Uganda Culture & Lifestyle
Uganda culture and lifestyle is rich and has vivid history, ideal for cultural tourism. The country is blessed with a diverse culture and friendly people. There are over 30 different indigenous languages belonging to five distinct linguistic groups, and each region in Uganda has its distinct traditions and customs.
Cultural tourism enables visitors to Uganda have an in-depth understanding of its rich history, traditions, customs, and allows them intercultural exchange with locals. One can take village walks and be introduced to local culture and lifestyle right from its original roots.
Ugandan culture is of a true traditional Africa where the existence of Monarchies, traditional dances, cultural ceremonies, traditional marriages, traditional healers, story tellers, art and craft, cuisine and heritage are graciously preserved.
The historical sites like Uganda Martyrs shrine- Namugongo, Uganda Museum, Independence Park, Bulange Mengo, Namirembe Cathedral, Bahai Temple, Makerere University and Lubiri are good for viewing.
Visit Katwe salts and see how salt has been made for centuries, visit the foot hills of the mountains of the moon and enjoy the rich cultures of its people.
Cultural trails can lead you to Rain forests and spend a day with original people of Uganda the Batwa (pygmy) on the Batwa trails or a visit to Kasubi tombs the burial ground for Bugandaâs kings.
Kasubi tombs is of great significance to Baganda because not only it is a resting place for past kings, but a religious place for the royal family, where the Kabaka and his people carry out important rituals to Buganda culture and also a home to âroyal drumsâ.
Uganda is a multi-cultural society where all religious faiths practicefreely, and people from any part of the world are welcome to visit without hindrances.
The Capital Kampala is a vibrant city that buzzes at night.Â
Drama groups sing, dance and play their music; live bands perform in different places, night clubs and bars open until late with variety of music and entertainment.Some of our Exclusive luxury Holiday Packages