21 DAYS CULTURAL CIRCUIT

21 Day cultural circuit Uganda safari

Our 21 Day cultural circuit Uganda safari will base on ;Lubiri palace, Kasubi tombs, Religious tour, Bujagali falls, Tororo rock, hike, Karamajong Manyatta, safari in kidepo, parra safari lodge, Bigo Byamugenyi, cultural site, lake mburo, Buhoma, Mweya safari lodge, Kazinga channel
Day 1: Arrival
You will meet our company representative who will warmly welcome you at the air port and then you will be transferred to the hotel in Kampala to freshen up and relax .

After relaxation we start our 21 Day cultural circuit Uganda safari and then you will then visit the Kabak’s main place which is located in Mengo and you will find out the 52 clans of Buganda and the rich history of the kingdom will be reviled to you with the help of our experienced guide.
After you will return to your booked hotel for dinner and over night
Accommodation
Holiday Express hotel
JB hotel.

Day 2: Visit to Kasubi Tombs
After breakfast, start with a visit to the Kasubi tombs; a royal burial ground for the kings (Kabakas) of Buganda kingdom. The remains of four former Buganda kings: Mutesa 1, Mwanga 2, Daudi Chwa 2, and Edward Mutesa 2 are found here. After lunch proceed to Katereke prison ditch and Wamala tombs.Dinner and overnight at the booked hotel

Day 3: Religious Tour
After breakfast, start with the Uganda museum, Bahai temple which is the only temple in Africa of the Bahai faith then visit the Uganda Marty’s shrine at Namugongo. This is a place where many Christians were burnt to death because of their faith; continue to Ndere center for the whole day to be entertained with different traditional dances from various cultures of Uganda. Dinner and over night at the booked hotel.

Day 4: Kampala- Jinja
After breakfast at the hotel you will travel to Jinja passing through an ever green  country side with natural forest.You will make a stop over at Namawojolo in Mabira forest where a lot of things are sold mainly food, roasted beef, roasted goat meat, roasted matooke, drinks and many more here you will take a look of the place and buy your self some thing and then after we proceed with our tour.

In Jinja you will take a nature walk in Mabira forest where you will be able to see mammals like monkeys baboons and many more,birds of different species and you will hear many by their sounds in the branches of trees,trees of different species and butterflies.
You will visit the source of River Nile the longest river in Africa and the near by Bujjagari Falls, reptile village, and then in the evening you will join the boat ride on the River Nile and you will cross the river so that you go to the place where John S peke discovered the source of the Nile as well as you taking lovely shots. Dinner and over night at
Jinja Nile resort

Day 5:  Tororo Rock Hike
After breakfast, you will set off to climb the Tororo Rock which is about 4865ft, the hike is very tough but worth it. Return late in the afternoon for lunch and relaxation at your hotel. Overnight and dinner
Prime hotel Tororo

Day 6: Mount Elgon Tour
After breakfast, drive to Mbale and visit to beautiful Sipi Falls, on a plateau 1800m above sea level. The Sipi River flows over the foot hills of Mount Elgon, forming a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high),you will take a walk and explore the waterfalls as you taking lovely shots and in the evening visit the Bagishu local elders who will give you details about their culture especially on circumcision. Overnight and dinner at Mbale Resort

Day 7 Mbale – Kumi

After breakfast you will head to Kumi where you will visit Nyero Rock paintings estimated to be between 700-1000 years old rated one of the finest in East Africa. They consist of three painted caves close to each other. Paintings are in red and white pigmentation s. The paintings are said to be the work of hunter-gatherers who lived in the region about 2000 years ago. Overnight and dinner at Mbale Resort

Day 8: Visiting a Karamajong Manyatta
You will visit Karamoja – an arid area in northeastern Uganda inhabited by the Karamajong. These cattle-herding natives are related to the Masai in Kenya in their dress, language, and ways of life, you will have the rare chance to visit an authentic Karamajong village out side the small town of Kotido.Dinner and over night at Apoka lodge.

