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20 DAYS ADVENTURE SAFARI
Day-1: Visit cultural sites in Kampala.
Following breakfast, you will proceed to Kasubi tombs, the royal burial site for the kings of Buganda kingdom. You will also visit the Kabaka’s lake and Naggalabi Coronation site. Relax after lunch at your hotel then proceed to Katereke prison ditch and Wamala tombs. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana (F/B).
Day-2: Travel to Entebbe.
Following an early breakfast, you will travel to Entebbe and have a stop over at Bemba cave in Ziika ecotourism forest site. You will then proceed to Entebbe Zamugula site, Muzinga square site and Kigungu landing site. Have a lunch break in Entebbe town and after lunch proceed to the Uganda Wild Life Education Centre. You will spend time visiting different endangered animal species and birds or sport fishing on Lake Victoria. You will then return late in the evening to Kampala. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana (F/B).
Day-3: Visit Tourism sites in Kampala.
After breakfast in the morning, travel to the Uganda museum, Bahai temple- this is the only temple in Africa of the Bahai faith. Go back to your Hotel for lunch, and then visit the Uganda Marty’s shrine in Namugongo the place where many Christians were burnt to death because of their faith in Jesus. Then continue to Kiwatule recreation centre, participate either in swimming, or play football take a visit to the cultural village. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana (F/B).
Day-4: Visit to the Ndere centre.
Wake up for breakfast, and after go to Ndere centre for a whole day entertainment with different traditional dances from various cultures of Uganda .You too might be required to participate in the traditional dances while dressed traditionally, it is a very exciting moment. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana. (F/B)
Day- 5: Drive to Jinja.
Following break fast, you will head east of Uganda, to Jinja and enroute you will visit the Ssezibwa falls and Mabira forest for a nature walk. You will have lunch in Jinja town and then visit the Kyabazinga’s palace of Busoga Kingdom and the old colonial buildings. Dinner and Overnight at Jinja Nile Resort (F/B).
Day-6: Travel to Tororo.
Start with the source of river Nile, and participate in boat riding and sport fishing. Then proceed to Bujjagali falls to see the mighty water falls of the Nile. Return to the Hotel for lunch. In the afternoon leave for Tororo. Dinner and overnight Tororo Rock Hotel (F/B).
Day-7: Climb Tororo Hill.
After breakfast, you will get ready to climb the Tororo Hill, the hike is very tiresome but worth it. Return late in the afternoon for lunch and relax at the hotel. Overnight and dinner at Tororo Rock hotel (F/B).
Day-8: Visit the Sipi falls.
After break fast, you will then proceed to Mbale and visit the famous Sipi falls and take an excursion up to the bottom of the falls. You will have lunch in Mbale town and in the evening visit the Bagishu local elders who will give you details about their culture especially on circumcision. Dinner and overnight at Wash and Wills Hotel (F/B).
Day-9: Travel back to Kampala.
After breakfast, travel back to Kampala with lunch en route. Arrive late afternoon relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana (F/B).
Day-10: Travel to Hoima.
Following breakfast, you will start the journey to Hoima via Kiboga district; arrive in Hoima town and have lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Bujumbura cathedral and Karuzika Palace of Bunyoro Kingdom and get to know the origin of the Bunyoro kingdom. Dinner and overnight (F/B)
Long Safaris With Jewel
Jewel safaris offers adventurous long safaris and group tours, cultural safari primate watching, wildlife animals, outdoor adventure, game viewing, bird watching and boating
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Despite the Hot East African temperature, Uganda Kenya Tanzania and Rwanda have remained true adventure tours and wildlife safaris destinations. Located at the approximate centre of the continent, East Africa attracts a variety of birds species, wild animals like lions, elephants, great apes like Gorillas and Chimpanzees - some of the most amazing primates in the world, tourism attraction sites like the mightly River Nile and the exciting Murchison falls.
Uganda is the richest country for birds in Africa. It has almost half the species known on the African continent and over 10% of those recorded throughout the entire world. Over 1,000 species of birds have been recorded to exist in the country. Some of the exciting species you will view include birds of water and land shore, birds of scrub and woodland, forest birds and birds of the open plain.
