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.