The famous Kitagata hot springs in the western part of Uganda are a one-hour stop destination for tourists travelling to the western part of the country. They are situated in Kitagata center on the Ishaka road. The springs are very famous with the locals who frequent the place even up to wee hours of the night. The Kitagata hot springs are further divided into two that is the Mulago springs to mean “Hospital” the other springs adjacent to the Mulago …
The Katereke Prison Ditch is one of the important places in the Buganda cultural history, the ditch was built in the 19th century by Kabaka Kalema this was the time the Buganda kingdom was unstable and there was a lot of violence within the palace. The other royal princes and princesses didn’t want the Kabaka on the throne because he had killed his brother. Kabaka Kalema killed his brother over a dispute caused by a woman, the total number of …
The Karambi tombs also known as the royal tombs are situated south of Fort portal town in the western part of Uganda, this tomb belong to the royal family of Toro kingdom. The tombs are a burial ground for three Toro kings that are Kyebambe Kamurasi, Olumi Kaboyo II and Rukidi III. The Karambi tombs have got three respective houses of the tombs, and also keeps the royal regalia that were formerly used by each if the late kings, the …
The Ihimba hot springs are located in Kabale , western Uganda, the springs derive their name from the Bahima people living in this area and they are obscured by the eucalyptus forest The Ihimba hot springs just like other springs in the country are believed to have healing powers, it’s said the Bakiga of Kigezi and other locals used to come to find their healing at the splendid springs. The springs are believed to heal backache, rheumatism and other ailments. …
The splendid Entebbe botanical gardens lies at the shores of one of the world’s freshwater lakes found in Uganda, the gardens are one of the beautiful places that welcome you to the wildlife in the country, as they’re situated near Entebbe international airport. The gardens are situated at the equator line and were established in 1898; the annual rainfall received per year is 1623 mm. The gardens hold the Mileage world music festival every year in November with live music …
The Buranga hot springs, located at an elevation of 1,099 meters above sea level, are located in the Bundibugyo district in the western part of Uganda. The springs attract a lot of animals due to the salt coming from their depth and a lot of birds due to the swamps found around the springs. At the base of the Bwamba escarpment of the east African great rift at the slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains, are where the hot springs are …
Bugungu wildlife reserve is situated at the base of the rift valley escarpment west of Murchison falls national park in north western Uganda, the reserve is small conserving a habitat for various Wildlife in a seasonal wetland and vast Savannah grasslands. Bugungu wildlife reserve covers an area of 473 kilometers squared; the reserve was gazetted in 1968 Bugungu wildlife reserve boasts with various Wildlife and is one of the best places to go for game drives, tourists can come along …
Bokora Wildlife reserve also known as Bokora corridor wildlife reserve is situated in the Savannah plains of karamoja region in the northeastern part of Uganda, the Bokora ethnic group of the Karamojong live in the areas surrounding the reserve. The Bokora Wildlife reserve was established in the year 1964, covering about 2056 square kilometers of dry, semi-arid plains teeming with Wildlife while on Uganda Tours Bokora Wildlife reserve also boasts different bird species, hence making it a birder’s paradise. the …
Bigo Bya Mugenyi The Bigo Bya Mugenyi is a prehistorical place in Mawogola county. It’s side that the Chwezi also known as the Bachwezi were the first people to settle in the Bigo Bya Mugenyi, western and central parts of Uganda. This group of people are also believed to have been the first people to settle in Uganda during the 11th to the 16th century. The word Bigo Bya Mungenyi is translated to mean “The fort of a stranger”. TheBigo …
The only Bahai temple in Africa is found in Uganda; it’s situated on Kikaya hill in the country’s capital city. The place is well kept with beautiful green gardens where you can go sit and relax on any day out of the noisy city. The guides are also warm and welcoming and will take you through the history of The Bahai faith. The Bahai faith was affected during the reign of Idi Amin Dada, who was the then president of …
Aswa lolim game reserve is found in northern Uganda situated north of Murchison falls national park in Amuru district, the reserve was gazetteed to act as a migrating area for wildlife in Murchison falls national park. The reserves terrain elevation is about 769 meters above sea level west bank of the Albert Nile. The game reserve derives its name from the two rivers meandering on its rolling hills that’s river Aswa and river Lolim, Aswa lolim Wildlife reserve was gazette …
The magnificent natural Amoropii hot springs are situated near the famous Panyimur fishing village in the Nebbi district in northern Uganda; it’s believed that women who have ever given birth will turn barren if they don’t ask for permission to visit the springs. The waters of amoropii have got chemicals and minerals that contain medical values Some of the minerals in the water are potassium chloride, lithium sulfate, sodium chloride, potassium sulfate, magnesium chloride, and calcium phosphate, among others. The …
