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Alkebulan Destinations, Kampala (2026)

29/11/2024

7 WONDERS OF UGANDA:

PART FOUR (4)

MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

Gorillas are humans' closest relatives as they share about 98.8% of human DNA.

Uganda has more than half of the world's mountain gorillas population found on the virunga slopes in Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The two species of Gorillas in Africa include; Eastern and Western Gorillas. Uganda mountain gorillas are a sub-species of the Eastern gorilla.

Adventure awaits.

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22/11/2024

7 WONDERS OF UGANDA:

PART THREE (3)

MURCHISON FALLS

Murchison Falls also known as Kabarega Falls is a waterfall on the lower Victoria Nile River in North Western Uganda.

Murchison Falls is the most powerful waterfall in the world. It's one of the top tourist destinations in Uganda.

The waterfalls are surrounded by lush tropical rainforests which are a home to an incredible array of wildlife including different kinds of birds and animals like lions, elephants, giraffes among others.

The activities at the destination include; Hiking and Trekking, Sport fishing, Game viewing, Nature walks , Game drives, Boat cruise among others.

Adventure awaits.

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16/11/2024

7 WONDERS OF UGANDA:

PART TWO (2)

KAZINGA CHANNEL

Kazinga Channel is a connecting water channel between two fresh water lakes , Lake Edward and Lake George.

The channel stretches 32 KM and is located in Kasese district in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda.

The channel is one of the most populated Hippo pools and numerous Crocodiles in Africa. It's an attractive habitat of both land and aquatic animals.

The channel has two parts; North Kazinga and the Kasenyi Plains.

The Kasenyi Plains are ideal for Lion Tracking.

The North Kazinga is lined with a swamp which is a home for crocodiles, numerous bird species, statunga antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, water bucks among others.

Adventure awaits.

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08/10/2024

7 WONDERS OF UGANDA: PART ONE

SOURCE OF THE NILE.

The source of the Nile is a world landmark that is located in Jinja, Eastern part of Uganda.

River Nile, famously known as the longest river in the world, is a natural wonder that flows it's waters from Lake Victoria (Lake Nalubale) up to the Mediterranean Sea.

The Nile measures 6,696 KM long and drains it's basin (3.4 M SQKM) to over 11 countries though the largest part of its waters is centered in Uganda and Egypt. The Nile basin consists of both the White and Blue Nile.

This landmark attracts many travellers to Uganda and some of the activities carried out include; Jet Boating, Bungee Jumping, Kayaking, Swimming, Horse Riding, Quad Biking and White Water Rafting.

Adventure awaits.

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09/09/2024

KIKORONGO EQUATOR MONUMENT

It's located in Queen Elizabeth National Park on Kasese, Mbarara highway at Kikorongo village, Lake Katwe sub county in Western Uganda.

This shiny stainless steel monument, designed by renown architect Eric Prince Ondia, showcases a globe bisected by the EQUATOR Line.

The equator is the latitude that divides the earth into two; Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

The monument has replaced the old colonial era landmark dismantled in 2019 due to road construction works.

This geographical marvel offers unique opportunity for tourists to experience standing on both hemispheres simultaneously.

Other Equator landmarks include; Kayabwe Point and Equator Island on Lake Victoria.

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03/09/2024

BIHARWE ECLIPSE MONUMENT.

This historical monument is located in Mbarara District , western part of Uganda.

The monument was built in commemoration of the TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN that is said to have happened In the Great Lakes Region in 1520 AD.

The monument is one of the most important archeological sites in Africa. It's the only site that marks the location of a total eclipse of the sun that occured in 1520 AD.

The Biharwe monument features 3 pillars that represent the three Kings; Olimi, Ntare 1 and Nakibinge whose lives were drastically impacted by the eclipse. The fourth pillar has been omitted to signify the unrest caused by cattle raids, famine and tribal wars of this period.

On his way back to his Kingdom, when the eclipse occured, the King of Bunyoro, Olimi 1 Rwitamahanga was forced to abandon all his loot, which included cows, women and slaves that he looted from Rwanda during the reign of Umwami Ruganzu II Ndori. The loot that was left behind was inherited by Ntare I Nyabugarobwera, who was the King of Nkore at that time. The cows were named " Empenda ya Munoni" and "Enduga Mwiguru" which is translated as cows from heaven.

It's said that since the King of Bunyoro couldn't go back to his Kingdom empty handed, he decided to invade Buganda Kingdom under the reign of Ssekabaka Nakibinge.

During the battle in Bulemezi, Ssekabaka Nakibinge and his commander Kibuuka were killed and Mulondo succeeded the throne.

This place is a MUST visit for anyone interested in astrology and culture.

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31/08/2024

UGANDA'S ETHNICITY: PART 3

THE BATWA

The BATWA who are also referred to as the ‘Keepers of the Forests’, are believed to have been the first inhabitants of the East African Great Lakes Region.

They are found around the protected forest reserves of Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks in South western Uganda (Kisoro, Kanungu and Kabale districts).

