Tentative Schedule

July 12th: Leave US

July 13th: Arrive 10:20pm

July 14th: Full day in Uganda (Visit impact project sites. Quality time w/ leaders, children, and communities.)

July 15th: Full Day in Uganda (Visit impact project sites. Quality time w/ leaders, children, and communities.)

July 16th: Full day in Uganda (Visit impact project sites. Quality time w/ leaders, children, and communities.)

July 17th: Full day in Uganda (Visit impact project sites. Quality time w/ leaders, children, and communities.)

July 18th: Full day in Uganda (Adventure/Fun Day: Rafting the Nile River or visiting an island on the Nile for shopping and sightseeing)

July 19th: Depart 11:35pm

July 20th: Arrive in US

Shots
Contact your physician or a local travel clinic to find out which shots would be best for you. YELLOW FEVER IS REQUIRED. Travelers will need a copy of an International Certificate of Vaccination showing immunization against yellow fever. The certificate of vaccination is the yellow card/booklet you receive when you get travel vaccinations. 

The following are typically recommended:

·     Typhoid

·     Hepatitis A

·     Tetanus-diphtheria booster

If you take prescription medicine, make sure you bring enough for the entire trip. Be sure to leave it in their original containers. The following medication is recommended as precautions:

·     Malaria Medication - There are several prescriptions available. Please check with your travel nurse.

·     Cipro - This is an antibiotic that your doctor or travel nurse can prescribe for you to use in the event of severe diarrhea that does not resolve with Immodium

Please notify Help One Now of any food allergies or medical conditions if it might be important to your safety.

Phones/Communication
There are international data plans available; however, it is important that you check with your provider to make sure Uganda is covered in the plan.

The safest way to avoid huge roaming charges is to turn off your data when you leave the States and use wifi for communication. If you have an iPhone, you can send iMessages over wifi for free.

Insurance
Help One Now will purchase trip cancellation and medical evacuation insurance for each of you. You will receive an insurance card to print out and keep with your passport a week before your departure.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
You will each be registered with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). This is a free service provided by the US Government for citizens traveling abroad that will allow the US Embassy in Uganda to better assist you in the event of an emergency.

Packing List
Passport
Shot record: International Certificate of Vaccination showing immunization against yellow fever
Snacks - there may be times when it makes more sense to eat snacks for lunch on the go, so please plan accordingly
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellant
Water bottle
Jacket 
Closed toe, sturdy shoes
Power adapters (Electricity is 220 volts)- Type G is most common
A journal in which to write and reflect
Above all else, try to pack lightly in order to maximize transportation space

Due to space limitations in our on-the-ground lodging and transportation, we are only able to accommodate ONE checked bag per person, so please plan accordingly.

. Upon arrival in Uganda, you will receive your visas at the airport.