Action in Africa’s 10th Anniversary Trip
January 26 – February 1, 2025
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of our community center being open on this week-long journey to Uganda, where you will directly engage with our work by visiting our first community center and participating in a groundbreaking ceremony in preparation for the construction of our second community center. Through these visits you will have the unique opportunity to see and feel the tangible impact of your support. Interact with children at The Center and engage in conversation with community leaders as you participate in our many programs, such as assisting with homework, grooving in a dance class, doing collaborative art projects with the kids, touring AIA partner schools, helping serve breakfast for 500+ kids, and so much more!
Expand your cultural understanding of Uganda by enjoying local meals and learning about the country’s rich diversity on a tour of Kampala that focuses on the history and tradition of the many ethnic groups that make up the Buganda kingdom.
Please note: The details of this itinerary are subject to change and will be updated throughout the trip-planning process.
Highlights
Spend time at The Action in Africa Center in the village of Nakuwadde where you will participate in their educational programs for youth, community engagement, and learning programs for adults.
Enjoy dinner and Ugandan dancing at the Ndere Centre, a cultural safe haven that has revitalized the local dance troupe tradition.
Visit the Buganda Kingdom Headquarters, home to the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa.
Participate in the Groundbreaking Ceremony of AIA’s new 8-acre community center!
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Day 1: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Arrivals & Opening
Gyebale ko! Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB)., where you will be met by a VIP Meet & Greet representative as you step off the jetway. They will escort you through immigration, baggage claim, and customs, then connect you with your driver in the arrivals hall.
Transfer to Kampala, a drive that is approximately one hour depending on traffic. Then check in to your hotel, the Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa.
Take some time to settle in, then come together for dinner at the hotel this evening.
Overnight: Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa
Day 2: Monday, January 27, 2025
Welcome to The AIA Center!
Today is a leisurely morning as you recover from your long journey. After breakfast, transfer to The Action in Africa (AIA) Center to meet the team and tour the facilities. Participate in your first Luganda class to learn useful phrases for the week! The staff at The Center in Nakuwadde offer programs based on community interests and needs, and you will get to experience a few of these programs.
Lunch will be provided at The Center. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon to freshen up before dinner.
This evening, enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa
Day 3: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
AIA Programming & Partner School Visits
After breakfast, head out for a full day at The AIA Center. Participate in programs and have an opportunity to visit partnering schools. Lunch will be provided at The Center.
This evening, enjoy dinner together either at the hotel or a local restaurant.
Overnight: Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa
Day 4: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Celebrating AIA’s 10th Anniversary!
After breakfast, you will be transferred to The AIA Center for a celebration party. Festivities will occur throughout the day as we celebrate AIA’s achievements over the last ten years! There will be delicious Ugandan food throughout the event.
This evening, enjoy a relaxing dinner at the hotel. You may want to take advantage of the hotel’s spa offerings this evening, and we recommend that you make any spa appointments in advance.
Overnight: Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa
Day 5: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Groundbreaking Ceremony
After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the site where the new community center will be built for today’s Groundbreaking Ceremony. Return to The Center for lunch and to meet with The Center and AIA’s leadership as you reflect on all that you’ve learned and experienced this week and how your support contributes to that.
Come together to commemorate the special week you had with AIA to celebrate their 10th anniversary over this evening’s final group dinner.
Overnight: Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa
Day 6: Friday, January 31, 2025
Final touch of Uganda!
Have breakfast at the hotel before departing for a full day of sightseeing in Kampala.
Visit the Buganda Kingdom Headquarters, home to the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa. Then walk through the Kasubi Tombs, burial grounds of the Ganda people and showcases of traditional architecture made of vegetal materials. If time allows, you may visit local markets or shopping malls during the tour, to shop for local crafts or souvenirs. Lunch will be served along the way.
Drive back to the hotel to freshen up before a fun night out at the Ndere Centre, which is home to the traditional Ugandan dance troupe of the same name. Enjoy a performance of drumming and dancing during your meal.
Overnight: Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa
Day 7: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Departures & Continued Travel
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) based on your departure time.
Extend Your Trip
If you are interested in extending your trip to explore more of Uganda, Elevate Destinations’ Private Travel team is happy to plan a customized trip for you. See three sample extension itineraries that they’ve put together here. Please note that these sample itineraries can be further customized based on your needs. Pricing is subject to change accordingly. Please contact Fiona at fiona@elevatedestinations.com if you are interested in extending your travels.
For more information about this incredible journey to Uganda with Action in Africa, be sure to visit the following pages:
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Pre-Departure Information
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