Cultural Safari
Uganda has a culture born of countless sources. This region has been crossed by the paths of a long and complex history that will keep you searching and searching. From the prehistoric records of early man to the present day, Uganda has been a land of unending change, contrasts and diversity.
The early tribal states saw cycles of migration and shifting power, with Uganda as one of the meeting place for peoples from the plainlands of the south, the forests of the West and the dry lands of the North.
The sea from neighboring Kenya brought influences from the outside world, and the passage of the spice trade created the unique coastal culture, where lines between Africa and Arabia blurred. The open coast brought European influences into this world of change and began a turbulent struggle for control whose exotic history lingers today. The first explorers discovered a land of great peril and greater beauty in the east African region, and their great adventures created the most unique colony in the British Empire.
This was a meeting place of cultures, where adventurers and soldiers of fortune mingled with a complex tribal society, and the arrival of labourers and merchants from India brought new and pervasive influences. The colonial legacy lives on in the traditions of the great safari, and the pursuit of adventure and freedom. Uganda like any east African county has drawn on all of these influences to develop its own unique culture. This is the nation’s greatest strength- the ability to blend the best of many worlds into a strong, singular identity.
Today, uganda welcomes the world to its boarders and continues to evolve a modern culture that is born of endless variety, and yet purely, proudly Ugandan.
Buganda culture
Busoga culture
Karamojong culture
And other Ugandan cultures.
CULTURAL TOURS
7 – day itinerary
Day 1 – ARRIVAL
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet and greet and be transferred to your
Kampala Hotel for dinner and Overnight
Overnight at Speke hotel BB
Day 2 – City/cultural tour
Wake up to a full day tour to Ssezibwa falls (believed to have been born) then to
Namugongo Martyrs shrine (where thousands of Christians converge to commemorate
the death of over 20 Uganda martyrs. Visit Wamala tombs (Ssekabaka Ssuna’s burial
place – 29th King of Buganda), see the only Baha’i temple in Africa, Rubaga and
Namirembe Cathedrals plus Kibuli Mosque, Bulange (palace for Buganda Kingdom),
Katerekke prisons’ ditch (was used as a prison for King Kalema of Buganda), Naggalabi
coronation site (for Buganda kings)
Overnight at Speke hotel BB
Day 3 – LAKE BUNYONYI
After early breakfast, proceed to the Western part of the country with a stopover at the
Equator and observe the locals water experiment. Later proceed to Igongo Cultural centre
you will also visit the museum, before having lunch and proceed Lake Bunyonyi.
Dinner and overnight at Heritage Habuharo Lodge.
Day 4 -
After breakfast, proceed across Lake Bunyonyi with packed lunch for your visit to the
Batwa community / Village. It’s a slight walk but worth the experience as you get to
engage communities in their lifestyles amidst a beautiful background and scenery.
Dinner and Overnight Heritage Habuharo Lodge.
Day 5 – KIBALE AREA
Have an early breakfast, proceed to Fort portal having lunch on the way (cost not
included) you will then check in to your chosen accommodation. Thereafter you will visit
the Kabalega tombs and the “Amabere ga nyina mwiru” the stalagmites and stalactites.
(Please remember to carry walking shoes and rain coats as this place is known for its
continuous rainfall.)
Dinner and Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest G/hse
Day 6 – KAMPALA
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and return to Kampala via Mubende and your firs
stop will be at the Nakayima tree which is believed to hold the spirit of Ndahura, a
medieval Bachwezi King. People go there to seek “favours and blessings” proceed and
have Lunch en-route (cost not included).
Overnight at Speke hotel BB
Day 7 – DEPARTURE
Today you will be transferred to the airport for departure flight.
Activities:
Accommodation, visit to the Batwa community, Ssezibwa Falls, Wamala tombs,
Naggalabi Coronation site Buddo, Namugongo martyrs shrine, Bulange Mengo palace,
Katereke prison’s ditch, Igongo cultural centre, Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru, Kabalega
tombs, Nakayima tree,
Includes: Transport in a 4x 4 land Cruiser, accommodation and meals as per the
itinerary, all park fees & birding fees & activities and professional driver guide services.
Excludes: Airfares, visa fees, drinks, any items of personal nature, tips/gratuities and
curio shopping.