



HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY
Uganda – a country full of color, natural beauty, tropical warmth and endless bounty. These attributes have, throughout history, attracted humans to its shores with promises of riches and plenty. Throughout tens of thousands of years Uganda has been home to numerous peoples distributed over its rugged geography. These isolated cultures evolved and adapted to their unique surroundings, in some cases thriving and leaving an indelible mark.
Thankfully, some of the relics of these ancient societies have survived, leaving us in awe of their advanced methods of gold work, for example, and their skilled craftsmanship, including some methods which are still to be replicated by modern artisans. Mystery Gorilla Safaris has pioneered Uganda’s only historical and archaeological tour in one of the continent’s most historically important yet least studied countries. We’ve gathered some of the country’s top experts in their respective fields of anthropology, colonial history, archaeology, sociology and archaeobotany, all working together to give an unprecedented, cross-disciplinary insight into their chosen topics, whether it be the marvelous mountains of the moon-Rwenzori National park, the Buganda royal tombs at Kasubi, archeological earthworks of Bigo bya Mugyenyi, the mysterious, captivating geometric rock art Nyero, the Ntusi man-made mounds and basin or Kibiro salt producing village.
Our experts are conducting ongoing studies which, excitingly, you have the chance to inquire into. During your visit, Uganda’s historically rich and diverse story will start to emerge, as we explore both its pre-colonial and British colonial history across the country, in various settings, from the impenetrable forests of Mgahinga-Bwindi, to the temperate forests and mountains of the Elgon, to the dry tropical forests of Murchison national Park. For well-read and inquisitive travelers, Uganda is a historical and anthropological paradise which will leave you yearning for more.
ECOSYSTEMS
- • Murchison falls Np
- • Humid and wet tropical forest
- • Savannah grasslands
- • Wetlands
- • Afro-montane Forest
- • Afro-Alpine Forest
- • Mixed bamboo-belt forest
- • Rivers
- • Lakes
POSSIBLE SPECIES
- • Mountain Gorillas
- • Rothschild Giraffe
- • Forest elephants
- • African shoebill
- • L’hoest monkeys
- • Silvery-brown Tamarin (E)
- • Golden Monkey
- • African elephant
- • Nile crocodile
- • Rock python
- • Tree climbing lions
- • Leopard
- • Rhinos
- • Cape Buffalos
- • Red Howler-Monkey
- • Lake Otter
- • Cheetahs
- • Scarlet-turfted malachite sun bird
- • Various antelopes
MAIN LOCATIONS
- • Rwenzori National Park (UNESCO)
- • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (UNESCO)
- • Nyero rock art
- • Buganda Royal tombs Kasubi (UNESCO)
- • Bigo bya Mugyenyi – archeological earthworks
- • Ntusi – man-made mounds and basin
- • The Equator
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO TRAVEL
- All months aside from April, May, and October (months with highest rainfall)
PRICES ARE PROVIDED
- UPON REQUEST
- OVERVIEW
- SAMPLE ITINERARY
- GALLERY
- TRAVEL TIMES
- PRICES
- KEY LOCATIONS
HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY
Uganda – a country full of color, natural beauty, tropical warmth and endless bounty. These attributes have, throughout history, attracted humans to its shores with promises of riches and plenty. Throughout tens of thousands of years Uganda has been home to numerous peoples distributed over its rugged geography. These isolated cultures evolved and adapted to their unique surroundings, in some cases thriving and leaving an indelible mark.
Thankfully, some of the relics of these ancient societies have survived, leaving us in awe of their advanced methods of gold work, for example, and their skilled craftsmanship, including some methods which are still to be replicated by modern artisans. Mystery Gorilla Safaris has pioneered Uganda’s only historical and archaeological tour in one of the continent’s most historically important yet least studied countries. We’ve gathered some of the country’s top experts in their respective fields of anthropology, colonial history, archaeology, sociology and archaeobotany, all working together to give an unprecedented, cross-disciplinary insight into their chosen topics, whether it be the marvelous mountains of the moon-Rwenzori National park, the Buganda royal tombs at Kasubi, archeological earthworks of Bigo bya Mugyenyi, the mysterious, captivating geometric rock art Nyero, the Ntusi man-made mounds and basin or Kibiro salt producing village.
Our experts are conducting ongoing studies which, excitingly, you have the chance to inquire into. During your visit, Uganda’s historically rich and diverse story will start to emerge, as we explore both its pre-colonial and British colonial history across the country, in various settings, from the impenetrable forests of Mgahinga-Bwindi, to the temperate forests and mountains of the Elgon, to the dry tropical forests of Murchison national Park. For well-read and inquisitive travelers, Uganda is a historical and anthropological paradise which will leave you yearning for more.
Days 1-2: Arrive to Kampala. City tour with markets, museum, Royal tombs and Cathedrals of Kampala. Dinner with rock art expert.
Days 3 to 5: Transfer to Mbale. Visits to Siyiyi, sipi falls and Nyero rock art sites. Fly back to Kampala and transfer to Sembabule.
Days 6 to 8: Visit Bigo bya Mugyenyi and Ntusi Archaeological sites. Tour of Fortportal city and Amabere ga nyina mwiru caves, Katwe salt lake. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Days 9 & 10: Visits to Punishment Island on Lake Bunyonyi-Kabale, Ichangushe and Kishamba islands with burial caves on Lake Mutanda, Garama, Ruhenju and Mwambike caves in Kisoro. Other local sites also visited.
Days 10 & 11: Transfer to Kisizi falls. Enroute, visit local indigenous culture of the Batwa in Echuya forest, Kigezi monument, Churchhill viewpoint at Kanaaba.
Day 12 to 14: Transfer to Kampala. Historical and archaeological city tour. Fly home.
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO TRAVEL
- All months aside from April, May, and October (months with highest rainfall)
PRICES ARE PROVIDED
- UPON REQUEST
MAIN LOCATIONS
- • Rwenzori National Park (UNESCO)
- • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (UNESCO)
- • Nyero rock art
- • Buganda Royal tombs Kasubi (UNESCO)
- • Bigo bya Mugyenyi - archeological earthworks
- • Ntusi – man-made mounds and basin
- • The Equator
WHY BOOK

ONE OF A KIND
This is the only tour of its kind in Uganda, brought to you exclusively by Mystery Gorilla Safaris

EXPERT LED
Uganda’s foremost experts discuss the various cultures and historical sites that we include in our tours

ONGOING STUDIES
Hear about it first and become immersed in new investigations

STUNNING LOCATIONS
Uganda’s mountains, valleys, plains, jungles, and towns provide an unforgettable backdrop

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
We include visits to Uganda’s top UNESCO sites



