SSezibwa Falls
These spectacular falls are believed to have been born by humans many years ago.
The sounds of hissing waterfalls welcomes you here, the environment in ssezibwa has natural colour. Ssezibwa is a luganda word meaning ƒ?~some thing endlessƒ?T The beautiful and spiritual Ssezibwa Falls have long been one of the favorite nature preserves for Bugandaƒ?Ts Kabakas. Ssekabaka Mwanga II planted a giant tree here to show his respect for the Ssezibwa Falls, and Muteesa II planted another. Both trees are regarded as sacred gifts from the Kabakas.This is where many natives flock for blessings, wealth, and fortunes.
It is believed that a woman called Nakangu of the Echibe clan gave birth not to two children, but a twin river, which split into two distant streams by an island immediately below the waterfall. It is believed locally that the spirits of Nakanguƒ?Ts unborn children-Ssezibwa and Mobeya-still inhabit the river, and it was once customary for any Muganda passing its source at Namukono, some 20km further east, to throw a handful of grass or stones into it for good luck.
Location:
Ssezibwa falls is a historical site located 35 km east of Kampala and 10 kms off Kampala Jinja highway.
Getting there:
Ssezibwa Falls is located in Kyaggwe County along the Kampala-Jinja Road. When coming from Kampala, drive 35 Kilometers along the Kampala-Jinja Road through Mukono Town to Kayanja Trading Center. Turn right at Kayanja Trading Center onto a dirt road that goes to the falls.
Attractions and Activities:
- Scenic Viewing
- Rock climbing
- Bird watching
- Cultural ceremonies and performances
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