MISSION TRIP TO UGANDA
FEBRUARY 17-29, 2012
Work side-by-side with CTV’s missionaries, the Bouffards, at Musana camps, visit the Kasana Children's Center and go on a safari trip.
FAQ's
Age Requirements? Parents are welcome to bring children aged 14 or older. (There will be long days of travel and some physical work.)
Skills Needed? None
required—just a willingness to serve.
Do You Have To Go To CTV To Participate? No, anyone who is willing to be a team player
and share the work is welcome, regardless of church background or current
faith.
Is English Spoken There? Yes.
Do I Need A Passport? Yes, passports are required.
Will I Be Applying For A Travel Visa? Yes. At the Entebbe Airport you will go through customs and will receive a 90 days tourist Visa. The Visa cost is $50 and is added into the total cost for the trip.
How Do We Get There? We fly to Entebbe, Uganda and will take a small bus/van to
Musana Camps, the Kasana Center, and the Safari.
What Do We Wear? Respecting
Ugandan culture, all ladies wear long skirts/dresses, no trousers/shorts
(except on Safari). Men wear
trousers or shorts. For travel
tips, go to: UgandaMission.net.
What Is The Weather Like? Between 60º-80º degrees, tropical climate
Do I Need Shots? Yes, several vaccinations are recommended. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A and B; and Tetanus is required. To schedule shots, call the CDC office in West Chester @ 610.738.2450. Go to CDC’s website for the complete list: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/uganda.aspx
What Are
The Accommodations Like?
- @ Musana Camps: weatherproof safari tents w/mattresses (rustic); 1 toilet/1 squatty; shower stalls w/cold water only
- @ Kasana: guest house; toilets, shower stalls w/cold water only
- @ Safari: Paraa Safari Lodge, a 4 Star Hotel
How Much Will It Cost? $2,700--Includes: total cost of travel, Visa, lodging, safari, and meals in Uganda. A deposit of $500 is needed to hold your spot. (The cost of inoculations and travel documents are not included.)
What Do I Do Next? Sign up! Fill out an application (form to the right) and start fundraising!
- Camp work projects (painting, carpentry, landscaping)
- Learning more about God’s heart for the poor, orphans, widows, aliens…and yourself!
- Village outreach
- Visit to the Kasana Children’s Center (a full-time home of approximately 160 orphaned children)
- Safari trip to Murchison Falls National Park
