Cultural Sites in Uganda
The heritage assets of land and culture are the very foundations of our civilization and they are increasingly becoming the basis for economic prosperity as they attract tourists and act as substitute for many communities’ survival in generating income after the decline of global traditional industries. Culture is perceived as being about the true nature of our lives past and present and has been recognized as an important area of tourism especially in those countries.
that are neither geographically or climatically favored for other forms of tourism. Culture is a main ‘pull factor’ which influences visitors’ initial decision to travel to destinations in different parts of the world. In fact during 1990s cultural tourism was identified as one of the future growth areas in the world. The WTO (1993) estimated that 37% of all international trips would have a cultural element and the figure would be increased annually by 15%. Culture and creative industries are increasingly being used to promote destinations and enhance their competitiveness and attractiveness. In Africa and Uganda in particular, there is a rich and diverse indigenous cultures with ethnic material and non-material culture that have the capacity to thrill the cultural tourists.
Culture is seen as an alternative product that can augment the traditional focus on nature tourism. Uganda with over 65 tribes each with different cultural setting can be regarded as a haven of cultural resources that can always be encountered while on safaris in Uganda.
Being part of the greater East African region which is historically known to be cradle land of mankind, Uganda cannot skip to house great cultural and heritage sites that have existed for millions and millions of years ago. The influence of the Bachwezi that inhabited the greater part of the great lakes region have left great heritage sites that today stand to justify the supernatural prowess of these godlike people. The cultural sites in Uganda range from amazing landscapes, works of art, and natural features with great traditional attachment, among others. The cultural sites in Uganda include among the following; the Kasubi tombs which are burial grounds for the Kings of Buganda, Karambi royal tombs the burial grounds for the Kings of Tooro, Nkokonjeru tombs the burial grounds for the Kings of Ankole, Bigo Bya Mugyenyi an ancient Chwezi earth work in Ntutsi which acted as a protective enclosure of their palace, the Nakayima tree in Mubende which is a site of an ancestral lady called Nakayima who possessed the Chwezi prowess, the Nyero rock paintings in Kumi, Kakoro rock paintings in Bukedei and the paintings on Lolui islands on Lake Victoria which are correlated with the ancient Bushmen influence in the greater East Africa, Naggalabi – Budo coronation site which is the coronation center for the Kings of Buganda, Nsongezi rock shelter which dates back to 1,000AD with great
Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru caves
stone age attachment, the Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru caves in Fort Portal which are thought to be the breasts of Nnyinamwiru – the daughter of Bukuku a leader de facto of the Chwezi, the Mugore rock in Kiruhura district that features a bride and groom with entourage who were cursed into stones by Mugasha – a Muchwezi man and Tanda pits in Mpigi which are thought to be the holes where Warumbe disappeared from. Most of these cultural sites in Uganda are less explored thus they still contain the authentic and original setting that is relevant to their cultural and historical significance. Thus, encountering any of these sites while on Uganda safari is one of those rewarding encounters that you will opt to undertake during your travel times.
3 Days Uganda Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari; Entebbe/Kampala-Bwindi Gorilla Park From your hotel of residence, after breakfast our English driver guide will pick you from.
3 Days Gorilla Safari to Mgahinga National Park; Setting off from Kampala to Kisoro which is approximately 540 km from Uganda’s Capital city after being briefed about the safari.
4 Days Bwindi Gorillas Safaris & Mburo Tour; begins and ends in Kampala. The safari takes you to Lake Mburo National Park which is situated between Mbarara and Masaka in Western Uganda.
5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tour & Kibale Chimps Trek; will start and ends in Kampala.You will first tour in Kibale because that it is one of Uganda’s enchanting forested parks having 766 km2 with.
6 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari & Chimpanzee Trek; This Uganda Tour starts and finishes in Kampala. The tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Southwestern part of Uganda.
7 Days Chimps & Gorilla Safari in Uganda; Depart from Kampala by road and head south-West to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will have a short stop at the Equator.