They lived exclusively as hunters and gatherers for over 1000 years until recently. The forests also provided herbs for medicine which would help cure common ailments. .

The Batwa built ground shelter in form of small huts made of reeds and leaves. They are also known for their short stature.

A man seeking marriage had to build a small hut next to his parents’ as a sign to show his adulthood. The young man would then propose to the parents of the girl he is interested in.

The Parents of the girl would send the young man to bring a squirrel which is very jumpy and very difficult to hunt. Honey and wild meat were occasionally provided as gifts to the bride’s family.

The Batwa had their own spiritual practices and worshipped a deity called A’an and some of them continue pursuing their traditional practices upto date because it is centered on the Forest.

The Twa tribe usually placed a bow and arrow in the palms of their newborns as a sign of protection

The Batwa people guide park visitors and those interested in cultural tourism through the forests on this trail while teaching them about prehistoric collecting and hunting customs.

More history awaits you upon your visit.

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29/08/2024

KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS

KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS is the main and one of the 31 royal tombs spread across the Buganda Kingdom. It's located in Kasubi, central part of Uganda, 5KM away from Kampala.

This is the burial ground of four (4) of the last Kings (Kabakas) of Buganda Kingdom built in the 13th Century. The royal family is also laid to rest at the same place at the back of the main shrine.

Kasubi Tombs is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the most visited places by tourists visiting Uganda because of it's historical, cultural and spiritual significance.

Kasubi Tombs is the largest grass thatched building on earth. It's made out of Bamboo, wood and a roof that is grass thatched.

The main grass thatched building was initially the Palace of Kabaka Mutesa 1 (35th King) before it was turned into a tomb on his death in 1884.

The three (3) Kings after him chose not to follow a tradition of being buried in their own palace and we're laid to rest at the Kasubi Tombs.

Other royal tombs spread across the Kingdom are found in places like Kyaggwe, Singo and Busiro.

More history awaits you upon your visit.

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27/08/2024

NYERO ROCK PAINTINGS

Nyero rock paintings is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Uganda in KUMI district. These geometric paintings were first documented in 1913.

This site has 3 rock shelter panels that is found on the granite outlook of moru Ikara, the rock painting features include stone age people, animals and concentrated circles.

They're believed to have been a works of San/Bushmen of Southern Africa. However, archeological, genetic and ethnographic evidence subsequently attributes the paintings to the ancestors of the BATWA people, hunter gatherers who are descendants of ancient aboriginal groups who currently live in small groups near Rwanda/Uganda border.

This BATWA are believed to have been displaced due to the migration and settlement of the Luo, Nilotics and Bantu in the eastern region of the Uganda.

More adventure awaits your upon your visit.

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25/08/2024

UGANDA'S ETHNICITY: PART 2

THE NUBI

The Nubians originated from the present day South Sudan and spread out to various East African countries due to the involvement with the British Army as colonial rule enforcers (mercenaries) in the 1820s.

They're commonly found in the regions of present day Bombo in Uganda, and Kibera in Kenya.

In the 1800s, the AngloEgytian Sudan was jointly administered by the British and the virtually autonomous Ottoman Turkish province of Egypt.

A religious leader called Maldi led a rebellion against the British Egyptian government. After the British victory, Sudanese soldiers who had agreed to join the British forces were rewarded with lands in Kibera, Kenya and other areas.

The Nubians speak NUBI Creole Arabic which predominantly made of Arabic.

The ancestors of the NUBI people were Muslims before they identified as a coherent tribe. In the early 1800s, the Ottoman muslims would raid into southern Sudan for slaves, forcibly converting them and indoctrinating them with Islam and then train them as soldiers.

In the 1995 Uganda constitution, the NUBI were recognised as an indigenous ethnic group and citizens.

The NUBI were also well known to be prominent warriors. They were blessed with skills of using the bow and arrow perfectly. The women specialised in unique hand craft and hair dressing.

Marriage in a Nubian setting is called a Nikah (tying the note) and it is conducted at a mosque or a girl’s home where it is led by a sheikh(elder).

Uganda is blessed with a wide ethnicity blend with rich cultures. Heritage awaits you.

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23/08/2024

AMABERE GA NYINAMWIRU

Amabere ga Nyinamwiru, translated as "Breasts of Nyinamwiru" , also known as NYAKASURA Caves is located in FORT PORTAL, Western Uganda.

The rock caves were named after Nyinamwiru who was a very beautiful daughter of King Bukuku of the Batembuzi Dynasty from which the Tooro and Bunyoro Kingdoms originated.

The legend has it that Nyinamwiru's breasts were cut off by his father and thrown into the caves. This was due to her refusal to get married to a man her father had chosen for her.

The breast-like features in the caves, dripping a whitish substance are believed by the locals, that those are the breasts of Nyinamwiru flowing.

However, geography explains that those are stalactites and stalagmites formed as a result of chemical reactions in the area.

On your visit to the caves, you will also enjoy other features like the crator lakes (Lake Kigere, Lake Wabikele and Lake Saaka), Nyakasura waterfalls and the incredible footprint of a demi god.

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