16 days
Specific Tour
Unlimited
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Theme: A Pilgrimage on a Dime: Faith, Fellowship, and Value in East Africa
Focus: This tour emphasizes cost-effective travel while exploring key Catholic sites, experiencing cultural immersion, and offering opportunities for prayer and reflection. It prioritizes shared transport, budget accommodations, and self-catering or local dining when possible to keep costs down.
Arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Tanzania. Shared airport transfer to a budget-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam: Accommodation: YMCA Hostel Dar es Salaam or similar budget guesthouse. Welcome dinner and orientation. Optional: walk to the local church and see the surroundings
Morning: Attend Mass at St. Joseph’s Metropolitan Cathedral. Afternoon: Guided walking tour of the city centre. Visit local landmarks, Askari Monument, National Museum (consider the budget museum fee $10). Evening: Reflective time, group prayer or rosary. Accommodation: YMCA or similar budget hotel
Morning: Early start, public transport (bus) to Bagamoyo (approx. 2 hours). Afternoon: Guided tour of Bagamoyo: Visit Catholic Church and Museum. Explore the ruins and the Door of No Return. Optional: Local beach walk. Accommodation: Budget guesthouse in Bagamoyo. (e.g. Mbweni Lodge)
Morning: Public transport to Morogoro (approx. 5-7 hours). Afternoon: Visit a mission (if accessible and arranged in advance). Engage with local communities Accommodation: Budget guesthouse in Morogoro. Evening: Discussions on the catholic faith
Early start, public bus to Nairobi (approx. 10-12 hours, including border crossing). This is a long travel day. Check into a budget-friendly hotel in Nairobi: Accommodation: YWCA Nairobi or a similar budget guesthouse. Evening: Group dinner.
Morning: Attend Mass at Holy Family Basilica. Afternoon: Visit a local community or charitable organization. Evening: Group prayer/reflection. Accommodation: YWCA or similar budget hotel
Morning: Public bus to Subukia Shrine (approx. 2-3 hours). Attend Mass. Optional: Meet people and discuss about the faith. Evening: Bus back to Nairobi. Accommodation: YWCA or similar budget hotel
Morning: Public bus or train to Kisumu (approx. 6-8 hours). Afternoon: Visit a Catholic mission, (If accessible and with prior arrangement). Accommodation: Budget hotel in Kisumu (e.g., a basic guesthouse near the city).
Morning: Attend Mass in the local Basilica. Afternoon: Engage with the community, and provide support. Accommodation: Budget hotel
Morning: Public transport to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 2-3 hours). Afternoon: Visit local areas. Visit local churches to learn more. Accommodation: Budget hotel in Nakuru (e.g., a basic guesthouse)
Morning: Public transport to Kampala, Uganda (approx. 10-12 hours, including the border crossing). Afternoon: Budget accommodation in Kampala. Accommodation: A budget guesthouse or hostel. Visit Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine. Option: Prayers
Morning: Visit Rubaga Cathedral, attend Mass. Afternoon: Walking tour of Kampala, local markets. Evening: reflection. Accommodation: Budget hotel.
Morning: Local transport to Jinja, visit the Source of the Nile. Afternoon: Visit local communities. Accommodation: Budget hotel in Jinja.
Morning: Enjoy local boat ride. Afternoon: Visit local areas. Accommodation: Budget hotel in Kampala.
Morning: Last minutes shopping. Afternoon: Visit local areas. Accommodation: Budget Hotel in Kampala
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).