ITINERARY OF PRESIDENT MANDELA IN UGANDA

Issued by: Office of the President

ITINERARY OF PRESIDENT MANDELA SUBJECT: OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA BY PRESIDENT NR MANDELA: 9 OCTOBER 1996

0300 President Mandela and delegation depart Air Force Base Waterkloof for Uganda

0730 Arrive at Entebbe International Airport

The Ugandan Chief of Protocol will invite President Mandela to disembark from the aircraft. (The rest of the South African delegation to proceed to the receiving line)

The Ugandan Chief of Protocol will introduce President Mandela to President Museveni

President Mandela to be presented with a bouquet of flowers

President Mandela to be introduced to the Vice President, the Vice Chairman of the National Resistance Movement and the Prime Minister of Uganda

The President will then be welcomed by the Commander of the Ugandan Armed Forces, the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner-General of Prisons

President Mandela and Museveni proceed to the dais

National Anthems

Guard of Honour

21 Gun Salute

President Museveni to introduce President Mandela to officials of the Ugandan Government and Members of the Diplomatic Corps. President Mandela also to meet members of the South African delegation and South African community, resident in Uganda

Performance of traditional dances

0800 President Mandela and delegation depart for the Sheraton Hotel

0850 Arrive at the Sheraton

President Mandela to be welcomed by the Hotel Manager and to be presented with a bouquet of flowers

The President and delegation to proceed to their rooms

1005 South African delegation departs for Kololo

Upon arrival the delegation will be escorted to their seats

1020 Presidents Mandela and Museveni arrive at the Kololo airstrip for the Uganda Independence Anniversary Celebrations

President Mandela to be escorted to his seat

National Anthem of Uganda

President Museveni inspects the Guard of Honour

Flag raising ceremony, followed by the National Anthem

President Museveni proceeds to this seat

Prayers by Religious Leaders

Spectators are requested to stand at attention when, as colours pass in front of them.

Parade marches in review order.

Cultural performance.

The Master of Ceremonies requests President Museveni to introduce President Mandela.

President Museveni decorates President Mandela with the "Order of the Pearl of Africa" Class One. (Grand Master) and invites him to greet the people.

President Mandela addresses the Ugandan Nation.

The Ugandan National Anthem to be played.

The Parade Commander asks for permission to march of the colour.

Colours are marched off.

The Master of Ceremonies concludes the ceremony.

1225 President Mandela and delegation depart for the Sheraton Hotel.

1230 Arrival at the Sheraton Hotel. President Mandela takes leave of President Museveni and proceeds to the Presidential suite.

1255 President Mandela and delegation proceed to the Victoria Restaurant (First Floor) for a luncheon.

1300 Luncheon commences.

1400 Presidents Mandela and Museveni depart for the Masaba Lounge (13th Floor) for a one-on-one meeting.

1430 The Presidents depart for the Press Conference in the Crane Restaurant (First Floor).

1500 President Mandela and delegation for Entebbe International Airport.

1555 Arrive at the Entebbe International Airport. Farewell ceremonies in the reserve order of the arrival ceremonies.

1630 President Mandela and delegation depart for South Africa.

1930 Arrive at the Air Force Base Ysterplaat.