SSEZIBWA  FALLS A BUGANDA CULTURAL CENTRE

Ssezibwa falls is a historical site located 35 km east of Kampala and 10 kms off Kampala Jinja highway and found in Mukono District. The waterfalls emerge from rocky grounds falling deep into a kind of oasis water collection surface. The place is  a cool environment pleasant for  complete relaxation. The Sezibwa Falls is also the scenery for collection tropical birds, especially for bird lovers, butterfly watching and relaxing in environmentally forest biomass system. Other tourist activities include: camping,boat drive, community walks, mountain biking, cultural tourism etc.

At Ssezibwa, hissing waterfalls sound welcomes you here to this natural colour environment. Sezibwa is a luganda word meaning some thing endless. The beautiful and spiritual Sezibwa Falls have long been one of the favorite nature preserves for Buganda Kabakas. Ssekabaka Mwanga II planted a giant tree here to show his respect for the Sezibwa Falls, and Muteesa II planted another. Both trees are regarded as sacred gifts from the Kabakas. This is where many natives flock for blessings for wealth and fortunes in their lives.
These falls are believed to have been born by humans many years ago. It is said that a woman, Nakangu of the Ekibe (wolf) clan gave birth to a twin river, which split into two distant streams by an island immediately below the waterfall. It is believed locally that the spirits of Nakangu unborn children-Ssezibwa and Mobeya-still inhabit the river. Whether you want to enjoy a picnic, explore the many local shrines or make an offering to the spirit, Ssezibwa is a wonderful place to visit.