UGANDA 2025
Uganda 2025 is a unique photography experience. This is not just a photography workshop, this is a real-world adventure where every image is earned, every human has a name and every name has a story to share.
UGANDA EXPERIENCE TEAM 2022 - 4 WEEK TRIP
Learn and move with photographer Tommy Hatwell, and Team, Think People Think Story inside Uganda as you discover visual storytelling and life-long relationships on location and in the moment.
Explore your vision, open your mind, body, and soul, enhance your confidence as you meet other photographers, learn new skills, share your knowledge all while discovering inspiring projects, places, and people.
Images are everywhere in Uganda, but not all are yours to take. Your journey and images will be earned, the harder you work, and the deeper you go the more rewards you will find, the closer relationships you will build, and the better stories you will share.
FLEXIBLE 2 week SAMPLE Itinerary
DAY 1
On Arriving at Entebbe International Airport - you will be met by Tommy and David along with one of our drivers as you begin the drive (40 km) to our accommodation and first stop in Kampala.
DAY 2
A calm start to the day with Breakfast and welcome with the team, here we can discuss important things and even more important things like your personal and photographic goals for the adventure ahead. In the afternoon, Team Think People Think Story takes us to visit the New Hope Dance Project, and guide us through their community.
DAY 3
The team takes us on a deep dive into Kampala exploring. This is a great way to get into the energy of a diverse and bustling city. In the afternoon/evening we will have a photography discussion on how to get the best images during the project.
DAY 4
After breakfast, we travel to Jinja Town then to Bujagali and Kyabirwa Village. A relaxed time to settle into accommodation, We enjoy a stroll around the village and meet our host families before enjoying our first Bujagali Sunset over the River Nile and Dinner.
DAY 5
Sleep in or an early Sunrise? This will be a daily choice whilst in the village, the walk is only 10 minutes to a breathtaking sunrise scene on the banks of the Nile. Today we move into the village with your host family.
DAY 6
A full day exploring Jinja by Boda Boda, select your driver, saddle up, and off we go moving through Jinja Town and its surrounding areas, including the shops, markets, fishing port, bridges, and train station.
DAY 7
Optional Adventure day to enjoy some of the local activities, take some time to rest, explore or focus on some specific areas of photography, edit some images, or just eat pineapples. An evening Photo Walk in Jinja with a local and international group of photographers who head out monthly. Out for Dinner In Jinja Town
DAY 8
We take a trip to one of the largest rapids on the river, Itanda Falls, we may see some kayakers passing through or at least a raft or two flipping. This is an iconic location with thundering whitewater, some freaky wildlife, and plenty of ways to get creative with the cameras.
DAY 9
Today you will have a chance to pursue personal projects guided by the team, you will no doubt have met someone or seen something that you would love to learn more about and photograph, you have the freedom and support to make this happen.
DAY 10
Following yesterday, you may need more project time or simply want to explore a new direction. It is important to us that you feel accomplished during your journey, and we will do everything we can to support this happening. Today is also a time to get your images printed and return them to the people who need to see them.
DAY 11
We head to Jinja for some shopping you may want some of the amazing art for your walls at home and then a trip back inside the market to source the supplies for the evening Dinner at Mamas, a beautiful way to spend your last evening in the village. This is a family meal prepared and shared with pure heart and humor, everyone is welcome.
DAY 12
A super early start for the drive to Murchison Falls National Park and our Safari. Visiting the top of Murchison Falls is possibly one of the most ferocious picnic spots you will ever dine at...you thought Itanda Falls was big think again! The possibility of an evening safari time dependant.
DAY 13
The day begins as the sun rises above Murchison Falls National Park, we begin our 4-hour long game drive as we make our way north of the river and deeper into the park to see elephants, Lion, Giraffe, abundant birdlife, and other animals. After lunch, we jump aboard a 3-hour river safari to view Murchison Falls from water level with the birds, crocs, hippos, and elephants. A shorter sunset safari as the day comes to a close.
DAY 14
We leave Murchison Falls National Park after a short safari south of the river. We take a trip to the Ziiwa Rhino sanctuary on the way back to Kampala and take a walk with the only Wild Rhino in Uganda. We enjoy reflecting on the trip and having an evening meal with the team.
DAY 15
Depending on your onward journey we share a team breakfast and make arrangements from here. Unless you would like to stay for another week??
WHAT'S INCLUDED
+ All hands-on photography instruction coaching, local workshops, and projects with Tommy
+ All local guides and team support
+ All accommodation and meals
+ Water
+ Local transportation during the workshop.
+ Airport transfers to and from Entebbe International.
+ Wildlife Safari with local English speaking safari guide
+ Humour, Friends, Stories, Memories & Images for life...
+ Post-trip 1-hour ZOOM image review session.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- International flights to and from Entebbe.
- Ugandan Visa
- Trip/Medical Insurance (Essential).
- Camera Equipment
- Equipment Insurance (Advised)
- Any non-group related transport during the trip
- Additional activities (days off)
- Alcohol, sodas, and off-plan meals
- Souvenirs, tips, and gratuities
your team…
TOMMY
Tommy will be leading the experience, exploring alongside you each day, and delivering the core coaching sessions with a host of local photographers.
DAVID
David is our village team leader, responsible for making your time in his community, rewarding fun, safe, and of course adventurously unforgettable. David will be there every step of the way, whilst capturing video and behind-the-scenes photos of your experience.
AMBROSE
Ambrose will lead our time with the city team, sharing stories, culture, and his community of Acholi quarters in Kampala. Everything from health to safety, logistics to lunch this man has us covered.
MORRIS
Morris is the creative heart of the city team, an up-and-coming photographer who will help you find the people and the places to create not just beautiful images but real experiences and relationships.
Learn More
Tap the image below to see and download the UGANDA 2025 trip information, which shares all the Insights and links for travel, health, insurance, kit, clothing, security, money, food etc…
Or drop us a message and we can send it right over and answer any questions…
Thanks
Tommy
