Travel Adventure to Uganda A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Uganda, June 22-29, 2023. Table of Contents Overview Who You’ll Meet What You’ll See Tentative Itinerary Travel Costs Inquire Today! Partner: G Adventures The Trip of a Lifetime The Jane Goodall Institute is hard at work in Uganda, protecting local forests, wild chimpanzees and other wildlife, while supporting alternative sources of income for community members through sustainable livelihood initiatives. This exclusive trip is specially designed to give you insider access to this work, and connect you with the people and wildlife that make it so special. Hear from a few of the incredible humans you’ll meet below. As we visit the chimpanzees and JGI projects, you’ll stay in beautiful, locally-run guest houses, enjoying regional cuisine and breathtaking natural surroundings. Ready to have an adventure? Email Thalia at thalia@janegoodall.ca today. We’re also excited to announce that Canadian icon Chantal Kreviazuk will be joining this trip to Uganda (June 22-29, 2023) as a JGIC Ambassador. Join Chantal as you embark on an unforgettable adventure. You’ll get exclusive access to see chimpanzees (both in the wild and in sanctuaries), and get up-close-and-personal views of local JGI projects. “I am most looking forward to the learning I will get to do. The joy I anticipate feeling while in the these environments is not lost on me, and I know the time spent with the team and in the presence of these, our not so distant cousins, will be some of the greatest in my life!” – Chantal Kreviazuk Adventure Awaits This trip is so important to me because it gives me a chance to be a bridge between the day life we live (that often evades us), and the greater environment we all share. Chantal Kreviazuk Who You’ll Meet Chantal Kreviazuk Chantal Kreviazuk is a platinum-selling, Juno award-winning artist from Winnipeg with over a billion streams. While writing her own hit albums, she’s also written for Kendrick Lamar, Britney Spears, Joe Cocker, Josh Groban and more. Throughout her diverse and successful career, Chantal has found great purpose and meaning in lending her voice to causes that have touched her: from Mental health and addictions, to ending cycles of war with Warchild, and most recently helping get emergency equipment to Ukraine. Chantal has always spoken up for wildlife and the health of the planet through planet mitigation efforts such as Polar Bear International. An Order of Canada member, Chantal’s commitment to raising awareness and heightening the collective consciousness is unrelenting. She resides between Toronto and Los Angeles with her husband and three teenage sons. James Byamukama, Executive Director of JGI Uganda As the Executive Director, James oversees strategic leadership and oversight of the JGI Uganda country office, including strategy implementation, program direction, oversight and accountability for resources and office operations, and work with stakeholders, including national, regional, and local government officials, partners, and donors to ensure growth and success. James has a 34-year wealth of experience in conservation and Institutional building ranging from Forestry Management, water/wetland management, land management, wildlife management and transboundary natural resources management and their respective institutions. Dr. Peter Apell, Technical Director for Programs at JGI Uganda As the Technical Director for Programs at the Jane Goodall Institute – Uganda (JGI), Dr. Apell has managed the Institute’s conservation programs portfolio in Uganda for over 20 years. He provides strategic leadership to program formulation, design, and implementation for the conservation of chimpanzees and their habitat. Dr. Apell has also been instrumental in setting up of national systems and processes for the health management of wild and captive chimpanzees. A storyteller at heart, Dr. Appell is excited to meet JGI Canada donors once again and tell them all about his adventures working with chimpanzees for decades. Alex Johnson, Communications Director of JGI Canada Alex has worked in not-for-profit communications for over 12 years, from founding Toronto’s then-largest travelling theatre festival to building a digital department at the Koffler Centre of the Arts, to leading the cutting-edge communications team at Jack.org, Canada’s largest charity training and empowering youth mental health advocates. She was honoured to join JGI Canada in April 2021, after a lifetime of following Dr. Goodall’s work. Since then, she’s hosted Dr. Goodall on stage in Calgary, AB, helped with the Canadian launch of The Book of Hope, spoken about gender equity in conservation at an International Women’s Day event at Western University, and launched the new digital guide for our Roots & Shoots program. She’s thrilled to be one of the senior staff on this trip. Lianne Black, Director of Development for JGI Canada Lianne has been with JGI Canada for more than 5 years, and comes with a previous 18 years of fundraising experience at a range of non-profit organizations that have focused on environmental, animal welfare and social justice issues. After living in Australia for a number of years, Lianne returned to Canada to pursue her passion to work towards a more caring and sustainable world. Lianne leads our development branch, which includes connecting supporters to unique travel opportunities with JGI Canada. While having travelled to Tanzania before with donors, this will be her first time in Uganda. What You’ll See Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary In 1998, Dr. Jane Goodall and a small group of pioneering leaders rescued 13 chimpanzees and started Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Ngamba has now grown to support 49 chimps orphaned by the illegal wildlife trade across East Africa and is recognized as one of the leading primate sanctuaries in Africa. Get an insider view of this historic sanctuary! Inquire Today Wildlife Corridor Restoration Project Beautiful tropical forests form important wildlife corridors between the Budongo and Bugoma Forest Reserves in the Hoima and Masindi Districts of Western Uganda. These lush forests teem with wildlife and are home to critically important chimpanzee populations that live outside Uganda’s national parks. Get a behind-the-scenes look at this project addressing problems that contribute to forest degradation outside park boundaries, specifically