormitories including bedding. Nature adventurists can pitch their tents in the lush garden. Guests can start the day with complimentary tea and coffee on-site. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, and Wi-Fi.