Milliman Giving Fund – Ethiopia & Uganda
October 7 – 17, 2023
Country Guide:
Click here to download an Ethiopia Country Guide that contains comprehensive information about money, local customs, expectations for the trip, and travel tips and tricks.
Click here to download a Uganda Country Guide that contains comprehensive information about money, local customs, expectations for the trip, and travel tips and tricks.
Packing List:
Click here to download a suggested packing list that contains information about what clothing is recommended to pack for travel in Ethiopia and Uganda in October.
Hotel Information:
Hyatt Regency Hotel | Meskel Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | +251 11 517 1234 | Website
Centrally located in Addis Ababa, the Hyatt Regency Hotel is a 15 minute drive from the Bole International Airport and located on the Meskel Square. With spacious, open guest rooms and common spaces, the hotel is comfortable and fully equipped modern amenities to ensure guests have a pleasant stay in Ethiopia.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Sky | 1 Water Lane Naguru, Kampala, Uganda | +256 31 255 4000 | Website
Described as a gem perched on the top of Naguru, one of Kampala’s seven hills, this contemporary hotel has incredible views of the city. With wonderful restaurants and rooftop bars, a swimming pool, fitness facility and modern amenities, guests are well taken care of at the Protea.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge | Nyalutembe, Bwindi, Uganda | +256 (0) 414 251 182 or +256 (0) 772 489 497 | Website
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is Uganda’s highest lodge, situated at 2,000 meters above sea level. Guests will stay in their own cottage, each built of local volcanic stone and featuring the work of some of Uganda’s most respected artists. The lodge is in a quiet, remote setting and boasts stunning views of the volcanoes and Bwindi National Park.