Cultural Safaris in Uganda

Cultural Tours and Safaris

Cultural safaris in Uganda – all you need to know about Cultural and Community Safaris in Uganda.

Cultural Safaris in Uganda, Uganda is a country with many diverse ethnic groups with their own unique cultural believes and customs.

Besides being rich in biodiversity, Uganda is blessed with fascinating cultures in each respective region of the country. A cultural safari to the pearl of Africa will blow your mind as you discover the ultimate hidden stories behind the several beliefs and cultural practices in the country. The diverse ethnic groups in the country make it one of the top places to visit for a cultural safari. Uganda is home to over 50 tribes, each on its own make Uganda a true wonder for many travelers. The different tribes in Uganda speak different languages however the three distinct linguistic groups are the central Sudanese people, Nilotic, and the Bantu people.

 

 Cultural  Tours in Uganda:Guide

The Buganda people

Baganda is Bantu-speaking people that live near the shores of Lake Victoria. The Buganda kingdom is the largest of the medieval kingdoms in present-day Uganda, became an important and powerful state during the 19th century.

Established in the late 14th century along the shore of Lake Victoria, it evolved around its founding Kabaka (king) Kintu, who came to the region from northeast Africa. Kintu, who arrived as the leader of multiple clans, conquered the area, defeating the last indigenous ruler, Bemba Musota, to establish his new state. 

Kintu, however, ordered the new clans to intermarry with the indigenous people creating the Buganda ethnic group.

A cultural safari Uganda just in this amazing Kingdom is one of the must-do activities while in Uganda. The kingdom has several thrilling attractions for you to see and these include. The burial place of the Buganda royal family, Kasubi Tombs. Four of the past Kabakas have been buried here thus a visit will offer you a chance to learn more about the history of these people.

While at Kasubi Tombs, the real tombs are hidden bark clothes, and the place behind is known as Kibira or forest inform of curtain have got raised platforms showing the passion of each of the Kabakas and their names.

The other activities while in Buganda include a visit to;

The Kabaka’s Palace ( Twekobe)

The Kabaka’s Palace was established by Kabaka Mwanga II and up to now, the Palace serves as the official residence of all the last 6 Kings of Buganda Kingdom. The word Twekobe  means come together in oneness for a cause, therefore the people of Buganda came together to construct a palace for the Kabaka on the Mengo Hill .It is in this Palace that the Buganda agreement was signed in 1900.

The Buganda Parliament (Bulange)

 The Bulange was constructed during the colonial regime under the leadership of Kabaka Muteesa II with the purpose of acting as the parliament/Lukiiko of the Buganda Kingdom.

The Royal Mile

 This is one of the places that will give a glimpse sight experience of the ancient architectural designs. The royal mile is a road that was constructed perfectly in a straight line to connect the Buganda parliament (Bulange) to the Twekobe the Kabaka’s Palace.

Nantaweta Monument

The monument is located in the center of the Royal Mile and is found on a wide roundabout that runs through the middle in a single. The road is only used by the Kabaka and the gate that is in the center is kept closed so as to limit and restrict it from the commoners.

Batwa Pigmies

The Batwa Pygmies live in south-western Uganda in the districts of Bundibugyo, Kabale, Kisoro, and Rukungiri. The Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest of Uganda was the home of the Batwa before they were evicted, causing them to become dependent on the Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Conservation Trust. The hunter-gatherer tribe has lived in this area for over 150 years.

This hunter-gatherer tribe has fascinating culture worth visiting especially after a gorilla trek in either Bwindi or Mgahinga national parks.