A memorable trip to the land of milk and honey awaits you as you partake in an unforgettable journey to the heart of the former Ankole (Nkore) Kingdom, a centralized polity founded in c. 1500 in the power vacuum created by the demise of the Bacwezi. Unlike other pre-colonial kingdoms of Uganda, Ankole society was divided into two rigidly stratified but mutually interdependent castes, such as the pastoralist Bahima mobility and the agriculturist Bairu peasantry.
Ankole was ruled by a monarch known as Omugabe, a hereditary title given to notable Bahinda clan members of the Bahima. Omugabe was assisted by a chosen Enganzi (prime minister) and a number of local chiefs.
The majority of Uganda’s national parks are accessible from Mbarara, which is located in western Uganda.
Prepare to visit the Biharwe Solar Eclipse monument while in Mbarara, Uganda’s second-largest city, and learn about the monument’s history while admiring Mbarara’s beauty from a distance. This monument has been in existence for 500 years.
Also, you will have the chance to visit the Enyenyebwa Culture Centre and fully immerse yourself in traditional Ankole culture. While you’re here, you’ll see, among other things, a realistic demonstration of milk processing in a traditional home. You may alternatively decide to remain in the fields where the long-horned cattle graze.
Visit the Igongo Cultural Center and Igongo Museum later to discover more about the history and present of the Ankole region, including its leadership, gastronomy, traditional family life, traditional instruments, and cultural practices. The Igongo Culture Centre is a stylish, multidimensional building situated next to the Masaka Road in Biharwe, 6 kilometers to the west of Mbarara. Presenting, preserving, and promoting the history and culture of the extinct Ankole kingdom is its main goal.
Also, you will have the chance to go to the Nkokonjeru Royal Tombs. Several of the Ankole kings, such as King Charles Godfrey Rutahaba Gashyonga II, who passed away in 1982, and King Edward Solomon Kahaya II, who passed away in 1944, are buried here.
You may also check out Mbarara’s various nightlife hotspots for an exciting nightlife experience.
Activities;
- Biharwe Eclipse monument tour
- Igongo cultural centre
- Igongo museum
- Enyenyebwa Cultural Centre
- Mugaba Palace tour
- Nkokonjeru Royal Tombs visit
- Price per Person, Starting from US$150
