Each
kingdom in Uganda like any other part of the world features its own unique
history and so is Ankole Kingdom! Despite this fact, when it comes to cultural
safaris in Uganda, very few places always feature on top list and Ankole
Kingdom is rarely heard compared to others renowned cultural sites. For any
plans to spend your holiday in western Uganda or perhaps you wish to make your
safari a complete one in this region then the best is for you to consider
Itaaba Kyabanyoro a must to visit and you will get the best of your cultural
trip in this particular side of this magical country. Itaaba Kyabanyoro is one
of Uganda’s most significant cultural site with unique history of Ankole
Kingdom. It is from this site that the last king of the Mighty Bachwezi Empire ‘Wamala’
crafted the sacred Bagyendanwa royal drum. Today, it features among a few
incredible tourist sites with rich history that is worth exploring while you
are on Uganda safari
This sacred
site is considered as a main source of power, dominance and right to command.
It is believed that it is one of the greatest requirements for recognition of
Ankole kings. In other words, no King of Ankole gets recognition by the locals
without having this significant sacred drum. Amazingly, the Bagyendanwa and
other royal drums can beat themselves in case something bad occurs within the
kingdom for instance violations, discontent or abomination. They can only stop
beating till the main cause of the abomination is discovered brought to light
and dealt with by the kingdom officials who may decide to carry out some
traditional rituals and occasions from any of their sacred places.
Location
of Itaaba Kyabanyoro
This cultural site lies about a few
kilometers off Mbarara Town just along the Mbarara-Kabale route in area known
as Kinoni Rwampara. For any plans to explore parts of southwestern Uganda, this
is one cultural landmark that you shouldn’t to miss. Other significant cultural
sites for you to explore in Mbarara include Sanga cultural village-this is
incredible cultural center for the Hima tribe. It is situated at Sanga junction
and ideal for visitors on safari to Lake Mburo National Park. Traditional
ornaments and regalia of the tribe also exist here and you can also have
enjoyable cultural experiences on distinct cultural ways of the Hima women.
Igongo cultural center a renowned site where most visitors on safari to western
Uganda make stopovers at for lunch and a visit to its museum to explore more
about the cultures and history of people of southwestern Uganda. You may also
pay a visit to Nkokenjeru tombs if Ankole where the last two kings of Ankole
kingdom were buried-Omugabe Kahaya the second who was buried in 1944 and
Omugabe Rutahaba Gasyonga the second in 1982. This cultural treasure lies
within Kakiika-Mbarara district
In conclusion, if you plan to pay a visit
to western Uganda and specifically Mbarara, Itaaba Kyabanyoro is that one
remarkable cultural site you shouldn’t miss to explore.
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