10 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour; is designed to bring out the best in the famous Uganda safari parks of Murchison falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth NP.
11 Days Uganda gorilla wildlife and cultural safari; is structured to help you gain an insight of the wildlife, gorilla and cultural and scenic attractions of Uganda. It covers the Uganda’s.
12 Days Uganda Wildlife and Cultural safari; is a unique tour that opens you to the virgin wilderness of Kidepo National Park where the game is alive and enchanting in its natural environment.
12 Days Uganda Primates Tour – National Park Safaris; You will leave from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park which is located in the Southern part of Uganda. Before you reach the park.
13 Days Uganda Gorilla Wildlife and Cultural safari; is a blend of wildlife, culture, scenery and gorillas. It brings out the best of Lake Mburo National Park well known for its horseback safaris.
14 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari; is a blend of Uganda’s wild game, Primates, adventure, culture coupled with great scenic views. It involves encountering Kampala city.
15 Days Uganda Gorilla, wildlife & Cultural safari; is one of those comprehensive Uganda safari packages that you can ever have. It gives you an opportunity to explore 3/4 of Uganda.
16 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour; is a detailed package that involves adventure, culture, wildlife, scenery, Chimpanzees and Gorillas. It takes you through the cosmopolitan city of Kampala.
17 Days Uganda safari; entirely comprises of adventure, sightseeing, cultural, wild game and Chimpanzees. It takes you through the adventures of the Victoria Nile at Jinja.
18 Days Uganda safari incorporates gorillas, Chimpanzees, culture, wildlife and scenery. It includes encountering the heritage of Kampala city, adventures of River Nile, Rhinos in Ziwa sanctuary.
19 days Tour to uganda National Parks – Uganda Safaris to Uganda National Parks; This Uganda Tour begins and ends in Kampala. The tour takes you to Murchison Falls National Park.
21 Days Best of Uganda safari; is a comprehensive package that gives an all-round safari across Uganda. It takes you through the adventures of River Nile in Jinja including white water rafting.
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour; is designed to enable time constrained Rwanda safari undertakers also to have an opportunity to track the critically endangered mountain gorillas.
2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Adventure; Meet our guide and exchange greetings after your breakfast from your lodge and then transfer to Volcanoes national park head offices.
3 Days Gorilla Safari to Volcanoes National Park; On arrival at Kanombe-Kigali International Airport you will meet our guide and then take Kigali city excursion to Rwanda Memorial Genocide.
4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour; This Rwanda Gorilla Tour takes you for a 4 days mountain gorilla trekking tour in the Parc National des Volcanoes of Rwanda.
LONG RWANDA GORILLA SAFARIS – LONG RWANDA GORILLA TOURS
6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari; includes gorillas, cultural encounters, Recreation, Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Nyungwe forest. You will encounter Kigali city.
7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari; safari exposes you the rich wild game of Akagera National Park including Giraffes, Elephants, Buffalo, Zebra, Antelopes among others.
8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari; gives a cross sectional encounter of Rwanda as a safari destination. It involves exploring the city of Kigali – one of the fancy cities in the region.
9 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari; is designed to enable you explore the wildlife, culture, primates and scenic offerings of Rwanda as a safari destination. This 9 days Rwanda safari involves Kigali city tour.
3 Days Nyiragongo Mountain Hiking Safari in Congo; Standing at an elevation of 3,470m above sea level, Nyiragongo Volcano is part of the Great Virunga massif that comprises of.
3 Days Congo Mountain Gorillas; is short Mountain Gorilla Safari package that allows you to explore these World’s critically endangered species in the dense forest tract of Virunga NP
3 Days Congo Eastern Lowland Gorilla Safari; offers an encounter with the largest remaining section of the Eastern Lowland Gorillas in the world thriving in Kahuzi Biega National Park.
5 Days Gorilla Safari in Congo & Nyiragongo Volcano Climbing; is blend of Primate watching and Adventure. In fact, the Safari features two of the most popular Africa Safari activities.