Description

The Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo is one of the largest Christian pilgrimage destinations in Africa dedicated to the 22 Martyrs and saints of Uganda who were martyred between 1885 and 1887 by the king of Buganda, Kabaka Mwanga II. The Shrine is located in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, in Central Uganda. Approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), by road, northeast of Kampala City.

INCLUSION

ACTIVITES TO PARTICIPATE IN:

• Water rafting
• Bungee jumping
• Boat riding
• Cruise ship experience

See the source of the mighty Nile River during this private full-day excursion to the lakeside city of Jinja. Enjoy comfortable transfers from Kampala or Entebbe, with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off provided. Sample local Ugandan delicacies at a street market, take a guided walk through Mabira forest, visit a local tea plantation, and see where the Nile separates from Lake Victoria during a motorboat cruise. A full-day “Source of the Nile” private tour to Jinja, with boat ride and lunch Enjoy a sumptuous sit-down meal of local fried tilapia—a Lake Victoria specialty 

Ndere Cultural Center

Ndere has now built a magnificent Cultural Centre in Kampala where different aspects of Uganda’s cultures are celebrated daily with free full-fledged cultural performances three times a week.

The Ndere Troupe has done extensive research, documentation and, above all, in-depth training. The troupe now has a repertoire of over 40 authentic dances, countless songs, a unique African orchestra of all classes of musical instruments, developed humorous stories that put the performances in cultural context without turning the performances into boring lectures, designed and dressed the performances to fit modern stages, be watchable by all ages and social classes – without compromising authenticity.

What’s Included?

• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Lunch
• Temporary passport