Zika Forest is situated near Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and just not far from Kampala, the country’s capital. Zika Forest is very rich in biodiversity with swamps of Waiya Bay, forest types, and grasslands. The forest is small but with a thick canopy that used to be called the upper story. This tropical forest is one of the best birding destinations in the country. Zika forest derives its name from a local Luganda language, from the word “Zika,” which …
The Wamala tombs are located in the Wakiso district, specifically in a sub-county called Nabweru; this site is traditional for the Buganda people, as it is where Kabaka Ssuna II, the 29th king of Buganda and son of Kabaka Kamanya, was buried. He was the predecessor to Kabaka Mutessa I. This sacred heritage site has existed for over 100 years with traditional rituals carried out. The Wamala tombs provide visitors with diverse arrays of traditional Spears, drums, shields, royal artifacts and …
The Uganda Wildlife education center is situated in Entebbe town found just a few kilometers from Kampala, the main aim of establishing the Uganda Wildlife Authority was for conservation of Wildlife and educating the public about the conservation of Wildlife in Uganda. The Uganda Wildlife educationwas established in 1952as a reception center; it was a reception center for animals which were orphaned, sick, confiscated from illegal trade or injured. It was opened by the British colonialist’s government in the year …
Uganda museum is located in the city of Kampala the capital city of Uganda. The museum is a natural historical and traditional life that displays the collection of Uganda cultural heritage. The Museum was established in the 1908, among the Uganda’s collection. The Uganda Museum is recorded in history as one of the oldest museum in East Africa. It was established in the 1908 on behalf of the British protectorate government with a number of ethnographic materials. The Uganda museum …
Lake Ruhondo and lake Burera are magnificent lakes but among the most neglected lakes in the Musanze region of Rwanda near the gorilla trekking center of Ruhengeri. they are situated on the scenic steep hills and splendid waterfalls; the locals use traditional local fishing methods on the lakes to survive. The waters are said to be about 180 meters deep. Lake Ruhondo and Burera are two of the best tourist destinations while on a gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda. The …
The devil’s cauldron is situated in Murchison falls national park in south western Uganda, the park is the oldest of Uganda’s conservation areas covering an area of 3,840 kilometers squared. The glamorous wide river Nile bisects the park squeezing on 6 meter width gushing out thunderously to the 45 meter fall within the clefts of dramatic rocks forming the glorious devil’s cauldron below streaming to the splendid Lake Albert. The falls have also been known as Kabalega falls. The devil’s …
Sipi falls is one of the best places for hikers, it’s situated in the eastern part of the country at mount Elgon national park near the Ugandan Kenyan boarder, and it’s approximately 277 kilometer from the country’s capital Kampala. There are three water falls that form up Sipi falls, he third time s the most dramatic falling from an altitude of 100 meters high, it’s the main water fall and the biggest of the three waterfalls it forms glorious showers …
River Sezibwa on Sezibwa Falls is believed to have been active spiritually; that’s why the spirits such as Nalongo Kkubo helped it overcome the obstacles along the way. Nalongo’s spirit took the form of a snake and established its home with the rock caves. The late Kabaka Mwanga of the Buganda kingdom based on the Sezibwa falls to elect chiefs in 1884. The Twin Rivers were born to a mother who was known as Nakkungu Tebatuusa on her way to …
Semiliki Wildlife reserve is situated in Kabarole district of western Uganda I was mainly gazetted to protect numerous Ugandan Kobs in the area, it covers and area of 542 kilometers squared. Semiliki wildlife reserve was established in 1926 and was earlier known as Toro-Semiliki game reserve. The reserve is characterized by Savannah grasslands, acacia woodlands, riparian woodlands, swamps and palm forests, the reserve is positioned in a valley overlooking the dramatic western arm rift valley escarpment and spectacular views of …
Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary is located on an island in Lake Victoria harboring orphaned chimpanzees that were rescued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and other concerned organizations like wildlife conservation trust, many of the chimpanzees here were rescued from poachers and smugglers that wanted to use chimps for pet trade and are likely to be reintroduced to the wilderness. Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary covers 100 acres of forested land harboring about 40 chimpanzees in there natural environment offering opportunities for …
Matheniko Game Reserve is situated in Karamoja with an elevation between 1,070 and 1,830 meters above sea level. The reserve is situated in the Karamoja subregion of Uganda in the northeastern part of the country. The Matheniko Game Reserve stretches through Bokora, from Pian Upe Game Reserve to the Wildlife Reserve to Kidepo Valley National Park. Matheniko Game Reserve stands as the 5th most threatened conservation area in Uganda; the reserve is characterized by semi-desert Savannah grasslands and shrubs in …
Karuma falls situated in the Victoria Nile, is one of the most fascinating waterfalls you can visit while on a safari to Uganda, the rocks are tapestried majestically to form an oasis of nature at its best as water Cascades to the bottom of the falls, creating a dramatic view of flow with a white foam. Karuma falls are positioned on the eastern corner of Murchison falls national park at the border of the Gulu, Oyam and Masindi districts. Murchison …
