Nyungu Yamawe Forest Park

Nyungu Yamawe Forest Park is a 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 15 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]

Nyungu Yamawe forest park has nature-inspired co-living and co-working spaces sustainably constructed to further climate mitigation measures.[4]

The park is mostly used as camping site, with wood, bamboo and grass eco-cottages.[5][6][7] It also hosts different events, such as the 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, as well as environmental protection and conservation, while creating opportunities for people to celebrate.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ Matogo, Philip (2022-04-25). "Nyungu-ya-Mawe is a forest park themed on relaxation and leisure". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  2. ^ MUHINDO, SAMUEL (2022-07-26). "What Kitukutwe lacks in fancy name now makes up for in affluence". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Domestic Tourism: A Closer Look at Impacts of Explore Uganda Campaigns". ChimpReports. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. ^ "How Camping Experiences are Taking Shape in Uganda". ChimpReports. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  6. ^ "Pictorial: Why you need to visit Nyungu Yamawe Forest Park | Showbizuganda". 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  7. ^ Katungulu, Amon. "How camping experiences are taking shape in Uganda". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  8. ^ "Revellers dance, play in forest during treasure hunt at Rumble In The Jungle". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  9. ^ "Abekka Band to Headline Reggae Life in the Forest Festival". ChimpReports. 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  10. ^ Reporter, C. B. (2021-03-30). "PROGGIE! Nyungu Yamawe to host mega Easter Holiday weekend celebrations". Campus Bee. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  11. ^ Rayan (2022-11-29). "Preparations For The First Edition Of Reggae Life Festival In High Gear – The UGPost". Retrieved 2024-03-14.

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