Kisoro is that town in the pearl of Africa that gives magical moments that take tourists to cloud nine after they have glanced at the shimmering natural beauties that are bestowed in the city. This undulating town is found in the southwestern part of the pearl of Africa about 550 km from the city Capital. Bordered by Kanungu district in the north, Kabale in the east, the park is neighbors to Rwanda in the south and DR. Congo in the west.
Traveling to Kisoro town
Travelers have to hit either the road to get to this breathtaking town or aviate to the town by air. Traveling to Kisoro by road, tourists cover an estimated distance of about 550 km to get to the park. The journey entails rewarding scenic views from Kampala to Kabale, the majestic surroundings from Kabale to Kisoro should not be missed plus the unforgettable views one can enjoy while they are on their tourist attraction destination while in the city.
A flight to Rwanda’s capital city offers the shortest route possible as tourists can have 3 hours of travel from the country of thousands hills to Uganda’ fine Kisoro. Also, tourists can fly from the Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro airstrip and the life of adventure begins.
What to see and do in and around Kisoro town.
- The mighty Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Kisoro is Africa’s Switzerland commonly known due to its undulating nature and boasts gorilla national parks the most famous being Bwindi. This world heritage site is a marvelous naturally crafted fit for the endangered mountain gorillas.
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the smallest national park in the country offers yet undying views of the rare mountain gorillas in the enormously popular Kisoro district. The Batwa are some of the amazing tribes whose culture and history will wow the tourists.
- The Virunga mountains
Mgahinga is surely an impressive place to be in as it offers three of the 8 mountain that comprise of the Virunga ranges. Muhavura the highest of the three offers views to other Virunga mountains, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo that gives tourists a chance to straddle among the three mountain gorilla countries at the same time.
- Cave exploration
The Garama caves are a famous cave exploration that tourists shouldn’t miss while in Kisoro town. The caves were anciently used by the Batwa as tribal war hideouts, tourists get to listen to folk songs song by the Batwa women. The cave exploration is allured by the lava tubes that were left by the volcanic activity. Other caves in the famous Kisoro town include Soko, Mwambika, and Ruhenju caves.
- Cultural performance
The extremely unique cultures of the people of Batwa and Bafumbira are what tourists get to appreciate when they visit their motherland. The cultural dances given off by the locals greatly entice visitors and make them yearn for more. Enjoy the sumptuous meals prepared by the local traditional women while enjoying the traditional stories of the community people.
- Bird watching
This activity is mind-blowing as it offers tourists great views of the various birds that fly around the town, especially in the Mgahinga Gorilla and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. Some of the birds are only endemic to the Albertine rift like the handsome spurfowl, Shelley’s crimson wing, strange weaver regal sunbird, and other birds that can be spotted in the gorilla parks like the Rwenzori turaco, dusky crimson wing, Ruwenzori batis, and black kite among others.
- Market and community visits
Tourists who chance market days that fall on specific days well known by the community should ensure that they enjoy the cool evening walks through the market, tourists can even buy anything of their interest from the market that can work as a souvenir.
