Exploring the History of Buganda Kingdom Around the Campfire , Under the Stars on Lake Victoria.

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Have you ever wanted to spend a night under the stars, listening to stories and campfire songs by the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda? Let's explore what this memorable evening has in store. As the sunsets travelers gather around campfires before retiring for the evening, it's accustomed to either serve a traditional dish such as cassava and a variety of fish species boiled together, or steamed matooke served with peanut sauce/stewed beans or any meat of your choice all washed down with some cold beer or refreshing soda. Sitting around a campfire by the shores is one of the best ways to learn about the historic Buganda kingdom and its impact on Uganda's political nature. Our guide will share stories about the lake, its Buganda clans , and its history. Stories that have passed from generation to generation will come alive as you are gathered around the fire with a few new local native Islanders. The Kingdom of Buganda was once one of the most powerful kingdoms in East Africa. It is located on a stretch of land along Lake Victoria from the district of Masaka to Hoima, including Uganda's capital, Kampala, making it one of Uganda's most significant tribes out of the 56 tribes in the Pearl Of Africa. According to oral histories, Buganda was founded by Kato Kintu in the 14th century, establishing a great kingdom that lasted until 1967 when it was abolished by Idi Amin's military regime, but later restored by other presidents. Buganda has played an important role in Uganda's culture for years. While some aspects of it's traditional structures in Uganda have changed over time, some customs remain unchanged. For example, Bagisu tribes still practice circumcision as part of their initiation into adulthood. Leaders of Buganda's royal family are still referred to as "Kabaka", it's also believed that leaders of Buganda clans used to use crocodiles as transportation means on Lake Victoria. After listening to these captivating tales, it’s time for some traditional campfire/your playlist on a mini-speaker songs. These toe-tapping beats are sure to get your feet moving and even motivate you to explore nightlife in Ssese Islands.

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