6 Days Uganda Rugby Tour and Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exciting and diverse sports adventure in Uganda on this Uganda Rugby Tour and Wildlife Safari. The excitement of rugby and the wonders of a wildlife safari are expertly combined in this 6-day Uganda rugby tour and wildlife safari. From competitive rugby matches to unforgettable encounters with Uganda’s rich biodiversity, this itinerary promises a dynamic and immersive journey that caters to both sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Day 1: Arrival and Pickup from Entebbe Airport
Njia African Adventure staff in our Uniforms holding your team name will Pick you up from Airport in Entebbe and drive directly to the Hotel
Late afternoon training session followed by first team dinner and a big welcome to Africa organized, it will be graced with best of African traditions, introductions and Briefing on how the week will be moving
Accommodation: Red Chili Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Community coaching Kampala
Chilled breakfast as you set your mind to a very important day for the tour. Where you will leave an impact in the community. After your breakfast head for a drive through the city Centre and depending on numbers, we will split into different groups that will visit the schools. And age grade programs around Kampala. Among the programs to visit, include a visit to Naguru Sports community and Acholi Quarters rugby club. Under the Phillip Wokorach Foundation a sport for development organization. That uses rugby to promote the holistic development of underprivileged children and youth.
Some of these programs are pushed to schools. The team will have an opportunity to have exchange programs with the foundation through offering Girl child talks and coaching education. Skill training with the children for the foundation and coaching in schools around Kampala. The rugby foundation by Phillip Wokorach, a Ugandan international rugby player based in France. Who bares the fruits of age grade rugby in Uganda, as a means to give back to his community he started up a foundation. Aimed to empower young disadvantaged girls and talented women athletes in Uganda to help them realize & achieve their dreams through rugby.
All groups will meet for Lunch and back to the hotel for relaxation and an evening BBQ pool party
Accommodation: Red chili Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Fixture 1 Uganda
Breakfast in the morning and depending on team plan you can hit a modern gym this morning for strength & conditioning training and back to the hotel for relaxation and team preps.
Refuel with a healthy lunch before making your way to Fixture 1 at Kyadondo Rugby Club, a rugby union ground in Kampala, Uganda built in 2000. Facilities include main ground, Gym, a training/match pitch and club house. The ground is home to several club teams, among them Heathens RFC, a leading rugby club in Uganda. It has also hosted home games of the Uganda national rugby union team. The fixture to be played will be decided based on level of competition required for the visiting team and will be planned together with the Uganda Rugby Union.
After the Fixture in the early evening head back to the Hotel for refreshment While setting up for a team Dinner and drinks with some of the players and officials from the other team. Good time for team bonding as you enjoy as a group after the fixture.
Accommodation: Red chili Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Hotel Pickup and transfer to Murchison Falls N.P
After breakfast, Entebbe for Murchison falls arriving Afternoon time. Before check-in in at your Hotel/Lodge, the driver will lead you to the Thunderous Falls as a welcome into Uganda’s largest National park. The Lodge is within the park boundaries so expect to see some elephants crossing as we arrive at the Lodge, Baboons and many bird species.
Continue viewing the park and the falls at a panoramic and breathe taking views across the extent of the park all the way to Lake Albert. Head to the thunderous water falls penetrating through a narrow gorge. Besides the beautiful view of water falls, you will take the best of photos as a group and as an individual while enjoying the sounds from the falls
Accommodation: Red chilly Hideout
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Murchison Falls Park
This is our big day in the wilderness. After an early morning breakfast, our driver/guide will have a briefing with the group. Thereafter take the group for a 2-3 hours game drive. Expect to view many Giraffes, elephants, buffalo, and hyenas, Zebra, Jackals and Antelopes. And as you continue with the drive, the range guide will lead us to search for a lion.
The game drive will take a maximum of three hours heading southwards to Victoria Nile. Using the newly setup Bridge you will cross to the southern part of Murchison falls national Park.
Lunch and relaxation at Red chili.
After Lunch, take a two hours boat cruise along the Victoria Nile. During the boat cruise you will see more waterside-dwelling wildlife. Such as crocodiles, buffalo, lots of Hippos, elephants at a close range and plenty of birds to the Bottom of the falls.
After the Boat cruise, the driver will lead you out of the park through Budongo forest. Arriving early evening In Masindi Town for relaxation or take a Walk around Masindi town before a healthy dinner
Accommodation: Ziwa Ranch Lodge
Meal Plam: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Ziwa Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Entebbe
After Breakfast, you will head for your Favorite Rhino Tracking. After Tracking, you will checkout of the lodge.
Lunch Stopover En-route arriving Kampala Early evening to catch your onward flight
Accommodation: Ziwa Ranch Lodge
Meal Plam: Breakfast, Lunch