Bwindi Impenetrable National Park(Forest)
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About the project
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park(Forest)
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
💼 What the programme involves
Located in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests, Bwindi Park covers 32,000 ha and is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns. Many types of birds and butterflies can also be found there, as well as many endangered species, including the mountain gorilla.
Project objectives: The project aims to mobilise youth, schools and local people in order to raise awareness about the importance of protecting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and become involved in climate change issues. The project also focuses on the preservation of its flora and fauna.
Project activities: volunteers will be involved in activities such as planting endemic species of trees and they will help in the creation of a fence around the site to keep animals within the protected area. They will take part in awareness raising activities such as workshops, exhibitions, meetings and festivals. Finally, they will help in the production of a documentary targeting the local communities as well as various stakeholders.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation is in a community house around Buhoma village which is close to the main gate of the park (bring sleeping bags). Food is basic the local food of the bafumbira people with some kiganda dishes. International dishes can be prepare with consultation of the camp leader.
📍 About the location
🎒 Leisure activities
Site visits, biodiversity and cultural talks, picnic, enjoying the outdoor environment, hiking, gorilla trucking and habituation.
⚠️ Requirements
- Orientation is two days before departure to the project. Accept basic living conditions like accommodation, meals and others during the project.
- We encourage volunteers to be flexible/creative/cooperative while participating in the project.
- English is an official language
- All participants are required to arrive on the first day and stay till the last day of workcamp.
- All participants have responsibility to keep the rules of the project and finish the project in success.
- Be motivated and have open mind to different cultures throughout the project. Physically fit persons who are self motivated and who can move long distance.
- No illegal drugs are allowed in Uganda.
- Volunteers are responsible for their personal expenses during the free time
🤝 Meeting point
Entry port, Entebbe International Airport or Bus Terminal of your choice depending on your travel schedule.
Uganda Voluntary Development Association will organise pickup for volunteers from the airport as per their schedule. Expense incurred from the pickup place (only city centre) is covered by UVDA as part of the participation fee provided you arrive during office hours (an extra fee shall be levied on night arrivals).
ℹ️ Additional information
Participation fees for this workcamp are 250€. This fee covers monitoring, upkeep in host families and evaluation of the participants while at the project. It also includes airport transportation, orientation, host family housing, project preparation and supervision, project participation certificate, ...
No smoking is allowed at the work sites.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
UVDA2018 - STV- 04
30/06/2018 → 14/07/2018
UVDA2018–STV-04
30/06/2018 → 14/07/2018
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
250.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kampala, Uganda
Uganda
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Ugandan Shilling (UGX / USh)
Exchange rate
1 UGX = 0.000219 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 21:18 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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