Friday, August 26, 2011

A journey To the land of Man's closest relatives


Bwindi impenetrable forest is located in south western Uganda on the edge of western rift valley bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shared by Rukungiri, Kabale and Kisoro districts in Uganda.this ancient rain forest of bwindi is home to roughly half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the whole world plus another 91 mammal species which includes the beautiful white Columbus.bwindi impenetrable forest is approximately 550km from the capital Kampala which will take you about 9-10 hours by road.apart from the gorilla trekking,the park also has activities which will keep you busy and happy and these include a guided nature walk while following the Munyaga River,bird watching plus game drives and later on you can relax and enjoy your stay at the buhoma homestead which is just located 200metres from the park head quarters.
BY.martin isiko
Uganda Travel Consultant

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Kasubi Tombs- Explore & Witness Living Cultural Traditions of Buganda Kingdom


Situated on Kasubi hill about 5km from the city centre along the kampala-hoima road just off the Masindi road is the legendary  Kasubi tombs ; a world heritage site which was first built in 1881 as a royal palace for the kings but was turned into a tomb in 1884 and this is where the four past Buganda Kings are buried. It is here at the Kasubi tombs where Buganda's culture is born and the burial place for the last four Kabakas,this is where the Baganda flock to worship and pay their respects to the ancestors  .The main building is circular and surmounted by a dome and while at the tombs there is a guide who will take you around the tombs while explaining the history of the Baganda ,the largest ethnic group in Uganda.After your tour,there is a shop selling traditionally made gifts which you may buy as sourveniers.

Get to the Kasubi tombs in the comfort of a sedan car , Rav 4 or toyota supercustom - Visit Rent A Car Uganda and choose any car of your choice- Book it, Pick it & Drive it
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BY.MARTIN ISIKO

Africa's Spiritual Heart


Built 40 years ago on kikaya hill about 4 miles from the capital kampala on Gayaza road,the bahai temple or some times called the mashriqu'A-Adhkar is the mother temple of Africa and the only Bahai Temple in Africa where nature,faith and artistic beauty reign.the bahai temple has been hailed as one of the wonders not only in Uganda but africa as a whole, that set aside the bahai temple is known fo its exuberant flowerbeds that spread out to form columns of gardens that widen from the top to the foot hill making it look like a narrow path to heaven.while at the temple,the visitors can take a sneak peak into this magnificent house of GOD built at 124 feet high and 44 feet diameter and supported by 9 big pillars.after your tour inside the temple you can relax in the gardens while listening to the delightful songs of the birds charming around the gardens.
BY.MARTIN ISIKO