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This
cultural safari gives you
the
chance to explore the real
Africa
and learn about the
fascinating
customs of the
different
tribes. Immerse
yourself
in the Ugandan
culture!
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Day
1: ARRIVAL
You will be welcomed by a representative of Great Lakes
Safaris who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala.
Overnight at Kings Holiday Inn.
Day
2: KAMPALA CITY TOUR
After
breakfast you will be taken on a tour within the greenest
city in Africa. Some of the highlights include a visit to
the Kasubi Tombs, a special burial place for the Buganda
Kings, the Namugongo Shrines, Bahia Temple and African Craft
Village - the best place to buy African art, carvings and
other handcrafts of your desire. Overnight at Kings Holiday
Inn.
Day
3: KAMPALA - FORT PORTAL
Early
breakfast and then transfer to Fort Portal, with traditional
homesteads and farms along the way. Fort Portal rests in
the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon and is famous
for the large tea plantations. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori
View Guesthouse.
Day
4: MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
Today
you can enjoy the majestic Rwenzori Mountains in its full
glory. Enjoy a guided nature walk at the foothills and learn
about the local culture firsthand. Enjoy the scenic views,
have a glimpse of the village life and visit a traditional
witchdoctor at his home. We will also make a stop at the
Amabere Caves, where you can discover the small hidden waterfall
and admire the stalagmites and stalactites.
After this impressive day a cultural evening is awaiting
you with traditional dances and songs from different tribes
(only on Sundays!). Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View
Guesthouse.
Day
5: CRATER LAKES
Today
we will explore the region of the Crater Lakes. Enjoy the
beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle
hills. Take a hike at Lake Nkuruba to encounter different
species of primates and birds, and visit the Mahoma Falls.
Meet the local people as you walk through their villages,
learn about the customs of the Batoroo tribe and enjoy the
panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View Guesthouse.
Day
6: FORT PORTAL - NSHENYI VILLAGE
Departure
for Mbarara where you will have lunch before continuing
to Nshenyi Village. A beautiful route will take you to this
hidden, rural farm, where you can experience the traditional
way of living. Enjoy the rolling countryside of the Ankole
Kingdom and listen to the silence. Dinner and overnight
at Nshenyi Village.
Day
7: NSHENYI VILLAGE
The
morning starts early as you go to the field to milk the
long horned Ankole cows. Return to the farm for breakfast,
before we take a short walk to the village of a Bahima tribe.
Experience the lifestyle of this traditional tribe and learn
more about where they live, what they eat and their other
native habits. In the afternoon you may want to decide to
go for a nature walk along the River Kagera, the natural
border with Tanzania. The trail leads through undulating
hills that overlook Nshenyi Village. Watch the unparalleled
richness of bird species as you look right into Tanzania.
In the evening you can enjoy traditional dancing and singing
of a non-professional local group. Dinner and overnight
at Nshenyi Village.
Day
8: NSHENYI VILLAGE
Another
day of relaxing in the raw comforts of nature! You may join
the pastors and spend some time in the field while grazing
the cows. Or enjoy the process of turning milk into ghee
while sitting within an enchanting traditional hut. You
may also choose to visit a local school, have another nature
walk or spend a day on an open market and see how Wall Street
comes to life in rural Africa! Dinner and overnight at Nshenyi
Village.
Day
9: NSHENYI VILLAGE - KAMPALA
After
breakfast we depart Nshenyi. Enjoy the magnificent view
one more time as we slowly head back. Drive to Kampala with
lunch en route and usual stops at interesting places like
the Ugandan Equator. In the afternoon arrival in Kampala.
Overnight at Kings Holiday Inn.
Day
10: DEPARTURE
Enriched
with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories
you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Depending on
the time of departure you will be transferred to the airport
for your flight back home. We are looking forward to seeing
you again!
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