Uganda

All trips involve a fair amount of walking on any given day, with some uneven terrain and flights of stairs. This trip includes a guided walking safari with walking on uneven terrain, though it's optional if you'd rather sit it out. At Mihingo Safari Lodge, there are many stairs to navigate to the different bungalows. Optional activities like cycling and horseback riding are also available if you're up for more adventure.

In Entebbe: Le Petit Village Boutique Hotel & Spa, an intimate 5-star boutique hotel with unique thatch-roofed architecture and safari-chic rustic elegance — featuring an outdoor pool, full-service spa, and gourmet dining.

At Lake Mburo: Mihingo Safari Lodge, an exclusive eco-friendly luxury retreat perched on a rocky kopje outcrop, with private thatched tented rooms, an infinity pool, gourmet meals and drinks, massage options, and unique activities.

Entebbe International Airport (EBB). International airfare is not included, so you can have flexibility in how and when you want to book.

Absolutely — many of our travelers come solo and leave with lifelong friends. If you'd prefer a room to yourself, you can select a single supplement at registration; this is currently only available at Le Petit Village Hotel in Kampala. We will keep you posted if availability opens up at Mihingo Safari Lodge. If you register for a double room without a roommate in mind, we'll help match you with another traveler after registration.

Yes — this is a women-only journey, designed for connection and community among female travelers.

Yes, absolutely! We recommend arriving early if you can, especially for destinations with significant time changes, to give yourself a jump on adjusting. We'd love to help with recommendations on what to do, and can connect you with our on-the-ground tour operators if you'd like help organizing something bigger. Just ask!

Not at all. Many of our travelers are brand new to international travel, and our guides are there to help every step of the way — from what to pack to facilitating the group moments that help us reflect, connect, and grow together.

All ground transportation, boutique accommodations, all meals, all itinerary activities (with the exception of some option add-on activities on Day 6), and two Noonday Experience Guides.

To reserve your spot, a $895 deposit is due at registration. Fifty percent of your remaining balance is due 125 days before departure, and your final payment is due 90 days before departure.

Your $895 deposit is non-refundable, regardless of when you cancel. If you cancel 125 days or more before departure, you're refunded anything you've already paid above your $895 deposit. If you cancel 90–124 days before departure, you're refunded any amount you've paid above 50% of the trip cost. If you cancel 60–89 days before departure, you're refunded any amount you've paid above 75% of the trip cost. If you cancel 59 days or fewer before departure, no refund is given.

It is mandatory that all travelers provide proof of current and adequate travel insurance before the trip begins. Proof of insurance is due 30 days prior to departure. Travel insurance must cover personal injury, medical treatment, repatriation, and evacuation expenses, including helicopter rescue and air ambulance internationally. It is recommended that travel insurance also address personal property and trip cancellation coverage. Trip cancellation insurance may be the only means of receiving reimbursement for flights and other non-refundable expenses should a Noonday Travel trip be canceled for any reason, whether voluntarily by you or as a result of Noonday Travel’s actions. You are responsible for understanding the specifics of your travel insurance policy, ensuring that your policy covers all optional and included activities listed in the trip itinerary, and ensuring that there are no exclusion clauses (e.g., air delays due to mechanical issues) that would limit the coverage that you might reasonably need. It is your responsibility to verify your insurance policy details with your insurance provider to ensure Noonday Travel’s requirements are satisfied.

For all travel, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry & you need at least one to two blank visa pages for the entry stamp.

• You will need a visa to enter Uganda and you must apply for it online through the official Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System at least 5 business days before your departure, but you can apply for it up to 30 or so days before departure. Go through this official website: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/ The fee will be $50 USD. After approval, you will receive a Visa Approval Letter via email, which you should print and bring with you to present at the border.
  
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is legally required for entry into Uganda for all travelers aged one year and older. You must show it upon arrival and when applying for your e-Visa. Consult your doctor for any other recommended vaccines.