Uganda Cultural Experience
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The Uganda Cultural Experience takes you to the place where 3 countries meet- Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. We introduce Nshenyi Village, a 170-hectare farm located in the Ntungamo district, at the border with Isingiro district about 2 km from Kitwe town.
Nshenyi Village
The prominent village is where the eminent long-horned Ankole are reared by thousands and you get to mingle with the people and their cattle or even squeeze a cup of fresh mild from one of the cows.
From the Nshenyi farm, the Uganda cultural tour continues through awesome views of the magnificent sunsets and backdrops of the Virunga mountains.
The well-known Kagera River meanders at an estimated distance of only 5 miles, forming the natural border between Uganda-Tanzania and Rwanda-Tanzania.
This remote source of the Nile originates in the highlands of Burundi, winding its way northward until it terminates in Lake Victoria.
Entanda Cultural Village
Following that, you’ll journey to the Entanda Cultural Village nestled in Kijjude, which translates to “a community blessed with abundance.” Situated in the heart of the central region of Uganda, this village offers a genuine cultural immersion into Buganda traditions.
The program encompasses various activities including Music, Dance, Drama, Cultural learning, Dining, Wine tasting, Games, and Sports.
In Buganda culture, “Entanda” signifies a thoughtful offering given to loved ones. It could be practical advice or tangible gifts intended to assist them in the future, whether they be a daughter, son, cousin, friend, or cherished individual.
By actively engaging in these activities, visitors gain profound insights and return home enriched with valuable knowledge and experiences to draw upon in the days ahead.
Visitors to Entanda Cultural Village have the opportunity to explore, learn, and delight in the vibrant atmosphere. Notably, the village itself, where Entanda is situated, bears the name Kijjude.
Highlights of the 7-Day Uganda Cultural Experience
- Community-based activities at Nshenyi Village
- Community-based activities at Entanda Village
- Igongo Cultural Museum
- Homestead and Guest House that support the local communities and sustainability.
Tour Itinerary of the 7 Day Uganda Cultural Experience
DAY 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be picked up by a company representative and transferred to Karibu Guest House (D)
DAY 2: Kampala to Nshenyi Cultural Village
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Nshenyi Village with a stopover at the equator and lunch en route. Nshenyi is a pastoralist and agricultural area with a terrain characterized by rolling hills, savanna grasslands, and acacia trees.
You will experience the traditional lifestyle of the Banyankole people. Accommodation in the Traditional Hima homestead or at Nshenyi Village Farm Guest House.
DAY 3: Milking Cows, Milk Processing, visiting the Border of Rwanda, and Traditional Dance Group.
After your breakfast, you will set off with a guide to participating in the milking of the long-horned Ankole cows. Later return to the homestead and learn about the milk processing to traditional ghee, a local butter delicacy served with food.
Thereafter you will have lunch and proceed to visit the Border with Rwanda through Mirima Hills. Later in the evening, a local traditional dance and music group will perform, you may join them as well.
Accommodation in the Traditional Hima homestead or at Nshenyi Village Farm Guest House.
DAY 4: Batwa Community and Pottery Works, Local Markets and Nature walks at Farm
After enjoying breakfast, your itinerary includes a visit to the Batwa Community, where you’ll gain insight into their unique lifestyle and admire their pottery craftsmanship. Following this, you’ll explore local markets, homesteads, and a school, engaging with the vibrant local community.
Return to the homestead for a leisurely late lunch and some downtime. In the evening, you’ll have the option to embark on a nature walk through the farm’s picturesque surroundings or embark on an invigorating uphill hike to meet farmers who specialize in harvesting honey from the caves and rocks dotting the nearby hills.
You’ll spend the night at either the Traditional Hima homestead or the Nshenyi Village Farm Guest House, immersing yourself further in the authentic cultural experience.
DAY 5: Nshenyi Village – Igongo Cultural Museum- Kampala
Today you will head to the Igongo Cultural Museum for a glimpse into the culture and history of the Ankole people. Check out the Nkwazi crafts shop, the Eclipse monument, the cultural village (Itaramiro), and the Mpororo Courts.
Have lunch then back to Kampala arriving in the evening. Accommodation and Meals at Karibu Guest House
DAY 6: Entanda in Kijjude Village.
Head to Entanda Cultural Center, a community-based program that offers an authentic cultural experience of Buganda in the central region of Uganda. You will get to participate in activities like practical classes on traditional cooking food, demonstration of traditional wear, and traditional hunting.
Other activities include a tasting of fresh honey, traditional wine processing, bark clothing making, and a walk in the forest.
You will then enjoy the traditional dishes as well as a self-service buffet of fresh fruits. Later in the evening, you will head back to Kampala for an overnight stay at Karibu Guest House
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast and then depending on your flight back home, you will have lunch at a local restaurant and then proceed to the airport in time for your departure flight back home.
Included in the 7-Day Uganda Cultural Experience
Ground transportation in a safari customized 4WD Toyota Landcruiser with gasoline/fuel, Mineral water in the vehicle, services of an English-speaking Driver/guide, All Community-Based Activities, Accommodation, Meals as shown (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner),
Excluded in the 7-Day Uganda Cultural Experience
International Airfares; Excess baggage charges; Ugandan Entry Visa Fees USD 50 per person; Room service, Alcoholic drinks, and Beverages, Laundry, Tips, and Gratuities for your Driver/guide and hotel staff, International Airport Departure Taxes, Optional activities.
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