8 Days Spa and Jinja

Day 1: Welcome Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, meet our representative, greet and transfer to Munyonyo Resort. Depending on how you feel, you can optionally indulge in a brief tour, or relax by your room terrace with a million dollar view of green lawns and Lake Victoria.

Days 2 – 4: Spa & wellness Bliss

Indulge your senses to a, Spa & wellness bliss at the luxurious Munyonyo Resort spa. Relax, relax and relax…

Combine thrilling Lake Victoria cruises starting at the Munyonyo Marina with afternoons stretched out on a massage table overlooking beautiful lawns. Alternatively, you can simply lounge around the hotel’s pool, sipping cocktails. It’s your holiday…you deserve it.

The Marina: A scenic harbor offers water-lovers a wide array of activities in or on the water. Whether you are an extreme adventure daredevil who loves an adrenaline rush, or a free spirit that just wants to relax near the water, one thing is certain, you are sure to be entertained by our special recreational activities:

• Jet skis

• Motorized boats

• 70-seater sunset cruise liner

• Aquatic sports

• Fishing trips (shore fishing or deep lake fishing)

Marvel in the sensational settings, world-class facilities and innovative African health and beauty treatments, later wind down your day with a sundowner cruise as you watch the sun set on the mighty Lake Victoria – the world’s second largest fresh water Lake.

Kampala City/Cultural Tour + Night life:

Kampala the capital of Uganda is an amazing city seated on 7hills and located in the central region. It is not as advanced as Modern day first world cities but has lots of infrastructural development going on and Kampala’s main tourist attractions are majorly pre-colonial and colonial sites that have a lot historical attachment to Ugandans. You will drive through a mild traffic to the heart of Kampala – “The African City that never sleeps.”

You will explore some of the seven hills of Kampala (popularly known as Rome of Uganda) and visit several places among which include: the King’s palace- In this palace, king Muteesa II was attacked by Idi Amin`s soldiers forcing him into exile in Great Britain, you will see sites like Idi Amin’s former torture chambers, Kasubi tombs, Gadaffi mosque and others. Feel free to indulge in a mini-shopping spree.

Later in the evening, indulge in the fun filled Kampala night life- this African city is termed as the ‘City that never sleeps’/ East Africa’s fun capital. Dine at fine revolving world class restaurants, visit some of the top notch night clubs, and dance the night away…

Days 4 – 7: River Nile Adventures

Make your way to the second largest town- Uganda’s adrenaline pumping capital and the colonial manufacturing hub, Jinja. In Jinja the Nile River begins its journey from Lake Victoria all the way up to the Mediterranean Sea.

En-route, enjoy an exhilarating canopy Super Sky way in the Mabira Forest- the biggest remaining tropical forest in Central Uganda. Experiencing the Mabira Forest canopy just makes you behave like monkeys! The first of its kind in Uganda. The Mabira Forest Canopy Super Skyway is a canopy “zip-line” system that sends you soaring between the tallest trees in the rainforest.

In Jinja, you will stay at The Haven – a wonderful lodge in a peaceful spot overlooking the river Nile with breathtaking views of the river rapids and excellent opportunities for watching the birds and local fishermen paddling dugout canoes. Many adventurous activities are available around Jinja town.

Indulge in an adrenaline pumping activity on the Nile; or simply relax by the tranquil picturesque Nile. Explore the Source of the Mighty Nile by boat; enjoy a sundowner cruise as you watch the sun set on the mighty Nile- the longest River in the world. The birdlife on some islands on the Nile is prolific. Look out for the slithery monitor lizards as they bask in the sun on some of the small islands.

Optional activities by the Nile,

• White water rafting  (full day USD 125 / half day USD 115)

• A horseback safari  (USD 50 for 2 hours / USD 70 for 3 hours)

• Quad-biking  (USD 70 for 2 hours / USD 90 for 3 hours)

• A day of whitewater kayaking on the river (USD 120)

• A sundowner cruise on the Nile (USD 45)

• A visit to the source of the Nile

• Big Game mini-golf.

• A visit to Jinja market

• Village walk.

• Sport fishing on the Nile.

Day 8: Home bound

As you drive through the abundant Ugandan country-side landscape, take some time to reflect on your short but invaluable time spent in this precious East African gem. Your journey ends at its starting point, Entebbe International Airport where you can return home or easily continue on an East African Indian Ocean beach holiday.

This marks the end of what we hope will be an adventurous trip!