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Nyungu Yamawe is forest park which was started in 2019 by Workspaces Ltd, a conservation social enterprise in Uganda.[1]
Located in Kira off Bulindo road, Kitukutwe Trading Centre[2], the park spans over 100 acres of nature conservancy dedicated to creating a sustainability based adventure lifetime learning experience.
The name Nyungu Yamawe is synonymous with the King of the Nyamwezi people, in the Northern part of Tanzania and South-Western Uganda.[3]
The Park is one of its kind in Uganda with nature inspired co-living and co-working spaces sustainably constructed to further climate mitigation measures.[4]
The park is suitable for camping, its also offers ample space for Yoga Centre a swimming pool, wood, Bamboo and grass eco-cottages.[5][6][7]
This Park hosts different events such as the famous Rumble In The Jungle, Ndeku festival, meat carnivals and so on.[8] [9][10]
The Park is meant to encourage social bonding with nature in its original form. It is meant to encourage environmental protection, and conservation while creating opportunities for people to celebrate.[11][12]
Other famous activities at the park include Zip Lining, forest walks, La Forest Spa, Forest Amphitheatre, Nyama choma, Yoga space among others.
References
[edit]- ^ Matogo, Philip (2022-04-25). "Nyungu-ya-Mawe is a forest park themed on relaxation and leisure". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ MUHINDO, SAMUEL (2022-07-26). "What Kitukutwe lacks in fancy name now makes up for in affluence". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Shorter, Aylward (April 1968). "Nyungu-ya-Mawe and the 'Empire of the Ruga-rugas'". The Journal of African History. 9 (2): 235–259. doi:10.1017/S0021853700008859. ISSN 1469-5138.
- ^ "Domestic Tourism: A Closer Look at Impacts of Explore Uganda Campaigns". ChimpReports. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "How Camping Experiences are Taking Shape in Uganda". ChimpReports. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Pictorial: Why you need to visit Nyungu Yamawe Forest Park | Showbizuganda". 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Katungulu, Amon (5 April 2022). "How camping experiences are taking shape in Uganda". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Revellers dance, play in forest during treasure hunt at Rumble In The Jungle". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Abekka Band to Headline Reggae Life in the Forest Festival". ChimpReports. 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Reporter, C. B. (2021-03-30). "PROGGIE! Nyungu Yamawe to host mega Easter Holiday weekend celebrations". Campus Bee. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Rayan (2022-11-29). "Preparations For The First Edition Of Reggae Life Festival In High Gear – The UGPost". Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Revellers dance, play in forest during treasure hunt at Rumble In The Jungle". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-03-14.