In 1882, Kabaka Mutesa relocated his palace to Nabulagala Hill, which was the capital of his father Suuna II some 30 years earlier, and renamed it at his birthplace-Kasubi Hill. Mutesa constructed a Hilltop palace called Muzibu Azala Mpanga, literally translating to “A king is born of a King” and this is where he died...
In Mparo Village, Hoima District is the Royal Burial site of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom-Mparo Royal Tombs. The Mparo Royal Tombs are one of the most treasured historical sites/royal tombs in Uganda alongside the Kasubi Tombs which are a UNESCO World Heritage site for the Buganda Kingdom and the Karambi tombs of Tooro Kingdom. Bunyoro Kingdom was...
Away from Uganda’s famous attractions, (Gorillas, chimpanzees, and other natural attractions), in the district of Kumi a few kilometers off the Eastern Safari Circuit, are six rock shelters on a rock out crop with Art created by ancient tribes of Uganda-The Nyero Rock Paintings. These the finest of the several rock art sites and other...
IMBALU CIRCUMCISION CEREMONIES- Initiation from boyhood to Manhood by Bagisu Community In the period between August to December of every even year, boys 15-26 embrace the circumcision ceremonies/ rituals among the Bagisu known as the “Imbalu”. The preparations for the candidates start in early January. The ceremonies do not only denote the cutting of the...
Flying Safaris In Uganda-Soar high as you get to Uganda’s wildspaces FLYING SAFARIS IN UGANDA Soar above Uganda and its finest wilderness aboard a private light aircraft/ prop plane and enjoy aerial views and stretches of the horizon below you. Fly above the mist-shrouded forest of Uganda to the savanna wild places of Kidepo Valley,...
Family Safaris In Uganda FAMILY SAFARIS IN UGANDA East Africa is one of the best places where one can have a family safari that will offer activities that are perfect for everyone: mom and dad, grandparents, teenagers, and children from as young as 0-12 years. The variety of activities gives us a rich setting to...
AMABERE GA NYINA MWIRU CAVES Geography is full of wonder and amazement. While Fort Portal town is famous for dozens of crater lakes, it also hosts the magnificent features formed in the caves below the foothills of Nyakasura hill. The caves are 10km from Fort Portal town. The breathtaking stalagmites and stalactites- Amabere Ga Nyina...
Sport Fishing In Uganda SPORT FISHING IN UGANDA Uganda is famous for wildlife safaris when it comes to travel for nature. It is located between the western and eastern arm of the East African Rift Valley and one-third of the country is covered by water. It shares Africa’s biggest lake (L. Victoria) with Tanzania and...
RHINOS COULD RETURN TO UGANDA’S WILDERNESS RHINOS COULD RETURN TO UGANDA’S WILDERNESS After 27 years, in 2009 Uganda saw the birth of a Rhino calf at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District, 179km from Kampala. This brought hope that the magnificent beasts that were extinct in Uganda’s wild areas will thrive again in the country....
IBY’IWACHU CULTURAL VILLAGE IBY’IWACHU CULTURAL VILLAGE Rwanda is a landlocked country south of the equator in East Africa. It is famous for mountain gorillas and its breathtaking scenery and is referred to as the “Land of 1000 hills.” The major ethnic groups in Rwanda are the Tutsi and Hutu who make the biggest percentage of...
