Uganda: TREASURE HUNT RETREAT (Gold Mining)
ID: GYG877781-1381198
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
5 days
Description
Embark on a retreat to Uganda to explore the process of gold mining, from digging to melting. Cycle through the streets of Kampala or a village, experience the nightlife, and see the equator line.
Join a treasure hunt retreat in Uganda and learn about the mineral gold. Track how and where gold is mined in Uganda in different mining areas with different types of gold, like alluvial yellow gold and white gold, from the process of digging it up to the step of melting or making it ready for export.
Have cycling hours, either on the streets of Kampala city or in a village. Experience bar life in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. While on your way to mining areas, stop to observe the equator line and the source of the River Nile.
Get a photo album of the whole journey and a hand-drawn or painted art piece of one of the photos taken during the retreat.
Highlights
- Discover the process of gold mining in Uganda, from digging to melting
- Explore the streets of Kampala or a village on a cycling tour
- Experience the nightlife in Kampala, the capital of Uganda
- Stop to observe the equator line and the source of the River Nile
- Take home a photo album of the whole journey and a hand-drawn art piece
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a hat and sunscreen for protection against the sun
Stay hydrated - bring a water bottle
Respect local customs and regulations
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of gold mining areas in Uganda
- Cycling tour in Kampala or a village
- Nightlife experience in Kampala
- Visit to the equator line and the source of the River Nile
- Photo album of the journey
- Hand-drawn or painted art piece
- Accommodation, all meals, non alcoholic drinks and airport transfer to and from.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
