Kagulu Rock, Busoga Tourism Site upgrade works start

The Uganda Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) is undertaking upgrading works on one of Busoga’s fastest growing tourism sites, the Kagulu Rock.

The works Kaguru Rock include construction of steps and other amenities.

Kagulu Rock is located in Buyende district which is 30 Km off Kamuli town and about 106km from Jinja City in Eastern Uganda, 191 km from capital Kampala.

It is about 4 hours drive from Kampala the capital of Uganda to Kagulu Rock.

Kagulu Rock hill rises at approximately 3,500 ft above sea level with great 360 degree views around it.

Since 2003, many visitors especially foreigners have been enjoying rock climbing at Kagulu Hill but with no proper development and limited facilities to use.

The Busoga Tourism Initiative decided to interest many other tourism stakeholders and domestic tourists to start rock climbing as an alternative experience from water rafting and hiking in forests to combine the cultural heritage of Busoga and rock climbing.

According to Busoga Tourism Initiative, Kagulu Hill is a mystical wonder, which marks the first settlement area for Basoga people who migrated from Bunyoro led by the then Prince Mukama.

The Rock at Kagulu Hill is believed to his settlement and later his Kingdom seat due to its high altitude that allowed him have great views of the surrounding. Although the cultural value of Kagulu extends to cover a wide area, the remaining and visible landmark is the Kagulu hill.

The hill sits in between two roads that divide at the foothill to lead to Gwaya and Iyingo areas. Kagulu hill is also among a handful of hills in Uganda that have been adapted for tourism with continued rock climbing opportunities.

One side of the hill has several steps all the way to the top for someone not keen on going the rough way but do not be fooled taking the many steps is equally strenuous.

At the top is a spectacular 360 view with an expanse of green vegetation and views of Lake Kyoga found in northern Uganda.