Cacao & Coffee Sourcing Safari
Uganda
March 2 - 15, 2026 (Open For Registration Here)
March 16 - 29, 2026 (Open For Registration Here)
Adult Rate $6,400
Child Rate (ages 0-11) $4,900
Child Rate (ages 12-16) $5,150
Adventure Overview
Join us on an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Uganda, now extended for an even richer experience. You will walk alongside the cacao and coffee farmers who supply us, engaging in our Direct Trade practices. This immersive trip will offer invaluable insights into the lives of these farmers, allowing you to actively participate in the harvesting and processing of beans. Deepen your understanding of ethical sourcing while contributing to sustainable and fair trade practices.
Throughout the trip, you'll be treated to breathtaking wildlife gracing the Ugandan landscape, with the possibility of encountering lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and elephants. This adventure offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Ugandan culture: participate in traditional singing and dancing, master the art of basket weaving, and witness the intricate process of coffee roasting, among many other cultural activities.
Experience gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of the only places where you can see mountain gorillas in the wild. Enjoy a mystical morning walking safari in Lake Mburo, getting up close to giraffes and other wildlife. We'll conclude the trip with a visit to our partners chocolate factory, Latitude Craft Chocolate, and enjoy craft shopping in Kampala.
Experience gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of the only places where you can see mountain gorillas in the wild. Enjoy a mystical morning walking safari in Lake Mburo, getting up close to giraffes and other wildlife. We'll conclude the trip with a visit to our partners chocolate factory, Latitude Craft Chocolate, and enjoy craft shopping in Kampala.
Highlights
Itinerary
Every day in Uganda will bring exciting new adventures. From harvesting cacao and coffee alongside farmers, to encountering wildlife on safaris, we plan to do it all on this trip. Prepare for you and your family to be blown away by the animals we'll see and the cultural experiences we'll have in Uganda.
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, where you will be warmly welcomed and assisted with your transfer to a charming boutique guesthouse. Once there, you'll check in and settle into your comfortable accommodations. Spend the evening unwinding, enjoying the serene surroundings, and preparing for the exciting adventures that await you in the days ahead.
Accommodations: Entebbe Guesthouse
Day 2: Journey to Kibale National Park
After breakfast and a group orientation at the guesthouse, we will embark on a scenic drive to Fort Portal, where we'll stop for lunch before continuing our journey to Kibale Forest.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Isunga Lodge
Day 3: Chimp Tracking at Kibale Forest National Park
Start the day with fresh Ugandan coffee. Afterwards we will journey to Kibale Forest National Park for a chimp tracking expedition where there are over 1500 chimpanzees. Kibale Forest contains 13 species of primates, with the highest concentration in all of Africa.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Isunga Lodge
Day 4: Cultural Walk Through Bigodi Community
Start the day with a trek through the wildlife-rich Bigodi wetland sanctuary. Experience a local lunch and then take a cultural walk through Bigodi Community. Meet "Banana Man," who makes various banana drinks, a village of basket-weavers who sing and dance and watch as farmers process and roast coffee.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Isunga Lodge
Day 5: Hands-On Cacao Farming and Coffee Cooperative
We'll kick off the day with a drive to Kasese, where we'll have the pleasure of meeting our dear farming partners, Latitude Trade Company. Spending the morning with Latitude farmers, we'll immerse ourselves in the process of harvesting cacao pods and splitting them open to extract the beans destined for cacao collection points. It's a chance to forge connections with the farmers while tasting chocolate made from the very beans they've grown. Later, we'll venture to the coffee cooperative, our source for premium beans, for an enlightening tour and hands-on experience in the coffee production process.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Day 6: Cacao Fermentary and Optional Safari
In the morning, we'll journey to Latitudes fermentation center. There, we'll lend a hand in fermenting cacao beans, indulge in a chocolate tasting session, and participate in planting trees. After enjoying lunch with the Latitude team, we'll head back to the lodge for a leisurely afternoon or opt for an exciting safari adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Day 7: Land Safari and Boat Safari
