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7days best of Ugandan culture

DURATION

7 Days

Overview

This trip dubbed best of ugandan culture will introduce you to Uganda’s rich culture and you will surely live a Ugandan by the end of the safari with a chance to track the Chimpanzees our closest cousins with almost 99% of human DNA

What’s Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Park fees
  • Boat cruise
  • Park Ranger
  • Hiking
  • Bottled water
  • Transport in 4X4 vehicle
  • Meals
  • Safari accommodation
  • airport pickup & Dropoff
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Kampala accommodation
  • expensive drinks
  • cigarettes
  • laundry
  • crafts
  • souvenirs
  • tips

Itinerary

Day 1: Visit Kampala cultural sites

Right after your Breakfast, our guide-driver will collect you from your hotel to vist the various cultural sites in Kampala such as the Cultural Market, Kasubi tombs in which the kings and royals of the Buganda kigdom are buried, Nagalabi – the Buganda kingdom coronation site, Bahai temple, the Kabaka’s lake and the Palace of the Buganda king, Nakasero Green Market and Uganda Museum, in addition to many other fascinating sites, where you will learn about the true history of uganda, its kingdoms and its rich varied culture.

Later In the evening, head to the Ndere Cultural center where you will enjoy lots of entertainment including traditional cultural dances. Dine and slumber at your hotel,otel

Day 2: Depart for Jinja Tour.

Early breakfast and head to the Uganda martyrs Shrines in Namugongo where were horribly the martyrs where murdered. From here you will leave for Jinja, visit Sezibwa falls to see a cultural site related to the Buganda Kingdom.

On arrival at Jinja, you will explore the White Nile which is 7 times the volume of the great Zambezi and yet the longest river in the whole of Africa. Visit the impressive Bujagali falls and have an opportunity to see the dazzling white water of the River Nile squeezing its way through the rocks.

In addition you will see the true source of the River Nile, the exact point where this river starts its long journey across the African continent. Drive back to Kampala later in the day. Dine and slumber at your hotel.

Day 3: Transfer to Fort Portal.
After breakfast, drive to Fort Portal and along the way visit the Nakayima tree found in Mubende, and there you will be narrated the fascinating tales about the history of this impressive tree. Continue to Fort Portal where you will dine and spend the night.
Day 4: Cultural tour.
Today visit the “Amabeere ga Nyinamwiru” (translated as Breasts of Nyinamwiru), which is a cultural site and there you’ll learn about history of this wonderful site, visit the Karambi tombs and the King’s palace, and later in the day go for a community walk to the neighboring villages. Dine and slumber at your hotel.
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to QENP.

After an early breakfast, set out chimpanzee tracking within Kibale national park, and afterwards drive to Queen Elizabeth national park arriving in the afternoon for a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

This boat ride will reward you with sights of elephants, hippos, buffalos and crocodile plus numerous water birds. Dine and slumber at Mweya safari Lodge.

Day 6: Game Drive and drive to Mbarara
Today, you will have an early morning game drive to see lions, hyenas, elephants, leopards, bush bucks and water hogs plus many more. Later in the day drive to Mbarara, where you will dine and slumber at Lake View Hotel.
Day 7: Visit the Banyankole Cultural sites and return to Kampala

After an early breakfast you will visit some cultural sites within Mbarara like the Banyankole Kingdom shrines, visit some Banyankole homesteads to further learn about their fascinating culture, lifestyle and their general practices, and then visit orphanage homes plus women groups.

Following lunch, drive back to the capital stopping by the Equator to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and take some photographs, and also stop at the Mpambire drum village for by some crafts as souvenirs.

On arrival in Kampala you will be transferred to the airport or taken to your hotel for dinner and the overnight basing on your travel arrangements. This will be the end of our 7 Days cultural experience in Uganda.

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