Welcome to the Eco Travel Program
We are dedicated to inspiring and promoting adventure tourism throughout Uganda while championing eco-friendly travel practices that protect the natural environments our attractions depend upon. We believe that remarkable experiences and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.
Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes, iconic wildlife, and rich cultural heritage make it a premier adventure destination. However, these treasures face significant threats including environmental degradation, habitat loss, climate change, poaching, and unsustainable resource use—all of which undermine the very foundations of our tourism industry.
Through strategic partnerships with the Ugandan government, NGOs, and key stakeholders—including local communities, businesses, and travelers themselves—we are committed to preserving Uganda’s natural wonders for generations to come. Our collaborative approach ensures that adventure tourism contributes positively to environmental conservation rather than depleting it.
Our eco-travel initiative prioritizes environmental restoration and protection as its cornerstone. By focusing first on healing and strengthening Uganda’s diverse ecosystems, we create the foundation for everything else to flourish. This environmental-first approach naturally fosters sustainable tourism opportunities, empowers local communities through green livelihoods, and preserves cultural heritage tied to these lands. When you travel with Shakes Travel, you participate directly in this vital environmental mission—one adventure at a time, we’re building a future where both nature and people thrive together in harmony.
The Cause
Uganda’s adventure tourism sector is booming, bringing vital revenue to the country. Yet the ecosystems supporting these attractions face increasing degradation from human activity and climate change impacts.
Environmental protection must become our priority. By focusing first on restoring and maintaining Uganda’s diverse ecosystems, we create the foundation for sustainable tourism development. This approach ensures the long-term survival of wildlife, supports local communities, and contributes to national economic stability.
Success requires collaborative action. By uniting local communities, government agencies, NGOs, conservation organizations, and tourism businesses, we can implement effective environmental protection strategies that transform tourism into a force for ecological regeneration rather than depletion.
Investing in Uganda’s natural environments today secures the future of both tourism and the communities who have long been stewards of these precious lands.
The Impact
The Eco Travel program integrates practical conservation activities with tourism experiences, raising awareness about environmental challenges facing Uganda’s destinations while implementing sustainable solutions.
We collaborate strategically with regulatory bodies and sustainable development organizations to shape effective environmental protection policies. Through these partnerships, we mobilize critical resources for conservation initiatives that protect both fragile ecosystems and cultural heritage.
Our approach transforms awareness into action by creating meaningful connections between travelers, local communities, and conservation efforts. Every adventure with us directly supports environmental protection activities, ensuring tourism becomes a powerful force for ecosystem restoration rather than degradation.
By placing environmental health at the center of our operations, we create experiences that protect Uganda’s natural treasures while providing authentic cultural exchanges that benefit host communities for generations to come.
How you can get involved
You can make a difference for Sustainable protection and conservation of the environment ecosystems in Uganda by joining our eco-travel program activities and contribute to global efforts for environmental sustainability.
Let's Go Green Uganda
You can participate in out Let's Go Green Uganda campaign. Through our “Let’s Go Green Uganda” campaign, you will plant a tree at every destination you visit. It’s a simple act, but one that helps protect the stunning landscapes you explore, restore fragile ecosystems, and support the communities that call these places home. By planting a tree, you’re giving back to nature, reducing your environmental impact, and playing a direct role in preserving Uganda’s natural beauty for future generations. So as you hike, explore, and experience the thrill of Uganda’s wild wonders, know that you're also leaving something meaningful behind. Join us. Plant a tree. Protect what you love. Let’s Go Green Uganda.
