These royal
tombs are located in the miniskirts of Kampala. The tombs lie approximately 5
kilometers from the city center that is Kampala city on Kasubi hill. This site
is a very important cultural site among the Buganda tradition. It has been
gazated as one of the UNESCO heritage place. Up to present, there are four (5)
kings of Buganda who have been buried here. These are King Ssunna 11 who was
buried in 1884,King Muteesa who lived from 1835 to 1884, King Mwanga from 1867
to 1903 though he died in exile on the
Seychelles Islands. Daudi Chwa 11 lived from 1896 to 1939 and the last king to
be buried here was Sir Edward Muteesa 11 (1924-1969). The significant location
of the largest kingdom of Buganda takes dome like shape and if you visit the
site, you will be required to pay some money.
For the past
centuries, the ancient Ganda cultures have been performed at this site and the
site holds numerous historical treasures within the Buganda kingdom. It is a
place worth to visit when you are in the country. The site has been constructed
reconstructed today with modern structures under the new katikiro called Peter
Charles Mayiga who is working under the current kingship of Kabaka Ronald
Muwenda Mutebi. The Katikiro has been vigorous in soliciting for funds to
reconstruct these tombs. Not only has he built these tombs but also many other
places within the kingdom
Sezibwa falls
Sezibwa falls
stands as the heritage site in Buganda. The people in this culture have
attached this site as a place where they obtain blessings from. Following the
local legend given at the site, Sezibwa and Bwanda rivers where born as twin
from a woman who was known as Nakkungu Tebatuusa. Bwanda river is strategically
flowed towards the mother’s village though the Sezibwa river cut its own path and
flowed west. In so doing it passed a number of obstacles which were so
difficult. For the Sezibwa, the name was driven from a local phrase called
sezibwa kkubo and this meant, no obstacles can stop me from moving along.
This place is
full of nature trails most especially for those who are nature lovers. A long
the river, there are hikes which will offer you opportunity for hiking in case
you are interested in this activity. There is a forest surrounding the heritage
site while it is muddy in some areas. Because of this therefore, you will be
advised to wear good hiking shoes which will guarantee you good hiking
opportunity when you are at the site. This cultural heritage site has also got
a number of bird species. Indeed it has
been a much loved spot where you will view a number of bird species. This site
also hosts a number of animals which will offer you opportunity for wildlife
viewing. The most notable species of animals found at this heritage site
include; the bush and the red tailed monkeys. These will be readily available
when you visit this heritage site. To carry good memomories back to your
country, you can take some photos of these animals.
Namugongo Shrine
Every year on June, 3rd , many believers from
catholic,Anglican and moslem do frequent the martyrs shrine at Namugongo. These
martyrs shrine are a vital attraction in Ugandan history. In this place, twenty
two (22) catholic Christian converts were brutally executed following the
orders which were given by Kabaka Mwanga 11. This was in the year 1886. He
ordered a degree to kill all these Christians who were against the doctrines of
the king. This site is a vital tourism site and was erected by the Roman
Catholic Church Christians and the Church of Uganda, and annually pilgrimages
are made to this place. Other converts who were killed included; Anglicans and
Moslems.
The Karambi
tombs.
The Karambi
tombs are located in the town of Fort portal which is found in Kabarole town.
They are strategically found along Kasese road which is about 5 kilometers from
the town of Kasese town. These sites are a burial place for Kasagama and Rukidi
III and are a historically important to the Kingdom of Toro.
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