Day 9: Safari in Kidepo

We will continue with our 21 Day cultural circuit Uganda safari to Kidepo Valley National Park  where you will find zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and leopards. This is also the only place in Uganda where you can find the cheetah and ostrich. Kidepo is famous for its lions relaxing on the rocks – a scene which may remind you of a certain Disney film. You might even be very lucky to spot a leopard or cheetah! You may also take a bush walk in the park with our esteemed guide. Dinner and over night at Apoka lodge

Day 10: Travel to Gulu

You will face a long, bumpy and dusty drive to, so get ready for the “African Massage!’’ You will take a town drive to see at the beautiful Acholi culture. You will visit Gulu market to witness how market venders do their activities. Dinner and over night at Boma hotel

Day 11: Visit to Murchison Falls National Park

You will visit Mubako for cultural campfire performances.The village is a cluster of traditional thatched huts around a clearing, where villagers gather to escape the midday sun under the shade of a large tree.At dusk, the local cultural groups perform vibrant songs and dances around the campfires of local lodges, accompanied by the beautiful sound of the adungu. You may visit Mubako’s small craft shop that sells carved wooden sculptures and handwoven items made by community members. Dinner and over night at Paraa safaris lodge

Day 12: Murchison to Kampala

After breakfast in the morning, start a journey  back to Kampala which is pleasant with beautiful country side and fruit markets with lunch en route. Arrive late afternoon relax, as you wait for Dinner and overnight
Holiday Express hotel
JB hotel

Day 13: Visit to Bigo Byamugenyi cultural site

Still with our 21 Day cultural circuit Uganda safari, You will visit Bigo Byamugenyi which is believed to be the historical site for the Chwezi – demi gods,you will see a fenced and well kept site on a slightly raised ground where people go to pray to the Chwezi gods for wealth and blessings. You will be transferred to Masaka for relaxation in your accommodation facility.Dinner and over night at Zebra hotel

 Day 14:Masaka- Lake Mburo

After breakfast you will travel to Lake Mburo National Park surrounded by the pastoral community grazing the “Ankole Long Horned Cattle” a special kind of cattle endemic to this part of the World. You will enjoy a game drive in Lake Mburo National. You will have a stop over at Igongo cultural center to witness the western cultural background and have lunch. Dinner and
overnight
Rwonyo Camp
Mantana Camp.

Day 15:Mbarara- Kabale- Kisoro.

After breakfast you will visit a local black smith and you will be taken through the stages of how local people fabricate local tools like spears knives and other implements for use in daily life. You will visit a pygmy community on the boarder of Echuya forest. Later continue to Kisoro through a scenic countryside passing with terraced hills with a beautiful scenery and breath taking views across the valley. Overnight and dinner at Travelers Rest Hotel

Day 16:Visit Local Pygmy Community

You will visit Garama cave measuring 340m in the length and 14m deep where the (Batwa) pygmies used to live more than 100 years ago. You will also have a chance of interacting with the descendants of these fabulous people recount their culture and heritage. Overnight and dinner at Travellers Rest Hotel

Day 17: Gorilla tracking 

After a briefing from your ranger guide, begin tracking the mountain gorillas through the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Keep an eye out for forest species such as buffaloes, elephants, black fronted duikers and bush bucks. After a well-earned lunch back at your accommodation, rest your tired legs and enjoy a view of the forested hill side, or take a restorative massage. Dinner and over night at
Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Day 18: Kisoro- Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Kabale passing through an evergreen countryside with natural forests, Tea and banana plantations. Overnight and dinner at Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 19: Game Drive-Launch Trip on Kazinga Channel.

Today’s activities include a game drive in the kob mating grounds and in the channel track, later a launch trip on Kazinga channel which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. You will also visit the museum at Mweya. The museum has a collection of tools that have been used by man from about 1.5m years ago to the present day. Over night and dinner at
Mweya safari Lodge

Day 20: Bakonjo Tour and Toro Culture

After breakfast, you will proceed to Kasese town and visit Kilembe to interact with Bakonjo people who live on the slopes of the Rwenzori. After lunch you will visit the Toro Kingdom palace and Karambi tombs; the royal burial grounds for the kings of the Toro Kingdom.Over night and dinner at
Fort Motel

Day 21: Last Souvenir Shopping

After breakfast, we end our 21 Day cultural circuit Uganda safari and travel back to Kampala, visit craft shops to buy souvenirs for your friends and lovely ones then you will transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

21 Day cultural circuit Uganda safari includes

All Park entrance and Entrance on every point necessary
Parking fees
Ground transport in our 4x 4 vehicle
Bottled water on the way
Game drives and Boat cruise
Full board accommodation
English speaking driver guide
Gorilla trekking permit

21 Day cultural circuit Uganda safari excludes
Laundry
tips
visa
Air ticket
personal shopping
Drinks of various kind