clearcutting for agriculture and unsustainable harvesting. Inquire Today Environmental Education Projects The Jane Goodall Institute has developed outstanding conservation education programs around Kibale, Budongo, Bugoma and the Kalinzu/Kasyoha- Kitomi forest areas. These programs raise awareness about the importance of protecting chimpanzees and the environment. Targeting primary school students, the program focuses on educating youth and teachers in basic ecology and encourages them to use that knowledge to take action to help the environment. Meet some of the participants and have your perspective changed! Inquire Today Please note, the tentative itinerary below is subject to change, depending on any evolving health and safety regulations, or programs updates in the field. You can email thalia@janegoodall.ca if you have any questions! Tentative Itinerary June 22-29, 2023 Day 1 Arrive any time in Entebbe. Meet your G Adventures guide and JGI staff for dinner and spend the first night at the popular Gately Inn located in the business district. Arrival transfer included. Day 2 Catch the one-hour boat ride across Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island to visit the remarkable Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary. Tour the private facility and enjoy a behind the scenes look at the sanctuary’s operations. End the day with a campfire and fall asleep in beautiful tents to the calming sounds of the Lake Victoria. *Double occupancy is required due to minimal tents on the island. Day 3 Arise to sounds of chimpanzee pant hoots before returning to Entebbe by boat. Then, head to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, to enjoy local cuisine and a one hour guided walk to witness majestic southern white rhinos in their natural environment. In the afternoon, continue the journey to the pearl of Africa, Murchison Falls, where the waters of the Nile flow, followed by an overnight stay in a “tented” room at the charming Twiga Safari Lodge. Day 4 After breakfast, embark on a safari drive through Murchison Falls National Park to observe and photograph elephants, lions, and giraffes in their natural habitat. In the afternoon tour the natural landscape by water, observing the falls, crocodiles and possibly hippo schools. End this exciting day relaxing and reflecting back at Twiga Safari Lodge. Day 5 Rise early for a guided adventure to Budongo Forest to explore by foot, keeping an eager eye out for resident chimpanzees. Chimp families spend the majority of their time up in the tree canopy, but lucky visitors can see them up close as they come down to the forest floor to feed and groom. After the guided trek, enjoy a scenic drive to the nearby town of Masindi and visit local JGI Uganda community projects, like a Roots & Shoots school. Enjoy an overnight stay in the beauty of Hoima Cultural Lodge. Day 6 Tour community and field projects in Hoima, and witness community-centred conservation first-hand. Visit sites where people and chimps share the forest and meet beneficiaries from the Corridor Reforestation Project & Sustainable Livlihood Project, initially funded by JGI Canada supporters and which continues to this day. At end of the day, head back to the comforts of Hoima Cultural Lodge. Day 7 Nearing the end of this once-in-a-lifetime tour, take the scenic route back to Entebbe through beautiful countryside. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and absorb the sights and sounds of towns and villages along the way. Day 8 Allow the adventure of a lifetime to sink in. Reflect on the natural wonders that were enjoyed and raw beauty of this fascinating planet. Departure transfers are included and guests are welcome to depart at anytime. Travel costs for Uganda: $15,000 CAD per person and include: All tour related costs in country (accommodations, meals, sanctuary and park fees, and on-the-ground transportation) JGI Uganda and JGI Canada staff and administration costs *Trip costs are exclusive of airfare. The majority of the funds raised from these trips go directly towards JGI projects in Africa. Therefore a significant portion of the trip fee will be tax deductible and a tax receipt will be issued post-trip, once final expenses are determined. A $2,000 CAD non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your spot. G Adventures Makes This Possible G For Good JGI Canada is pleased to have partnered with G Adventures, who supports local communities while giving travellers meaningful experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife. G Adventures’ responsible approach to travel is demonstrated through its ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives, which include travel guidelines for children, wildlife and Indigenous people, community-based social enterprise projects travellers can experience on a trip, and its industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’ assessment which measures how many traveller dollars stay in the local economy. Learn More Champions and Partners Go Wild with G Adventures Sustainable Travel! Travel opens our eyes to the beauty of our world—the vibrant diversity of cultures, people and animals, majestic landscapes and breathtaking adventures. It’s no wonder tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries. Unfortunately, some popular tourist activities—like using animals for rides, feedings or props for photos—can be seriously harmful for local wildlife and […] Read More From The Field Tips & Policies from G Adventures: Protect Wildlife When Traveling There’s no denying it – travel can create unforgettable experiences, help us reconnect with nature, and expand our worldview. But even with the all that travel has to offer, there’s one thing we can’t forget when setting out on a new adventure: “Wildlife has a right to a wild life.” This is the guiding principle […] Read More Champions and Partners Gail Wensley: The Lifelong Explorer On Christmas Day of 2001, Gail Wensley’s husband placed a pair of hiking boots and a stack of travel brochures under the tree with the instructions, “Plan a trip to Africa: anytime, anywhere, for any length of time.” He could not have foreseen the extraordinary impact of his gift. A lifelong adventurer with a love […] Read More Carbon Offsets JGI Canada encourages travellers joining us to use carbon offsetting programs intended to promote sustainable travel and in reducing greenhouse gas emissions related to air travel. Learn More Here
