Ssezibwa falls are found in Mukono district, about 37kms along Kampala Jinja highway.
They are on the Ssezibwa River which flows from the wetlands between Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga, West of Victoria Nile in Buikwe District northwards through Mukono District into Lake Kyoga in Kayunga District.
The falls are about seven meters high and they emerge from the rocky grounds falling deep into a kind of oasis water collection surface, before draining in River Ssezibwa, leaving at the back a breezy environment enjoyable to total leisure and relaxation. The falls are also the panorama for a collection of tropical birds, ideal for bird watchers, butterfly watching and relaxing in environmentally forested areas.
Ssezibwa Falls are believed to have been ‘born’ by a human being many years ago. It is said that a woman by the names of Nakangu of the Ekibe (Wolf) clan gave birth to a twin river, which split into two distant streams and an island immediately below the waterfalls. It is believed locally that the spirits of Nakangu’s unborn children, Ssezibwa and Mobeya still inhabit the river and it was once customary and habitual for any Muganda passing by its source at Namukono, some 20km further east to throw a handful of grass or stones into it for great fortunes in life
At Ssezibwa, hissing sounds from the waterfalls welcomes you to this natural atmosphere. Ssezibwa is a local idiom implying “something endless” The good-looking and sacred Ssezibwa Falls have long been one of the favourite natural reserves for Buganda’s Kabakas .
Ssekabaka Mwanga II planted a giant tree at the site to demonstrate his respect and high esteem he had for the wonderful Ssezibwa Falls and Muteesa II planted another tree at the same place, an act of reverence too. Both trees are regarded as sacred gifts from the Kabakas. And this reason and the wonderful nature of the falls, many people flock the area for blessings for wealth and prosperity, marriage stability and general fortunes in their daily social lives.
The Falls are an excellent and convenient place where one can enjoy and experience the wonders of nature. Among the activities a tourist can enjoy include:
1. Camping
2. Nature-guided walks
3. Bird and butterfly Watching
4. Photography on the top of the falls
5. Boat drive and canoeing
6. Community/nature walks
7. Mountain biking
8. Rock climbing
9. Caving
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