3-Day Uganda Martyrs Day Celebration Trip

3-Day Uganda Martyrs Day Celebration trip overview

This 3-Day Uganda Martyrs Day celebration trip offers a blend of cultural immersion, religious significance, and exploration of Uganda’s vibrant capital city. It provides an opportunity to witness and participate in an important religious event while also experiencing the rich history and culture of the country.

3-Day Uganda Martyrs Day Celebration trip summary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport

Day 2: Transfer to Namugongo

Day 3: Exploration and Departure

3-Day Uganda Martyrs Day Celebration trip detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport.

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your tour guide who will brief you about your upcoming safari. Transfer to your hotel in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, where you can relax and prepare for the next day’s adventure.

Depending on your arrival time, you might have the opportunity to explore Kampala’s vibrant nightlife or simply unwind at the hotel.

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport.

Accommodation:

Budget: Airport Side Hotel

Mid-range: Skyway Hotel

Luxury: Imperial Resort Beach Hotel

Meal plan: All meals included

Day 2: Transfer to Namugongo

Rise early and have breakfast at the hotel before embarking on the journey to Namugongo, located just outside Kampala.

The drive to Namugongo takes about 30 minutes, and along the way, you’ll pass through bustling markets and rural landscapes, offering a glimpse into daily life in Uganda.

Upon arrival in Namugongo, visit the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, a significant religious site where Ugandan Christians commemorate the lives of the Martyrs who were killed for their faith in the late 19th century.

Attend special ceremonies and services held at the shrine, which may include prayers, hymns, and reenactments of the Martyrs’ story. After the ceremonies, enjoy a picnic lunch in the serene surroundings of Namugongo before heading back to Kampala.

In the evening, you can opt to dine at a local restaurant in Kampala and savor traditional Uganda Cuisines.

Main Destination: Kampala

Accommodation:

Budget: Namirembe Guest House

Mid-range: Royal Suites Bugolobi

Luxury: Hotel Africana

Meal plan: All meals included

Day 3: Exploration and Departure.

After breakfast, embark on a guided city tour of Kampala, visiting landmarks such as the Uganda Museum, Kasubi Tombs (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the vibrant St. Balikuddembe Market named after Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe a Uganda Martyr also called Owino Market.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, sampling delicious Ugandan dishes such as matoke (cooked banana), luwombo (steamed stew), and ugali (maize porridge).

After lunch, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or exploration and then transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport.