Mbale City Safari Experiences: Mbale is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Mbale District, Mbale is approximately 225 kilometers northeast of Kampala and it is known as the land of the bagisu people.
While on a tour to Mbale town, you will get to know that Mbale town’s history dates back to Uganda’s colonial days and some of the old buildings are still in active use in the town and these provide relevant information about the town and its people.
While we choose to learn more about this city, in this article we get to marvel at some of the attractions and the safari activities one can enjoy while in Mbale as they get to discover the history behind the city and also the cultural ways of the people in Mbale town and these include;
City Walk in Mbale
How can one visit Mbale town and not get the chance to visit the city of Mbale asin get to have a city walk through the town and have a sense of a calmer feel plus also getting to learn more about the deep culture of coffee, see the various old buildings, interact with locals, and connect with the place?
Hiking
As it is known that Mbale is a land of hills therefore all those who get to visit the city have a chance to engage in numerous hikes at the destinations where these hikes are conducted such as; the popular Sipi Falls, and Wanale cliff, or hike inside Mount Elgon National Park
Visit Sipi Falls
While on a tour to Mbale town, sightseers have a chance to also get a visit at the great Sip falls as they get to marvel at the falls which are known to be a series of 3 beautiful waterfalls in Kapchorwa and while they are here they can get to enjoy numerous attractions and beautiful scenic views of the falls.
Visit Mount Elgon National Park
This is the most famous attraction in Mbale town, mt elgon national park is known to be home to the second tallest mountain in the Pearl of Africa and also known to be home to numerous wildlife hence while at the national park, there are other numerous safari activities that can be carried out by visitors making the safari to Mbale even more memorable.
Bird watching
As it is well known that Uganda is home to over 1000 different bird species and the areas around Mbale are good for bird watching because of the numerous flora which is around the city, for all bird lovers at Mbale city there are chances to marvel at numerous birds such as; cinnamon-chested bee-eaters, golden-winged sunbirds, and Doherty’s bush strike and lots more hence ranking the destination a great birders paradise.
Attend the Imbalu Ceremony
Visitors who get the chance to visit the city during the season of imbalu ceremonies have a chance to learn about Mbale’s most treasured culture, The Imbalu (male circumcision) is a traditional ceremony among the Bagisu tribespeople that marks the initiation of boys into manhood. And while you get a chance to learn more about this you will realize that mbale is indeed a treasure of cultural experiences in Uganda.
Contact our trusted tour operators for more information and inquiries about Mbale city safari experiences and then book with our tours and travel companies such as; Achieve Global Safaris who offer the best tour packages while on your safari.
