UNESCO Sites in Uganda

Uganda UNESCO has registered 3 sites on the World Heritage list and 5 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Uganda and the corresponding map.

Uganda UNESCO list

1. Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi
2. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
3. Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Uganda UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Uganda.

Description

1. The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. It is a royal burial site for the kings of the Buganda Kingdom, one of Uganda’s largest and most powerful kingdoms. The site includes several thatched-roofed buildings, known as “Muzibu-Azaala-Mpanga”, considered important examples of traditional African architecture and cultural heritage.
2. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a protected area in southwestern Uganda, known for its exceptional biodiversity and unique ecosystem. The park is home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and other primate species, birds, and mammals. Its stunning natural beauty is known for its lush forests, steep valleys, and misty mountain peaks.
3. Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a protected area in western Uganda known for its stunning natural beauty and unique ecosystems. The park includes the Rwenzori Mountains, the highest mountain range in Africa, and provides habitats for various rare and endemic plant and animal species. The park also includes several waterfalls, lakes, and rivers, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uganda have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Bigo bya Mugyenyi (Archaeological Earthworks)
2. Kibiro (Salt producing village)
3. Ntusi (man-made mounds and Basin)
4. Nyero and other hunter-gatherer geometric rock art sites in eastern Uganda
5. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP)