Grassrootz- 16 days Uganda Highlights incl. Kidepo

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.

On the edge of one of the most beautiful National Parks in Uganda lies Kidepo Savannah Lodge. The lodge is inspired by the Savannah surroundings, the grasslands, rocky outcrops, and by the Karamajong tribe with their manyattas and colourful blankets. The accommodation consists of luxurious self contained safari tents and comfortable lazy camping tents. Activities available for guests to enjoy include game drives, and nature walks visiting the Lamoj Mountains and Kidepo River Valley.

Murchison River Lodge sits on the southern bank of the River Nile overlooking Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. In beautiful surroundings we offer comfortable and relaxing mid-range accommodation to suit all budgets in attractive thatched cottages, riverside safari tents and simple camping tents in our shaded and well positioned campsite. Murchison Falls National Park is one of Uganda’s largest national parks and the location of such a diverse habitat means the wildlife, birdlife and activities available within the area are second to none. Whether you are keen for a safari, a boat trip along the Nile to Murchison Falls, or just time spent unwinding at the lodge with a pair of binoculars and guide book.

Isunga Lodge is situated in Western Uganda, overlooking the Kibale Forest. The lodge boasts a unique position beside the rainforest and amid the crater lake area, making it the perfect base for exploring the region. Accommodation options at the lodge include eight stylish cottages equipped with charging facilities, mosquito nets, flush toilets and hot showers. Other facilities include Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a lounge area where guests can relax and unwind.

Set against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountain range, Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge is a cosy eco-lodge that overlooks the Kazinga Channel, amidst the vast wilderness of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The accommodation is budget-friendly and features bandas and tents furnished with comfortable beds, a bedside table and a power outlet for charging electrical equipment. Bandas have an ensuite bathroom with running water, a flushing toilet and an outdoor shower with hot water, while tents share a communal ablution block with showers and flushing toilets. The property serves as an ideal base for exciting safari activities.

Buhoma Gorilla Camp is located in the northern area of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. The camp offers guests accommodation as twin, double and family cottages. Cottages are fitted with stylish bathrooms along with clean towels, hot water and comfortable beds with mosquito nets, and free Wi-Fi. The camp restaurant offers unique and creative menus that include local and international cuisines prepared with locally grown products. Guests will enjoy the bar with

a vast selection of wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks, and other beverages.

Perched on a peninsula in Lake Mutanda in the shadow of the Virunga Mountain Range, Mutanda Lake Resort offers comfortable accommodation combined with the most beautiful views on planet earth. Situated between Kisoro town, Mgahinga and Bwindi National Parks the Resort makes a perfect base for gorilla trackers, volcano hikers, bird lovers as well as those looking for a secluded place in nature. The resort is spaciously set up on a 3.5 acres private peninsula stretching into Lake Mutanda. The thirteen cottages are built on a wooden platform, each with private veranda and en-suite bathroom.

Rwakobo Rock is a peaceful and secluded retreat where you can breathe in the essence of wild Uganda. The 8 comfortable and spacious cottages are dotted around the hill, all very private and offering great sunset views. The main dining area overlooks an expanse of rock that adjoins the park. Set in the pristine Ankole ranchlands surrounding Lake Mburo National Park; whether you want to sit back, sip on an ice-cold drink in a hammock or head out into Lake Mburo National Park for a day of exciting exploration, there is something for everyone here.