Introduction:
Kampala was originally built on seven hills although
it has now engulfed other areas as a result of expansion
and growth. Sight seeing in the immediate environment of
Kampala includes the following: Nakasero market with
fresh tropical fruits and all the produce of Uganda,
Owino Market the biggest in the city, Parliament
Building, International Conference Centre, Golf Course,
National Museum, the Bahai Temple, Makerere University,
Kasubi Tombs (burial grounds of the former Kings of
Buganda) Namugongo Shrine.
Itinerary:
Day 1: After breakfast, you will be picked from your
hotel and proceed to the National Museum- Uganda's
cultural heritage. Visit Makerere University, the oldest
institution of higher learning in east and central
Africa. Proceed to the famous Kasubi tombs. Visit the
famous worship places of Namirembe and Rubaga cathedrals,
where you can also have a clear view of the city, visitt
the markets, Kibuli Mosque. Have lunch at a selected
place. After lunch proceed to Arts and Nommo Galaries,
Crafts Village back for a relaxed evening. After dinner
do the night sports of Kampala overnight at your
hotel.
Jinja - Source of the Nile:
You drive 80km east of the capital Kampala through
Mabira tropical forest, tea estates and sugar
palantations, you arrive at the Owen Falls Dam. Major
attraction here is the source of the world's longest
river, the Nile River beginning its long journey to the
Mediterenean Sea.The Bujagali falls where rafting begins
but unfortunately if you haven't rafted here, soon the
beautiful world class grade 5 rapids are going to
disappear due to the new Hydro-power extension that's to
be built there.
Itinerary:
Day 2: After breakfast leave your Kampala hotel and
proceed to Jinja. Driving through tea estates and sugar
plantations. Stop over at Mabira forest for primates and
birds. Proceed to Jinja after crossing the famous Owen
Falls dam. After a short drive you find yourself at the
source of the longest river in the world, the Nile, 4145
miles of water which is the lifeblood of both Egypt and
Sudan. It is at Ripon Falls that the Nile begins its long
journey from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea. You
will then visit Bujagali Falls, where white water rafting
takes place, and finally to Masese fishing village before
returning to Kampala arriving in the evening for dinner
and overnight at your Kampala hotel.
Cost: US$ 507 per person for two pax
US$ 430 per person for three pax
US$ 380per person for four pax
US$ 319 per person for five pax
US$ 280 per person for six pax
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Cost of safari includes:
Accomodation in Kampala, Meals, Safari
vehicle, Entry fees, Driver/ Tourguide, mileage and
fuel.
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