4 Days Uganda Senior & Veterans Rugby Tour
Welcome to an extraordinary 4 Days Uganda Senior & Veterans Rugby Tour odyssey in the heart of East Africa – Uganda! This unique senior and veterans rugby tour promises not just exhilarating on-field battles. But also an immersive cultural experience and the chance to engage with the local rugby community. Prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with competition, camaraderie, and the exploration of Uganda’s rich tapestry.
Just as the saying goes GOLDEN OLDIES / RUGBY VETERAN’S SPIRIT:*
“The skin starts to wrinkle, the hair turns white, the days turn into years. But the important thing doesn’t change. Your strength, your conviction does not change. Your spirit is still young. Behind each arrival, there is a departure. Behind each accomplishment, there is a new challenge. As long as you are alive, feel alive. If you miss what you did, do it again. Do not live through old photographs. Njia belives that rugby is addictive and getting your old boys or girls into such tours is a worthwhile adventure playing against like minded Veterans in Uganda. Njia African Adventure will set up a nostalgic encounter fixture to witness the reunion of East Africa’s old blood play against the Visiting team. Both teams will consisting of revered rugby veterans who have left an indelible mark on the sport, the side, a perfect blend of experience and skill
The Veterans Rugby Tours to Africa hold a special significance as it rekindles the old fierce Golden rugby days, showcasing the enduring passion and camaraderie for the game of Rugby
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 also pushed to schools. The team will have an opportunity to have exchange programs with the foundation through offering coach 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 and talented athletes in Uganda to help them realize & achieve their dreams through rugby as a tool for development
All groups will meet for Lunch and back to the hotel for relaxation
Will have a planned evening session at Kyadondo
Accommodation: Red chili Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Fixture
Big day in Kampala as the match will be public and a big crowd to cheer you on at Kyadondo Rugby Club. 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 for the Fixture 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: Transfer to the Airport.
Depending on the flight time, the team will have time to relax. And reflect on how the tour has been as you prepare to say goodbye to Uganda. The bus will be ready to drive to the Airport to catch your flight or onward adventures.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch