FORT JESUS OF KALANGALA ISLANDS (SSESE HABITAT RESORT)

Every one can be forgiven to think that Jesus was shown the splendor of the world and tempted at ssese habitat resort the splendor of nature can be absorbed at a glance outside or inside any of the suites at the resort .the only restriction is the wallet .Uganda is gifted by nature as its mostly observed at the beauty of ssese island which really endowed with nature but with ssese island the creator seems to have been very generous in the resources of ssese with its crystal blue lake waters, birds, forests hills and valleys not long time of the ago when these goodies of nature would take one a lot of moving around to see them all as its believed that ssese island is a mojor attraction to many tourists of different status both local and international ,honey mooners and even singles they all acclimatize them selves around the beaches of ssese island . since now its coming to Christmas season so many tourists are rushing to take up their hotel bookings in the region as its alleged that the construction of the new ssese island resort would reduce on the crowding of tourist in the hotels around the island towards Christmas season as well as slowing down the accommodation prices ,ssese island resort ,whether lying on your bed or verandah you can observe the beauty of the island as its reffered to as a home rather than a village for more information
about your trip arrangement to Ssese island as its the best organizer for all your holiday trips to fort Jesus of kalangala.

One third of Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world, belongs to Uganda. Created around 12.000 years ago, when a tectonic shift caused the formation of a huge basin of water within the two branches of the Great Rift Valley. During that time many volcanic islands were formed, most of them in the northern part of Lake Victoria. The biggest one belongs to the Ssese Islands archipelago: Bugala Island.

Ssese islands, an archipelago of 84 islands in the north west area of the lake, was called by Baganda “Islands of God” because they believed to be inhabited by spirits and divinities, called Balubaale in luganda included Mukasa, the spirit of the lake.

A part of Bugala, where the headquarter of the district of Kalangala is located, there are many other inhabited islands like Bubembe, Bukasa, Bufumira e Banda.

All the 84 islands of Ssese islands are covered with a magnificent equatorial forest and are a paradise for birdwatchers and travellers who love tranquillity, peace and leisure. The island is inhabited by

Wildlife
Vervet monkey, Bushbuck, black and white colobus, hippos, sitatunga antelope endemic to the islands with larger horns than the mainland specie. Other endemic species are present on the islands like the creek rat and three butterfly species.

Birdlife
Visitors can see various different species of hornbills, barbets, turacos, robin chats, flycatchers and weavers. Very common are jewel-like pigmy kingfisher, brown throated wattle eye, paradise flycatcher, African fish eagle, palmnut vultures, little egret, great cormorant.

Activities
Pleasant walking all around Kalangala
Fishing
Swimming
Boat trips

BURUNDI IN TOURISM GEAR

BURUNDI IN TOURISM GEAR
Bujumbura, Burundi- Burundi has launched a campaign to boost its tourism industry with a pledge by the head of state, President Pierre Nkurunziza, to take tourism as a top development agenda. as one way to stimulate the development of the country
Speaking at the openning ceremony, held at Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika, Nkurunziza efforts the Burundian government has already made to take tourism to the next level, seen by many as one with immense potential. as this is to be reached on after a peace agreement signed between the government and the lebel readers In an attempt to bring peace as a tool for development
Some of the highlights that could boost tourism, said Nkurunziza, include the recent signing of the peace accord with the last remaining group of rebels and the peace building initiatives throughout the country.

""Government has undertaken a lot of effort to bring peace. Burundi’s tourism sector has been underdeveloped. According to statistics from the World Travel and Tourism Nkurunziza said tourism would serve the dual purpose of developing the economy and ensuring environmental protection.
He extolled ecotourism, saying community based initiatives and those aimed at fighting poverty should be given high priority. He also said the government was putting in place a policy to prevent poaching, illegal fishing and forest encroachment and burning.
He said government had formulated a new investment code that would soon be availed to stakeholders. The code outlines the many benefits to be enjoyed by potential investors.
In her speech, Carmen Nibigira, a top tourism stakeholder, said her motivation to help re-launch tourism in the country because she was a student of tourism. Her ideas were sharpened further when she attended a conference on tourism in Kampala.
During the re-launch week, invited guests were taken on a whirlwind tour of Burundi. Most of the areas of touristic interest were visited, all at the cost of the tourism board and through the contributions of stakeholders.
Areas visited were Kayanza where the Ruvubu power station and coffee growing areas are located, Ngozi, and coffee growing areas. Ngozi is also famous for its ambience and many people visit the place for recreation. The guests had a rest at Muyinga before traveling to Kirundo where they were treated to a great view of Cohoha and Rweru. Later, visitors traveled through Ruvubu National park where they were treated to sights of buffaloes, antelopes and beautiful trees. In Ruyigi, guests spent the night after watching traditional drummers and intore dancers.
The guests were also taken to Lac aux oiseaux for bird viewing and boat rides.
In Gitega, visitors were shown the famous tree marking the center of Burundi. It is believed that the tree stands equidistant from North and South, East and West. There is also an old German fort in Gitega, where the German governor of Rwanda-Urundi lived in 1896. In Theza visitors were able to see the great tea plantations and factory. In Busekera the group toured the batwa tourism village funded by the French Embassy.
Also visited during the trip were Saga Nyanza resort and hotel and Saga Resha, a construction sight for a tourism resort. In Bujumbura the tour saw Musee Vivant the Rwagasore Memorial, the Tourism information Center, and Parc de la Rusizi where hippos, birds and crocodiles live side by side.

