Uganda is a multi-cultural state with a dynamic social-cultural setting basing on the various numerical tribes distributed across the landmass of 240000km2 the country occupies. The name of Uganda was derived from the ancient Kingdom of Buganda by the British colonialists, the British merged 56 ethnic communities across 5 regions to form current Uganda. These communities include the historical agriculturists and the pastoralist and they are conveniently fragmented by 4 broad linguistic blocks such as the Bantu who occupies mostly the central, west and some eastern part of Uganda, they constitute over 50% of the total population, bantu communities includes the Might baganda, ankole, basoga, banyoro, Bakiga among others. The second group are the Luo communities who occupy mostly the northwest and some other northern parts of the country, these are practically identified by their aggressive nature and by their common Luo language. The third category is the Atekerin people. This group is variously referred to as the Nilotics, or the Nilo- Hamites. These people occupy the north, the east, and northeastern Uganda. The group is identified presently by the Langi, Karamajongs, Iteso, the Kakwa, and the Kumam. The final category is the Sudanic ethnicity of West Nile. This group constitutes the Madi, the Lugbara, the Okebu, the Bari, and the Metu. While on your safari adventure in Uganda depending on your choice of the itinerary you will encounter various cultural and traditional experiences such as, The Baganda cultural trail, Cultural encounter along the shores of Mountain Elgon National park, Cultural encounter with karamajong people in Kidepo valley National Park.
The Batwa pygmies’ community trail;
The Batwa pygmies are the first occupants of the west harm of the East African Rift valley. Presently Batwa pygmies inhabit some parts of Bwindi impenetrable, Mgahinga forest national park and forests around Lake Bunyonyi.
Nature walks tours in Uganda
on record Uganda is the most appreciated as the evergreen, this is partially contributed by her wide coverage of equatorial vegetation, and the country is endowed with 2 rainy seasons annually, all this influence a flourishing set of beauty. Nature walks are relaxing excursions taken by walking around to appreciate the beauty of nature, In most cases, nature walks are part of our wildlife safaris and tours for example; In Murchison falls National Park around the Rabongo forest, Kaniyo Pabidi in Budongo forest to enjoy the landscape views and wildlife.
In Queen Elizabeth National park around kyambura gorge, Crater Lake visit, maramagambo forest trail, Mweya peninsula and Kalinzu forest for landscape views, and wildlife. Sezibwa Falls trails for Baganda cultural trail, birding, and waterfalls. Lake Mburo National park at Kazuma hills for the panoramic views of the savanna vegetation at the park.
In Rwenzori Mountain National park around the trails up to Lake Mahoma and in Buraro to the communities of Kichumba-Karangura, Hiking to Bundibudyo through Ruboni, Bwamba, and Turaco. In Kidepo Valley National park, it is 25km of Lonyiri nature walk through the shrubs of Napusmur which takes 8 hours with and fully guided.,In Mt Elgon National park, it is a 7km walk through the bamboo trail to Kapkwai cave walking through the tropical and bamboo forest which is approximately 4 hours walk or the 5km chabonet trail.
Other places are mabira forest walk, Bwindi impenetrable forest walks, Entebbe walk, Semiliki national park trails walk, fort portal at the crater trails and mabereganyinamwiru caves,Bugoma forest trails, lake Bunyonyi Trails.
Jinja and Kampala city tours;
on this you will spend your whole day with the city dwellers of the jolliest and clouded city in East Africa, this will be enjoyment after enjoyment where you will have to appreciate the Kampala city’s most enjoyed cuisine called the Rolex ( mixture of the fried egg, chapatti and tomatoes served when hot)ride around the city on a bodaboda, visit the most clouded and oldest market( owino market) and other historical and social site and monuments, you will end your day with Kampala nightlife at any booming top discotheque around the city.
White water rafting in Jinja city, explore more about the great Nile River, you will enjoy this breathtaking activity through the numerical waterfalls along the river, this is a fully guided activity and protection gears are also provided. Water rafting is available throughout the year.
Tubing activity, this activity is categorized into 3 segments to make sure that everyone is accommodated regardless of their age and physical capabilities. You will get to enjoy the Nile waters alongside the views of the landscape at the river banks and various waterfalls. The activity takes place in Jinja town along the Nile River.