DAY 1: Kabaka’s Palace, Kasubi tombs, Uganda Museum
Kabaka’s palace is the official seat of the king of the Buganda kingdom. The visit to the Kabaka’s palace introduces you to the Buganda cultural heritage, which is one of the best preserved and organised cultures in Uganda, even in the world.
The Buganda cultural heritage story cannot be complete without visiting the famous Kasubi tombs where the former kings were buried. Kasubi tombs are a UNESCO site.
The Uganda Museum is located in Kampala, Uganda. It displays and exhibits ethnological, natural-historical and traditional life collections of Uganda’s cultural heritage. It was founded in 1908.
Day 2: Ssezibwa Falls and Source of the Nile
Ssezibwa Falls is located 32 kilometres away from Kampala city along the main road between Kampala and Jinja in Mukono District.
The Ssezibwa Falls are a result of water squeezing through the narrow opening of rocks and dropping at great speed (17 meters) into a large pool that is about 14 meters deep.
The area around the waterfalls is a good place for relaxation before visiting the source of the Nile in Jinja for activities like whitewater rafting, White water rafting and bungee jumping. Ssezibwa Falls is also a cultural site for the Baganda people. Hiking the Ssezibwa Falls can be one of the activities to enjoy.
The source of the Nile is the beginning point for the River Nile which is the longest river in the world. It pours its water into the Mediterranean Sea after a distance of 6696km. A boat ride to the point where Lake Victoria pours its water into the River Nile is an adventure to enjoy while in Jinja.
Day 3: Uganda Wildlife Education Centre/ Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
You can chose between visiting Uganda Wildlife Education centre (UWEC) formally known as Entebbe Zoo or take a boat ride to Ngamba Island. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to 52 orphaned and rescued chimpanzees.
Ngamba Island is located on Lake Victoria, it takes 45 minutes to get there using a speedboat. Half-day activities at the island include the Chimpanzee experience, viewing chimps feeding, Birding, beautiful scenery, relaxation, and boat rides around the island.
The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center is a fun and exciting place to see and learn about the animals of Uganda and the ecosystems in which they live. Take some time to learn how they live, eat, play, and walk.
Originally founded in the 1950s to accommodate confiscated and injured wildlife and to look after orphan animals confiscated from smugglers, the centre has grown considerably in recent years. Many say it’s destined to become the most important facility to showcase wildlife on the African continent. After touring and learning about wildlife, relax and enjoy fresh fish from Lake Victoria on the beach or at the floating restaurant.
