Equator is an imaginary line that divides the earth in to two equal parts. Uganda pearl of Africa is one of the countries in the world that have got the equator intersecting the country, 14 countries and territorial waters are being traversed by the imaginary line and 7 of this countries are in Africa. The imaginary line crosses the country from along Kampala-Masaka road which is about 73 kilometers from the capital city. The line is more than 40,000 kilometers …
The glorious Ssese islands are situated in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria and 84 islands in all. The largest of the islands is called Bugala Island. 43 of the Ssese islands are inhabited by the Bases people who are very closely related to the Buganda and Busoga people in Uganda. The islands were very important places of worship in ancient times. Ssese islands main economic activity practiced by the inhabitants of the Ssese Islands is fishing; other activities are …
Entangled in the escarpments of Bundibugyo town the Sempaya hot springs in the Semiliki River valley, the springs contain different microorganisms, which support a lot of wildlife; the springs originate from the Semiliki River that’s always streaming with a lot of wildlife. The Sempaya hot springs are located in two places and are known as male and female springs, the springs are one of the Semliki national park attractions; it’s waters eject clouds of steam as far as 2kms, this …
The Rwajimba hot springs are found within the Albertine rift in the western part of Uganda; the magnificent springs are breathtaking, with very interesting legend stories attached to them. They are found in Kibiito Sub County in Kabarole district of Uganda. River Rwimi that divides Kabarole and Kasese districts, is where the Rwajimba hot springs are situated, the locals believe that the springs cure a lot of infections when they bath from the springs, people who don’t prefer going to …
Nyero rock paintings are situated in Nyero village in the western part of Uganda, this village contains Uganda’s oldest rock paintings and is the best place to stop over while visiting Kidepo valley national park in the karamoja subregion. The Nyero rock paintings were first documented in the year 1913. Nyero rock paintings has got three magnificent rocks with ancient writings believed to have been engraved during the Stone age period before 1250 CE; it’s one of the best places …
The royal Nkokonjeru tombs are situated in Kaakika in Mbarara- district of western Uganda; the tombs are an important place to the Banyankole people. At the Nkokonjeru royal tombs you will find the remains of two kings of Ankole that is King (Omugabe) Sir Charles Godfrey Rutahaba Gashyonga II who died in 1982. And King (Omugabe) Edward Solomon Kahaya II who died in 1944. There are also eight other graves which are minor, a number of cultural rites and values …
For a thrilling Uganda cultural safari and traditional dance fantasy, the best place to visit in Uganda is the Ndere cultural troupe. This cultural group performs dances from all parts of the country; you would need to travel to that particular area to enjoy their dances. The word Ndere is derived from a local word meaning “Flute” so to mean Flute troupe, the flute was chosen as a symbol of beauty because it can produce very beautiful sounds used to …
The Narus valley of Kidepo national park is situated in Karamoja region in northeastern part of the country, it’s got a lot of dry country species that can not be found elsewhere in the country, the Narus valley is situated in one of the best sceneries of east African national parks. The Kidepo Valley National Park was gazetted as a national park in 1962 after being established as a national reserve in 1958. Narus valley has a high concentration of …
Naggalabi Buddo Coronation Site is situated on a hilltop in Buddo, Uganda; it’s a place where the Kabakas of Buganda are crowned. The Naggalabi coronation site, located at Buddo hill at Visitors Sub-County, has existed since the century, and it’s one of the best places tourists on Uganda cultural safaris to the country can go to. Naggalabi coronation site is a place where the Buganda kingdom was birthed after Kabaka Kintu declared himself king after killing Bemba Musota, since Kabaka …
Muzinga Square Park Entebbe , Entebbe is the gateway to Uganda tours; it’s a place where visitors first land in the country. The word Entebbe is derived from the local word Kateebe to mean seats; it’s one of the chairs like rocks where Mugula Bukulu Bwawada, one of the Ganda chiefs, used to sit during the 19th century to hold his court. It was founded as a military post and principle port to the country founded by Sir Gerald portal …
The Mpanga forest reserve is situated in Mpigi town about 37 kilometers from Kampala the capital city of Uganda, the forest reserve was mainly protected as a science research site in the year 1953. The reserve is endowed with different bird species, making it one of the best places for bird enthusiasts to view birdlife while on Uganda birding tours. Mpanga forest reserve is small but rewarding; it covers an area of 45 kilometers squared boasting over 500 shrub, tree …
Mabamba swamp is a birders destination and a number elusive site to spot the rare shoebill while in Africa; the swamp is spread up with papyrus and Lily pads. The swamp stretches through a narrow long bay covered with papyrus towards the western part of Lake Victoria. The Mabamba Island was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, the swamp covers 2424 ha with water lilies, papyrus and many other wetland grasses at the Lake Victoria shores. There are …
