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About Uganda - Africa and Asia Venture

About Uganda

Winston Churchill deservedly called Uganda "The Pearl of Africa"! It is one of the most beautiful countries on the continent, with fantastic natural scenery - the highest mountain range in Africa (The Rwenzoris), dense tropical forests, deep river valleys and lakes, tea and banana plantations, national wildlife reserves and magnificent Lake Victoria.

Despite being home to half the world's remaining mountain gorillas in the forests along the south-western border, most tourists have not yet discovered what Uganda has to offer. Volunteering in Uganda with AV will give you an amazing insight into rural life!

Jinja is at the source of the mightiest river in the world - the Nile - with world-class white water rafting on its doorstep.

The Uganda Venture

Our gap year projects and volunteering opportunities give you the chance to help a rural community through teaching for one term in carefully selected schools. Whether it's teaching academic subjects, music, drama, arts and crafts, or coaching sports, your contribution on your volunteering placement will be met with enormous gratitude.

The Uganda Mini Venture

Got 'the bug' but not the time? Our 5 week mini Ventures in Uganda are for anyone aged 18-25 who want a summer experience second-to-none. Volunteering in Uganda with AV combines helping to teach, coach sports and renovate community schools on the banks of the River Nile, with some time for lots of adventure too! This might just be the best summer of your life!!