Pilgrimage to Uganda
Spring Equinox March 24th – April 7th, 2020
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome Home!
Arriving in every sense, unwind and absorb the beauty (Tue 3/24)
Arrive - Welcome to Mama Africa!
Coordinated transportation from the airport…
Unpack and Settle In
Rest and re-calibrate in our cozy group Air B-n-B near Kampala City…
Opening Ceremony
Circle up for heart share, orientation, and intention setting…
Day 2 – Munyonyo on the Lake
Warm breeze carries bird songs through the flowers and palms (Wed 3/25)
Beautiful Botanical Gardens
Connect with the elements of nature and learn about bio-diverse local species of plants and animals…
Scenic Horseback Rides
Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Victoria and witness the Ugandan landscape as you ride along on horseback…
Rest & Relax - Pool, Sauna, Massage
Sweat it out in the sauna, take a cold dip in the pool, and then lounge in the perfect Ugandan weather (like actually perfect)…
Day 3 – Return to Source: the Nile River
Journey to the Nile River via Sezibwa Falls and Mabira Forest (Thur 3/26)
Sezibwa Falls & Mabira Rainforest
Quick stop to explore Sezibwa river, and a meditative walk through the Mabira jungles, connecting with the spirit of the land…
Boat Ride to the Nile River Source
Journey to the swirling river source where Lake Victoria flows into the lower Nile; wade in the troubled waters for introspection and rebirth…
Animal Sanctuary at King Fisher
Enjoy the animal sanctuary and gardens near the Nile, as we connect with potential leads for HeartFire Festival Uganda…
Day 4 – Sacred Waterfall of Mbale
Journey to Mbale for water ceremony, downtime, and Shabbat (Fri 3/27)
Visit Sipi Falls - Sacred Water Offerings
See majestic cascades at Sipi Falls and send your prayers into the flowing currents of the water…
Traditional Craft Shops and Local Cafes
Greet Shabbat at Mbale Synagogue
The museum has these features
Day 5 – Sacred Mountain Peak of Mbale
Morning hike up Elgon to connect with the new dawn of sunlight (Sat 3/28)
Ascend Mount Elgon - Mountain of the Rising Sun
Spring starts at sunrise on the equator, best witnessed from this mountaintop… The sacred mountain of the Sun.
Equitorial Equinox to Celebrate the Morning Light
Just one week after Equinox, magnetize and renew yourself in the golden rays of sunlight after dawn with an initiatic ceremony atop Mount Elgon.
Camping Overnight atop the Mountain
Afternoon will be a home made traditional meal with song etc. We can arrange to have musicians come to the property. Or we can have a private ceremony with intentions and meditation of the group at the apt etc.
Day 6 – Native Tribes and Sacred Plants of Mbale
Community service with Bugisu Tribe and educational herb walk (Sun 3/29)
Cultural Exchange & Service with the Bugisu Tribe
Sebei tribe live along the ridge of Mount Elgon and into Kenya
Educational Medicinal Herb Walk in the Forest
The museum has these features
Enjoy the Last Night in Mbale
Beads tradition in Ugandan jewelry create pieces unique to your spirit.
Day 7 – On the Road: Transition to Luwero
Journey to Luwero, location of the Worldchangers’ land-based center (Mon 3/30)
Slow Start in Mbale
Africa’s only Ba’hai temple
Morning walk along the scenic hilltop surrounded with vibrant gardens and monkeys playing in the trees
Sunday morning services with chanting, meditation, and universal teachings on peace and love
On the road with Scenic Stops
Native tribal artwork, carvings and masks…
Traditional, indigenous musical instruments…
Ancient artifacts including million year-old stone tools…
Twenty-million year-old fossils including extinct species…
Arrive in Luwero to Settle In
Afternoon will be a home made traditional meal with song etc. We can arrange to have musicians come to the property. Or we can have a private ceremony with intentions and meditation of the group at the apt etc.
Day 8 – Traditional Welcoming and Initiation
Welcoming ceremony and rite of passage – local initiation (Tue 3/31)
Welcoming Ceremony
Traditional ceremonial welcoming into the indigenous village of Luwero with tribal drum and dance circle
Elder Wisdom-Keeper Solango
Traditional inter-tribal studies of Ugandan wisdom with local elder and spiritual guide, Solango
African Dream Yoga
Introduction to Ugandan pilgrimage practices with Solango, including three nights of dreamwork
Day 9 – Community Service and Visioning
Community service work and eco-village planning day (Wed 4/1)
Construction Repairs: Basic Shelter
Rest and relaxation we can chill at pool if we are staying at the apt with pool or go to near by resorts plenty around and really affordable from $10-20 a day includes saunas and massage.
Award Tuition and Enjoy Family Time
Afternoon will be a home made traditional meal with song etc. We can arrange to have musicians come to the property. Or we can have a private ceremony with intentions and meditation of the group at the apt etc.
Traditional Lunch with Music
Afternoon will be a home made traditional meal with song etc. We can arrange to have musicians come to the property. Or we can have a private ceremony with intentions and meditation of the group at the apt etc.
Day 10 – Interspiritual Cultural Exchange
Sharing the Way of the Winds with songs (Thur 4/2)
T'ai Chi Ch'uan Elements Class
Africa’s only Ba’hai temple on scenic hilltop surrounded with vibrant gardens and playful monkeys playing in majestic trees
Amazonian Primordial Breathwork
Beads tradition in Ugandan jewelry create pieces unique to your spirit.
Inayati-Maimuni Zikr Meditation
The museum has these features
Day 11 – Farewell to the Village, Return to Kampala
Welcome home! It is time to unwind and take in all the beauty (Fri 4/3)
Rest & Relaxation
Rest and relaxation we can chill at pool if we are staying at the apt with pool or go to near by resorts plenty around and really affordable from $10-20 a day includes saunas and massage.
Massage & Spa
If staying at apt we can get people to come to the apt and give massages from the Spa they make house visits.
Traditional Lunch with Music
Afternoon will be a home made traditional meal with song etc. We can arrange to have musicians come to the property. Or we can have a private ceremony with intentions and meditation of the group at the apt etc.
Day 12
Ba’hai temple mediation and Traditional Jewelry making
Africa's only Ba'hai temple
Africa’s only Ba’hai temple on scenic hilltop surrounded with vibrant gardens and playful monkeys playing in majestic trees
Traditional bead-making
Beads tradition in Ugandan jewelry create pieces unique to your spirit.
Museum of Uganda
The museum has these features
Day 13
Welcome home! It is time to unwind and take in all the beauty
Rest & Relaxation
Rest and relaxation we can chill at pool if we are staying at the apt with pool or go to near by resorts plenty around and really affordable from $10-20 a day includes saunas and massage.
Massage & Spa
If staying at apt we can get people to come to the apt and give massages from the Spa they make house visits.
Traditional Lunch with Music
Afternoon will be a home made traditional meal with song etc. We can arrange to have musicians come to the property. Or we can have a private ceremony with intentions and meditation of the group at the apt etc.
Day 14
Ba’hai temple mediation and Traditional Jewelry making
Africa's only Ba'hai temple
Africa’s only Ba’hai temple on scenic hilltop surrounded with vibrant gardens and playful monkeys playing in majestic trees
Traditional bead-making
Beads tradition in Ugandan jewelry create pieces unique to your spirit.
Museum of Uganda
The museum has these features
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