9-Day Uganda Culture Tour

Morning: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to Kampala, Uganda’s bustling capital city.

Afternoon: Check into your hotel and relax after your flight.

Evening: Enjoy a traditional Ugandan dinner at a local restaurant and an optional city tour of Kampala's cultural sites.

Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Kampala.

Morning: After breakfast, visit the Uganda Museum, which offers a rich collection of artifacts that showcase Uganda’s history, culture, and heritage.

Afternoon: Visit Mengo Palace, home to the King of Buganda, followed by a visit to the Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the burial grounds of Buganda Kings.

Evening: Enjoy a vibrant performance of traditional music and dance at the Ndere Cultural Center.

Overnight: Stay at your hotel in Kampala.

Morning: After breakfast, drive to Jinja, the source of the Nile. En route, stop at the Sezibwa Falls, a cultural and spiritual site for the Buganda people.

Afternoon: Arrive in Jinja, check into your hotel, and enjoy a boat ride on the Source of the Nile, learning about its historical significance to Uganda.

Evening: Explore Jinja town, known for its colonial architecture and rich history.

Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Jinja.

• Morning: After breakfast, depart for Mbale, with a stop at Sipi Falls. You will enjoy a hike around the three stunning waterfalls and visit a local coffee farm to learn about traditional coffee processing methods.
• Afternoon: Meet the Sebei people, who live around the falls, and learn about their cultural practices and traditional ways of life.
• Evening: Relax at your lodge with breathtaking views of the waterfalls.
• Overnight: Stay at a lodge near Sipi Falls.

Morning: After breakfast, drive to Fort Portal, a picturesque town known as the home of the Tooro Kingdom. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of Uganda's rural landscapes.

Afternoon: Visit the Amabere ga Nyinamwiru Caves, a cultural site with a fascinating history tied to the Tooro Kingdom. Learn about the local legends and visit the nearby waterfalls.

Evening: Explore Fort Portal town and visit Tooro Palace, the royal residence of the King of Tooro.

Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Fort Portal.

• Morning: After breakfast, drive to Mbarara, the heart of the Ankole Kingdom. On arrival, visit a local homestead to learn about Ankole cattle farming, and witness how the famous long-horned Ankole cattle are integral to the culture and livelihoods of the Banyankole people.
• Afternoon: Enjoy a traditional Ankole meal and take part in a milk and ghee-making demonstration.
• Evening: Relax at your hotel and enjoy views of the open grasslands of southwestern Uganda.
• Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Mbarara.

• Morning: After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the famous Batwa pygmies, one of Uganda’s oldest indigenous tribes.
• Afternoon: Upon arrival, embark on a Batwa cultural trail, where the Batwa elders will share their knowledge of the forest, hunting techniques, and traditional medicine. Witness their traditional dances and storytelling around a campfire.
• Evening: Relax at your lodge on the edge of the forest.
• Overnight: Stay at a lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

• Morning: After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda, known for its scenic terraced hills and numerous islands.
• Afternoon: Take a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi, visiting several islands that are rich in local folklore and history. Learn about the traditions of the people who live along the shores of the lake.
• Evening: Enjoy a peaceful evening by the lake, watching the sunset over the hills.
• Overnight: Stay at a lakeside lodge at Lake Bunyonyi.

• Morning: After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala. En route, enjoy a stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre, where you can explore exhibits on the culture and history of southwestern Uganda.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Kampala in the afternoon and prepare for your departure. You will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home.