WHV- RWENZORI MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK. (NATURAL PRO

Name: WHV- RWENZORI MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK. (NATURAL PRO
Start: 2019-07-12
End: 2019-07-26
Location: Kabarole, Uganda

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Uganda Culture Education Environment Culture Education +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Uganda Wildlife Authority is the custodian of the property protected under the UNESCO World Heritage sites. UVDA is partnering with UWA to implement the World Heritage Initiative in the framework of UNESCO World Heritage Education programme.

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteers will be involved in planting endemic tree species in the buffer zone and build boundaries of the park for sustainability purposes and protection of endangered species. They will participate in establishing unpalatable crops gardens around the site to prevent primates from crossing into community gardens. The volunteer will also be engaged in sensitization workshops, organising events for the local schools and the community

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be accommodated in the nearby community houses with option of a tent/camping site. Purely basic. A sleeping bag and mat are recommended.2 meals, 3 coffee/tea breaks are served depending on the location where you are working and the camp leaders guidance

📍 About the location

: Located on the border with Congo, hosted by 5 districts Kabarole, Kasese, Ntoroko, Bundibugyo and Buyangabu volunteers will be best in Kasese. Game drives are very possible as the park is located within short distances of the Queen Elizabeth National Park conservation area.

ℹ️ Additional information

Mountainous area at times its cold fitness matter

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📅 Available sessions

UVDA2019-STV-04

12/07/2019 → 26/07/2019

Closed

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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

Kabarole, 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: 22:12 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English