Exploring Rwanda’s museum and heritage
Known as a country of a thousand hills, Rwanda has one of the world’s richest diversified cultural heritages, with both intangible and tangible components including sites that offer an incomparable view on the beauty of the country giving visitors a platform to learn about Rwandan history, mythology and culture. Traveling through the eastern province provides a fascinating insight into valuable museums and heritage sites often located in beautiful countryside. On the other hand Museums in Rwanda intend to revive the rich past as a way of promoting tourism, a
The reptile village
The Reptile village was introduced in 2003 by Mr. Kazibwe who had a great passion for wildlife and therefore built simple pens for the reptiles. The founders of the village state that their main objective was to educate people about reptiles and at the same time have a habitat where they can learn about the many different species that can be found in the country. It is found on Entebbe highway filled with things that the brave love frolicking with. This is one of the most thrilling places
Unique Lake kivu
Lake Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes. It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Kivu empties into the Ruzizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika. Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest and most scenic Lake. It is where Rwandans and other Visitors to Uganda go to relax and chill out for a few days. The lake has a maximum depth of 475 m (1,558
Community based tourism in Uganda
Community Based Tourism is a form of sustainable tourism that allows visitors or travelers to connect closely with the communities they visit. This gives tourists authentic experiences from places they visit while allowing revenue generated by tourism to remain in the often rural, poor, or economically marginalized community. Today Uganda community tourism association (UCOTA) has worked hard to make sure that the local people can also benefit from the development of tourism in their communities, through encouraging the tourism management to provide a percentage of the revenue generated
Keepers for the day programme( A unique experience at Uganda wildlife education centre)
The Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) is located along the shoreline in Entebbe. Today, UWEC undertakes several conservation initiatives in Uganda including wildlife rescue and rehabilitation; fully fledged veterinary hospital services; and captive breeding of endangered species of the area. UWEC furthermore contributes to scientific research and is committed to develop education program mes for the general public, with particular emphasis on instilling a conversation ethic and engaging young people. At the center is this spectacular activity available called the keepers for the day program where visitors engage
Hiking Sabyinyo Gorge
Climbing sabyinyo extinct volcano is done in south western Uganda and consists of 3 peaks namely; Muhavura volcano, Gahinga volcano and Sabinyo gorge. Sabyinyo has three peaks and therefore to hike it one has to be fit. This hike takes us through muddy trails often on wooden ladders with clearing clouds as you get to the beautiful view of Rwanda and democratic republic of Congo. It meanders through a very dense forest mainly African montane in Mgahinga National Park. The hike involves walking straight high up the mountain
Visit The Nubian Community
Diversity makes cultural tourism in Uganda so attractive. With over 40 tribes are the Nubians who are endowed with a conservative lifestyle. In Uganda, Nubians were scattered all over the country, but with the highest concentration in Bombo. Their main occupation was trade and many were employed in the national security forces during the colonial era. Take a trip to Bombo, 30 minutes’ drive from Kampala city along Bombo road and experience their graceful Duluka dance, master the women’s exquisite talent of weaving and crown the home stay
Adventure Tourism Activities in Jinja
Jinja is in Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town is approximately 81 kilometers (50 mi), by road, east of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. It sits along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, near the source of the White Nile. You will always find something that takes your fancy whether be it an adventure activity, Bird watching, fishing, relaxing, or visiting the local shops and markets. Let’s look at some of the adventure tourism activity one can engage in while
Uganda Safaris – Off the beaten track
Uganda, the pearl of Africa is an amazingly diverse country with plenty attractions for a tourist/ traveler to see while on a Uganda safaris. Spice up your tour by visiting these great off the beaten track areas and your journey will be memorable. Night in a forest tree house This is for the adventurous and the experience is for a lifetime. Deep into Kibale forest is this spectacular cozy tree house with en suite bathroom. A night in this forest means you are ready for all sounds/
Taste of Uganda’s local cuisines
Did you know that some people visit certain destinations because of food? Food is part of all cultures, a major element of global intangible heritage and an increasingly important attraction for tourists. Ugandan cuisines consists of traditional and modern cooking styles, practices, foods and dishes with English, Arab, Asian and especially Indian influences. Blessed with several cultures and native languages, Uganda’s communities have district traditional dishes. In central Uganda, you will be tantalized by the matooke and luwombo (plantains eaten with meat or chicken boiled in banana leaves). In
Commonly seen birds in Uganda
Uganda is rated among the most attractive country in Africa to bird watchers. This is true because it offers easy access to several birds’ habitats. These birds range from forest (Uganda specials), Savannah forest birds, water birds and Albertine rift endemics. This therefore makes it the richest African birding destination. Most of the national parks and other protected areas act as good habitats for these bird species. A birding safari to Uganda aims at getting authentic experiences and thus memorable. Uganda has proved, yet again, why it has
Sustainable tourism in Uganda
Sustainable tourism refers to tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host destinations while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future. Thus management of resources through fulfilling economic, social and aesthetic needs while maintaining cultural Integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life support systems”. Uganda has achieved sustainable tourism in one way or the other for purposes of reducing poverty levels and creating awareness about sustainable tourism to the communities in order to inform them about the benefits of tourism development in the country. This