This 5 days Uganda cultural safari tour will take you to two beautiful destinations in Uganda, where you will spend 5 days experiencing different cultures in Uganda. Uganda the pearl of Africa, is not only known as a home to the largest population of mountain gorillas but also rich in cultures with most of the cultural sites situated in Kampala, Mbarara and Jinja thus this 5 days Uganda cultural safari tour will take you into Kampala, Mbarara and Jinja exploring different cultural sites. The top destinations to Visit during this 5 days Uganda cultural safari tour include the Buganda Kabaka’s palace known as Lubiri, Kasubi tombs, Sezibwa falls, the Uganda museum etc.
Tour Highlights
Day 1 : Visit Bulange and Lubiri palaces
Day 2 : Visit Kasubi tombs and Ndere cultural center
Day 3 : Visit Uganda National Museum & Sezibwa falls
Day 4 :Transfer to Mbarara and visit Igongo Cultural center
Day 5:Return to Kampala for departures
DETAILED ITINERARY FOR 5 DAYS UGANDA CULTURAL TOUR
Day 1: Visit Bulange and Lubiri palace
In the morning of the 1st day , you will be picked up from your hotel in Kampala or any nearby location by our company representative, be briefed as you drive to Mengo hill direct to Bulange where the parliament of Buganda kingdom seats to discuss the crucial matters about the Buganda kingdom. While in Lubiri, you will explore the Kabaka’s Lake and all the beautiful attractions with in this area and get to know all the history of the Lubiri palace which was once a palace to the Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda kingdom.
Meal plan: Lunch & dinner
Day 2: Visit Kasubi Tombs and Ndere Cultural Center
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kampala and transferred to Kasubi tombs where you will explore the burial grounds for the kings in the Buganda kingdom.
Ndere Cultural Center: In the evening, you will be warmed up with a fascinating entertainment by the Ndere cultural troupe at Ndere Cultural center. This entertainment is strictly full of traditional dances and drama from different cultural groups and tribes , Return to the lodge for dinner and have an overnight stay .
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3 : Visit Uganda National Museum & Sezibwa falls
Enjoy breakfast on day 3 then you will meet your Uganda safari driver for a ride to the Uganda national museum situated in Kamwokya. Uganda national museum is considered to be the oldest and the most beautiful museum in the entire East Africa region. With an ethnographic record about different cultural practices, the musical instruments, and the entire life style record of different cultures in Uganda. At the museum, you will visit different huts each with describing the culture of different tribes in Uganda, have a chance to look at the musical instruments, the skulls of the wildlife and many more.
After exploring the Uganda Museum , you will enjoy your lunch and then embark on the journey to Mukono direct to sezibwa water falls. These water falls have a great impact on the lives of Baganda as most of them believe that they were produced by a woman thus most of them visit the sezibwa falls to ask their gods for a fruit of womb and wealth. You will later on return to Kampala for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Mbarara and visit Igongo Cultural center
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Kampala on day 4 then meet your driver and be transferred to western part of Uganda where you will learn more about the Ankole culture. Banyankore are known to be the cattle keepers and they had an Ankole dynasty that was formed by the Bachwezi in 1500. This region of beautiful people is worth a visit while on a cultural tour in Uganda. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Igongo Cultural center where you will spend the remaining hours of the day on a cultural visit exploring the Ankole museum, hike the eclipse hill, and many more. Trust me, you will really enjoy your visit to Igongo cultural center dinner and overnight stay at you booked hotel
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 ;Return to Kampala for departures
After breakfast on the last day , check out of your hotel at Igongo cultural center, then meet your safari driver to start the ride back to Kampala via the Equator to have those eye-catching photographs at the equator line and perform some experiments too. As soon as you get to Kampala, you will either be dropped at the hotel or directly to Entebbe International Airport for departures back to your next destination.
Meal plan: breakfast & lunch
END OF 5 DAYS UGANDA CULTURAL TOURS
Inclusive in 5 days Uganda cultural safari tour
- 4 x4 safari vehicle
- An English speaking guide
- Airport transfers
- Meals as per the Itinerary
- All mentioned activities
- Drinking water
- Accommodation for 4 nights
Exclusive in 5 days Uganda cultural safari tour
- Visa
- Ticket
- Tip
- Laundry
- Souvenirs
- Other personal expenses
