Kagulu Hill, also Kagulu Rock, is a rocky prominence that rises 3,500 feet (1,067 m), above sea level, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[1]
| Kagulu Hill | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) |
| Coordinates | 01°13′15″N 33°19′50″E / 1.22083°N 33.33056°E |
| Geography | |
  Kagulu Hill Kagulu, Buyende District, Uganda | |
| Geology | |
| Last eruption | 22/09/2000 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Eria Kasozi Bukenya |
| Easiest route | Jinja road |
Location
editThe hill is located in Buyende county, Buyende District, in Uganda's Eastern Region.[2] This is about 42 kilometres (26 mi) north-east of Kamuli, the nearest town.[3]
Kagulu is approximately 106 kilometres (66 mi) north of Jinja, the largest city in the Busoga sub-region.[4] The coordinates of Kagulu Hill are 01°13'15.0"N, 33°19'50.0"E (Latitude:1.220833; Longitude:33.330556).[5]
History
editOral tradition holds that the Basoga migrated to present-day Busoga from the east, circa 1650 AD. The original Basoga are said to have arrived across Lake Kyoga and settled in the caves at the bottom of this hill. The Basoga have traditional caretakers who live on the hill, going back many centuries.[2][6]
The caves were discovered in 1686, during the reign of Olimi I of Bunyoro Kitara. When Bunyoro conquered Busoga, Prince Mukama Namutukula of Bunyoro made the Kagulu caves his personal residence.[7] The location where Namutukula landed by boat, lies about 10 kilometres (6 mi) away, on the shores of Lake Kyoga. To the west of Kagulu Hill, are six smaller hills in a line namely; Kagwese, Mawaale, Mpanga, Nakyeere, Bukolimo and Butadewo.[8]
Tourism
editDue to the panoramic view from the top, the rocky hill has become a tourist attraction in the 21st century. From the top of Kagulu Hill, one can view the Victoria Nile, where it enters Lake Kyoga. There is a waterfall, where water emanates from the rocks and cascades down the hill. Exploring the caves at the bottom of the hill offers another activity to visiting travelers.[7][8][9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Prime Uganda Safaris (17 November 2018). "Kagulu Hill, A New Uganda Safari Rocky Adventure". Kampala: Prime Uganda Safaris. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ a b Administrator (5 August 2017). "Climbing the Mysterious Kagulu Hill". Kampala: The Uganda Guide. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (17 November 2018). "Distance between Kamuli, Uganda and Kagulu, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (17 November 2018). "Distance between Jinja Municipality, Uganda and Kagulu, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Location of Kagulu Hill, Buyende District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ Prime Uganda Safaris (17 November 2018). "Kagulu Hill: A Thrilling Uganda Safari Adventure". Kampala: Prime Uganda Safaris. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ a b Edgar R. Batte (13 February 2013). "Kagulu Hill: The Rocky Adventure". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ a b Tom Gwebayanga, and Esther Namirimu (7 May 2013). "Kagulu hill climbing race to boost Busoga's tourism". Kampala. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ Namirimu, Esther (4 May 2013). "The Kagulu hill climbing challenge for health outreach". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
External links
edit- Climbing Kagulu Hill of Mystery As of 2 June 2013.