Coming to Kampala for COECSA 2026?
The 13th Annual Congress of the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa brings eye-care professionals from across the region to the Serena Hotel Kampala from 2 to 4 December 2026. Uganda's best wildlife is within a day's drive of the venue: mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale and on Ngamba Island, the shoebill at Mabamba, rhinos at Ziwa and the source of the Nile at Jinja.
We have built each tour around the congress dates, so you can go before the opening day, send your partner or family out while you are in sessions, or stay on after the closing ceremony.
How booking works
- Choose a tour and your group size. The price per person is fixed for that size: private for one or two people, then lower for small groups and groups.
- Submit the booking request with your preferred dates. Nothing is paid at this stage.
- We confirm availability by email, usually the same day, and send a secure payment link. You can pay by card or mobile money.
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
Gorilla permits for Bwindi and chimpanzee permits for Kibale are limited and sell out early, especially in December. You can check what our team last confirmed with the Uganda Wildlife Authority on the Bwindi and Kibale tour pages. Book as early as you can and we will secure the permits as soon as your booking is confirmed.
Why travel with us
Seraphim Eye World Tours is a Ugandan-owned tour company with its office in Kampala. Our driver-guides collect you from the Serena or your own hotel and bring you back in time for the programme. Travelling as a delegation? Ask us for one price for the whole group.