Following breakfast, we'll set out for an unforgettable morning game drive safari across the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Then, in the afternoon, we'll embark on a leisurely boat ride along the Kazinga Channel, where the possibility of encountering a diverse range of wildlife awaits us.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Day 8: Journey to Lake Bunyonyi
We'll journey to Lake Bunyonyi, Africa's second-deepest lake, where we will explore in canoes and relax in this charming lake community.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Birdnest Resort
Day 9: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today, we embark on a journey deep into the lush jungle of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Along the way, we'll be treated to breathtaking views of some of East Africa's most expansive mountain ranges. Our destination is the charming village of Rushaga, renowned for its dedication to the conservation of the famous Mountain Gorilla. Here, we'll settle in and immerse ourselves in the tranquility of this remote corner of the world.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Rushaga Lodge
Day 10: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
Today, our focus is on trekking through the jungle to seek out and observe the magnificent Mountain Gorilla. This is for those who seek an authentic and less-traveled experience, where the harmony with local cultures, environmental conservation and untouched wildlife is evident at every turn.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Rushaga Lodge
Day 11: Travel to Lake Mburo and Night Safari
Today, we'll make our way to Lake Mburo and get comfortable at a Safari Lodge situated in Mburo National Park. After dinner we will set out for a night safari.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Rwakabo Lodge
Day 12: Morning walking safari
Today, we'll set out on an exciting walking safari adventure, filled with anticipation as we hope to have the unforgettable experience of walking alongside graceful giraffes in their natural habitat. Optional afternoon safari.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Rwakabo Lodge
Day 13: Drive to Kampala
We will set out on a scenic drive to Kampala, the vibrant capital city of Uganda
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Fairview Hotel
Day 14: Chocolate Factory Tour, Shopping, and Departure
In the morning, head to Latitude Craft Chocolate factory for a tour and lunch. Enjoy souvenir shopping at the local markets that offer a variety of goods handmade in Uganda. Drive to Entebbe and have our farewell dinner. Participants depart from Entebbe Airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Direct-Trade Partners
Origin Adventures started as a way to take you to meet the farmers who grow the cacao and coffee beans we use in our products. These trips are the ultimate way to experience a transparent, direct-trade supply chain - from farmer and raw bean, all the way to finished product. At the heart of every Origin Adventure are our farming partners - they're the reason we do what we do.
We're ecstatic to introduce you to the dedicated team at Latitude Trade Company, our cacao sourcing partner. On this trip, you'll gain direct experience of a transparent supply chain, and even get to harvest and ferment cacao side by side with farmers. Latitude pays farmers significantly more than standard market rates which reflects in the quality of their cacao - quality that we'll experience first hand through the chocolate we taste made from their beans. Bukonzo Joint Coop, our Ugandan coffee sourcing partner, will give us a tour of one of the farms they collect beans from and we'll learn where coffee really comes from.
Accommodations & Food
This trip provides plenty of time to relax, swim, experience culture and enjoy local food. All participants will share lodging with immediate travel partners, or with a same-gender roommate. We'll be staying in comfortable lodgings throughout our journey.
Accommodation Styles: Boutique Lodges for 12 nights; Hotel for 1 night. All bookings are double-occupancy minimally with families being the exception.
Meet Your Guides
You’ll be accompanied by members of the Moka Origins team, along with local hosts and experts at our destination.
Jeff Abella
Chelsea Abella
Jeff Steinberg
Dates & Prices
Trip Dates: March 2 - 15, 2026 (Sold Out)
Trip Dates: March 16 - 29, 2026 (Open For Registration)
Registration Deadline: Dec 1st, 2025
- Adult Rate $6,400 (includes $800 gorilla permit & $250 chimp permit)
- Child Rate (0-11) $4,900 (excludes gorilla & chimp permit)
- Child Rate (12-16) $5,150 (excludes gorillas & includes chimp permit)
- Deposit Amount: $1,000 (secures your spot on the trip)
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