Besides the birding, while in Uganda, ensure to take the adventurous Mountain gorilla tracking and Chimpanzee trekking in some of the Ugandan rainforests, nature walking to the Semliki Hotsprings, and a visit to the Cultural sites in Uganda where you will be provided with the most details of the Uganda food culture and family culture of Ugandan people. Of course, a wildlife tour in any of the Uganda national parks is another out door activity that can not be skipped.
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All Jewel safaris Long itinerary packages for Luxury tours, budget safaris or group tours are memorable and exciting regardless of your date for starting the safari or your time of arrival, and areas of travel that you wish to go to. Jewel safaris' travel guide will always offer a small tour briefing and will be available for all your additional inquiries, while you are on the safari.
Day-11: Visit the King’s burial site.
Take cup of tea early in the morning, and then drive to Mparu tombs which is a royal burial ground for the kings of Bunyoro kingdom. Return to the Hotel for lunch and in the afternoon you will be entertained by the Entogoro cultural dancers from the local people as you wait for dinner and overnight (F/B).
Day-12: Travel to Fort portal
Leave for Fort portal in the morning after breakfast, have a stop over at Mukwano tea estate. You will have lunch in Fort portal town, after which visit Amabere ga Nyinamwiru, the hills and the crater lakes. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the moon (F/B).
Day-13: Visit the cultural sites in Fort portal.
After breakfast, visit the Toro Kingdom palace and Karambi tombs; the royal burial grounds for the kings of Toro Kingdom. Then proceed to Kasese town for lunch. And after lunch, visit the Kilembe Mines and get a chance to interact with Bakonjo people who live on the slopes of mountain Rwenzori. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the moon (F/B).
Day-14: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive early morning to Queen Elizabeth National Park, have a morning game drive while getting into the Park. Expect to see lions, Buffalos, Elephants and continue to Lake Katwe salt mining and see how salt is mined locally. Have lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge. In the afternoon go for an evening launch cruise on Kazinga channel, the launch cruise will give you an opportunity to spot a variety of water bird species, Large Hippos and crocodiles. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (F/B).
Day-15: Nature Walk
Visit the neighboring communities around Katunguru gate and Rutoto primary school, then continue to Maramagambo forest for a nature walk; expect to see various species of birds like the Rwenzori Turaco, primates such as baboons, black and white Columbus monkeys, the bat cave, blue lake and African rock python. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (F/B).
Day-16: Game drive
You will have a game drive in the morning to the northern part of the park; you will expect to see Lions, Leopards, Buffalos, Elephants, Hyenas, and many Antelopes. Then Connect to Bunyaruguru area where you may participate in the different cultural activities that are performed by the different women groups. Visit Kitagata hot spring and Nyamunuka Crater Lake. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (F/B).
Day-17: Travel to Kabale
Wake up early morning, have breakfast and start on the journey to Kabale (the Switzerland of Africa) via Kanungu district, you will visit Kibwetere religious site and arrive in Kabale town in time for lunch. After lunch visit Kabale museum and get exposed to the Bakiga culture. Take a visit to Rugarama and Rushoroza old missionary cathedrals. Dinner and overnight White Horse Hotel (F/B).
Day-18: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi.
After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a lava dammed lake surrounded by many hills. The word Bunyonyi means a place of little birds, visit Edirisa organization, participate in swimming, boat rides and sight seeing. Have lunch in Kabale town. In the afternoon leave for Mbarara, arriving late in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Lake View Regency Hotel (F/B).
Day-19: Visit the Cultural sites in Ankole.
In the morning after breakfast, visit to the Omugabe palace of Ankole kingdom; Omugabe is title to the kings of Ankole kingdom, you will visit the Ankole ranches and have a chance to see the long horned cows, take time to learn the Bahima culture who are cattle keepers. Dinner and overnight Lake View Regency Hotel (F/B).
Day-20: Travel back to Kampala.
After breakfast in the morning, travel back to Kampala, have a stopover at Mpambire royal drum maker, buy your self souvenirs or local man made drums and take photographs. Continue and arrive in Kampala late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Serena Hotel.
Day -21: End of tour.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home
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UGANDA CULTURAL TOUR (22 DAYS)
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UGANDA CULTURAL,WILDLIFE AND GORILLA TOUR (7 DAYS)
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