Uganda is a country of diversity in spite of its size, we are blessed with a wide range of cultures and traditions, with over 30 different indigenous languages. Uganda’s cultural diversity can be seen through colorful traditions, dances, ceremonies, history and lifestyle of the people.
Uganda is a unique tourist destination to tourists interested in cultural tourism. If you are interested in any of Uganda’s cultural tours, please feel most welcome book with African Secrets Limited Safaris and we take note of your excursion leaving you free for a trouble free safari.
Cultural Tours
Typically Kampala has been used as a spring board for a plethora of natural attractions and visit to safari parks in the hinterland. However today it’s being recognized that Kampala itself has a lot to offer. A lot of which is founded in the Buganda kingdom which until 1993 had been banned by past governments.Nambia Safari tours
Kampala in the 1970s was alluded to as the city on seven hills; today Kampala is a sprawling city covering over 40 hills. Kampala has a vibrant night life and remains open 24 hours daily in suburbs like Kasanga, Ggaba, Ntinda, Wandegeya, Nakulabye and the city center.
Kampala Cultural sites - Kampala the historical capital of Uganda has some interesting cultural sites. These include the Kasubi tombs , a cultural burial site for the Kings of Buganda. The Uganda Museum has several ethnological exhibits which portray culture, traditions of Uganda, agriculture, war, religion, hunting, and archeology. It is rich with a collection of historical, cultural and unique materials describing the Ugandan people.
The Kabaka’s Lake, the Bulange & the Kabaka’s palace.
Kabaka’s Trail includes 6 sites namely; Naggalabi Buddo Coronation site where the Buganda Kings are crowned, Katareke Prison site where the king murdered his brothers and sisters for fear that they might dethrone him, Wamala King’s Tombs where the kind were buried and a place of culture and rituals, Nnamasole Kanyange Tombs the Burial place for the Queen, Nnamasole Baagalayaze Tombs and Cultural Centre for traditional performances, arts and crafts and Ssezibwa Falls a place of rituals and cultural beliefs with the Legend that the river was born of a woman. These falls attract many locals who seek blessings.To see more on this book a Uganda gorilla safari with any Uganda tour company or go for a Kampala city tour
The Bagisu Cultures
The Bagisu from the Mount Elgon region are known for their Imbalu ceremony that occurs during even years performed to initiate young boys into Manhood ; an interesting feature of this ethnic group of Ugandans. This ceremony is where people dance through out the festival in Mbale. (Create link with more…. here for the rest of these cultures) Another interesting group worth seeing is our strong community of African (Abayudaya) whose synagogue is 15 minutes drive from Mbale; however, ASL must obtain prior permission to visit this site.Book gorilla permits
Semei Kakungulu (a renowned agent of the colonial rulers in Uganda) Tombs are located about 5 square Kilometres off the Mbale-Soroti road while the Mutoto Circumcision site is located within Mbale Municipality. Semei Kakungulu Tombs and the Mutoto Circumcision sites are the most important cultural sites in Mbale District. Mbale also hosts the tombs of the former representative of the colonial government in charge of Eastern Uganda. The Mutoto site is a place where the bi-annual tribal circumcision ceremony is launch. Mountain gorillas Rwanda
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