Explore the Nyakasura Caves : The Nyakasura Caves (Amabere Caves) is located at Nyakasura Falls, about 9km from Fort Portal town. It is a large overhang, the name Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru is translated as “Breasts of Nyina Mwiru make” Nyina Mwiru was the daughter of a king who reportedly had her breasts cut off to make to men not to be attracted to her.
This drastic plan failed and the king hid her in the cave. However with her allure still strong she became pregnant to the Batembuzi King Isaza and lgave birth to their son, Ndahura.
Not able to breastfeed the infant herself, she used dripping from the stalactites, which appeared milky because of its calcium content. Ndahura went on to fulfil a prophecy that he would become king and take over Bukuku’s throne, a throne that was rightfully Isaza’s. Ndahura went on to form one of the great empires of the Great Lakes area of Africa.
Or so legend has it! So on a Uganda safari tour this is one of the recommended places to visit in the Uganda with a safari guide you will enjoy this lovely scenery and the basic sweet features of found on it.
Honestly, the caves are worth a visit only as part of an extended walk in the area which would also take in the waterfall at nyakasura as well as crater lakes around. While there, you can stand behind the waterfall which is a sliver experience and even swim in small icy cold pools and you may end up surrounded by colobus monkeys!
With the help of a safari guide you will be taken through the often wet and slippery path way to the waterfall and caves. The three minutes’ walk, guided by guides will enthuse you with ancient folklore to make the visit worthwhile! There is also a nearby campsite, Explore the Nyakasura Caves.
The campsites are found in fort portal and Kibale forest National Park. This will help one to know about the local culture and the lovely legends trailing in the caves and the surrounding crater lakes safari tours briefs that these should be in your possession for safety and a better movement:
- Hiking boots, since the trail down the caves is so slippery.
- Long trousers, to prevent things from wounding you
- Long sleeved shirts
- Light rain jackets
- A bag pack with one liter of water
- A hat and maybe some dried fruits or snacks
From this site, you can hike to Nyakasura hill which will give you views different crater lakes and a visit to the marking of a large foot in the area believed to belong to one of the last Batembuzi dynasty people who were giants.
One of these Crater lakes is the famous Ndali Crater Lake found on the 20000 shillings of Uganda. The guide from safari continues to say that the tree behind it is known as” the money tree”
THE LARGE FOOT OF THE GAINT FROM BATEMBU
NYINAWIRU is believed have been a nephilim or let’s say a giant, according to history such creatures had larger than normal body parts.
So as nyinawiru was escaping from the cave with her lover it’s believed that she had been imprisoned with her dog and on the move the dog got stuck in the slippery and muddy ground. This forced her to turn back and get it as they were leaving her foot touched the slippery muddy ground and her foot step mark stayed till date.
So no your lovely visit to this historical are you should consider to see it too, for its such a great foot mark see, imagine us having such a hug foot would shoes feet us!
SIDE ACTIVITIES AT THE SITE
Swimming in the waters of Nyankasu Lake.
Bat viewing
Bird watching
Environmental study
Visiting local markets and art galleries
