A Brief History Of Kawanga Forest
Kawanga Forest is linked to the modern history of the Buganda kingdom, an interlacustrine entity in Central Uganda. Like most of the islands, the natural vegetation in most of the islands at hilltops was dominated by grasslands. “Bweya” the central village means grassland. “Buligo” at the northern edge is a translation of a place to
Read MoreAn eco-tourist 1950s- themed lodge
Kawanga Forest Lodge is an eco-tourist 1950s- themed simple set of accomodations in Kawanga Forest a privately operated tropical moist rain forest on the outskirts of Kalangala township. .
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The forest is home to fast growing number of hardwood tree species growing in nature like mahogany, musizi and others. It is also home to various wildfruits and herbs of medicinal value. The owners grow coffee in a few selected spots in the forest. The lakefront has a big watershed where River Kawanga empties into
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The owners of the lodge a family owned business can arrange tours of the islands in advance for up to two days of visits to historical sites, the museum, geographical points of interest including Port Speke where British explorer Speke landed in 1862 on the edge of Lutoboka bay. Bugoma village where the first Catholic
Read MoreKawanga Forest is linked to the modern history of the Buganda kingdom
The Roman Catholic mission was first located in Kawanga Forest probably to take advantage of readily available water sources and access to the lake. In the early 1900s, a block of 1 ½ square miles or 900 hectares was allotted under the 1900 Buganda Agreement to Ham Mukasa, the Kyaggwe county Chief “Sekiboobo”. In establishing
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