°Kabale district [capital = Kabale]
°Bwindi National Park
in
°Buhoma
also in
°Kanungu and Kisoro district
°
Bwindi Park covers 32,000 ha and is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns. Many types of birds and butterflies can also be found there, as well as many endangered species, including the mountain gorilla.
°Kampala district [capital = Kampala]
°Kasubi Royal Tombs
in
°Kampala
on
°Masiro Road
°
Four royal tombs now lie within the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the main building, which is circular and surmounted by a dome. It is a major example of an architectural achievement in organic materials, principally wood, thatch, reed, wattle and daub. The site's main significance lies, however, in its intangible values of belief, spirituality, continuity and identity.
°Kasese district [capital = Kasese]
°Rwenzori Mountains National Park
in
°Bundibugyo
at
° N0 13 25 E29 55 27
°
The Rwenzori Mountains are the highest and most permanent sources of the River Nile, and constitute a vital water catchment. Their multitude of fast flowing rivers, magnificent waterfalls and stratified vegetation make the property exceptionally scenic and beautiful. The mountains are well-known for their unique alpine flora which includes many species endemic to the Albertine Rift in the higher altitude zones including giant heathers, groundsels and lobelias.