migration of mgahinga gorillas

Migration of the gorillas
Well its alleged that due to the fact that gorillas are close to human beings but still they cant leave their element of wilderness as this is mostly evidenced in their continuous habit of seasonality movement of which its not predictable this has accounted to many tour operators running up and down as result of their gorilla permits which they had bought in advance to end up in aloes as gorillas cross to the other side as trans-boundary resources. its alleged that the Bwindi gorilla crossed to Rwanda in the recent few days which has greatly affected the tourism growth in Uganda’s side thus paving way for the Rwandese to have smile on their faces as now, their sales in terms of permits revenue is more than doubles ,
Unfortunately , the Uganda’s wild life authority benefits from the gorilla permits as before the gorillas had crossed to the other side, gorillas had spent some good time in Bwindi but its alleged that within a few months mountain gorilla will come back to Uganda’s side as these are trans-boundary resources they have free access to boarder crossing in their wilderness, though their dates of return is un known for more information about gorillas vis

Migration of the trans boundary resources{ Gorillas}

Migration of the gorillas

Well its alleged that due to the fact that mountain gorillas are close to human beings but still they cant leave their element of wilderness as this is mostly evidenced in their continuous habit of seasonality movement of which its not predictable this has accounted to many tour operators running up and down as result of their gorilla permits which they had bought in advance to end up in aloes as gorillas cross to the other side as trans-boundary resources. its alleged that the Bwindi gorilla crossed to Rwanda in the recent few days which has greatly affected the tourism growth in Uganda’s side thus paving way for the Rwandese to have smile on their faces as now, their sales in terms of permits revenue is more than doubles ,

Unfortunately , the Uganda’s wild life authority benefits from the gorilla permits as before the mountain gorillas had crossed to the other side of Rwanda but its alleged that the crossing of the gorrillas to Rwandas side has tremendously reduced UWA's sales gorillas had spent some good time in Bwindi but its alleged that within a few months gorilla will cross back to Uganda’s side as these are trans-boundary resources they have free access to boarder crossing in their wilderness, though their dates of return is un known for more information about gorillas visit www.vacation-safaris.com.

Batwa People in the Pearl of Africa

uganda the pearl of Africa is in inhabited by the Batwa people who are known for their shortest people around the world similarry to the Hotentontsand the koisan of south africa as its well known that the Batwa people formally lived in the ituri forest as it borders uganda and congo .these group of people were food gatherers during the early ages , curently these Batwa peole/pigmies occupy the vast land of kisoro near lake bunyonyi which is surounded by more than 56 islands which is accesible by .Its believed that many people used to have bad paspective of uganda as they used to term it is as land of politica turmoil which is not the case today,currently, uganda experiences the most positive image all over east african countries as many people travel from diferent states to pay avisit to the pearl of Africa uganda as its gifted by nature .currently the Batwa/ pigmies pertificipate in different acctivies to entertain the tourist who pay avisit aroud Bwindi impenetrable forest known for its famous gorilla treking. as these Batwa people contribute to the conservation measure around the impenetrable forest of the transboundary resoueces {mountain gorillas} in what we call partipatory aproach for your trips to Bwindi contact www.vacation-safaris.com

Sun rise of the Marangu Village

Marangu village, the land inhabited mainly by the famous Chagga tribe where there people travel from around the globe and pay avisit to malangu village to experience their interesting cultural activities including their traditional house,. Chagga people are known for their hospitality and friendliness thus people from around the globe pave a visit to these tribes because of their interesting culture organization, in what we call village stay tourism where they take opportunity to participate in their normal traditional activities. Such activities include zero grazing livestock feeding, coffee picking including processing and finally tasting a cup of locally made coffee and local beers. Preparation of their famous locally lunch recipe (MACHALARI and MTORI) done mainly by the Chagga women which embrace the sunrise of the chaga people Enjoy lunch at family house. Do not forget to taste the traditional locally made yoghurt

Sun rise of the Marangu Village

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Marangu village, the land inhabited mainly by the famous Chagga tribe where there's an opportunity to experience their interesting cultural activities including their traditional house,. Chagga people are known for their hospitality and friendliness thus people from around the globe pave avisit to these tribes becouse of thier interesting culture organisation,in what we call village stay tourism where they take opportunity to participate in their normal traditional activities. Such activities include zero grazing livestock feeding, coffee picking including processing and finally tasting a cup of locally made coffee and local beers. Preparation of their famous locally lunch recipe (MACHALARI and MTORI) done mainly by the Chagga women which embrace the sunrise of the chaga people Enjoy lunch at family house. Do not forget to taste the traditional locally made yoghurt