Rubirize Queen Elizabeth National Park
Rubirizi District, originally Bunyaruguru, now partially occupies Queen Elizabeth National Park; prior to its establishment as a district head quarter. About 784sqkm of Queen Elizabeth national park, that is, 50% of Rubirizi District’s total geographic area, is occupied by Maramagambo, Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest.
Located between latitudes 0°N and 0°46’S of the equator and 29°41 East and 30°30′ East of Greenwich, Rubirizi district in western Uganda Kasese district by the North boards Rubirizi district. Ibanda district in the north east, Bushenyi district in the south, Rukunjiri in the south west and Buhweju in the east also border Rubirizi district. Democratic Republic of Congo borders Ruburizi District westward across the well-known Lake Edward.
Mostly a forested area with a mountainous topography and jagged valleys, some with craters, Queen Elizabeth’s national park’s section falling under Rubirizi District is The southern limits of Queen Elizabeth national park fall on the Rubirizi District; where the farms are situated. The buffer areas of Queen Elizabeth national park are the farms. This location is suitable for agriculture since it gets two rainfall peaks: roughly 1500mm to 2000mm all year long.
Attractions within Elizabeth Queen’s National Park Rubirizi
Kirungu Sub County boasts a coffee plantation, which draws coffee drinkers to Queen Elizabeth national park as well. Kyambura Gorge also falls in the Kirungu Subcount of Rubirizi District. There’s a good Ariel perspective of Queen Elizabeth National Park from Kyambura Gorge.
Maramagambo Forest is found in Magambo Sub County; well-known for the ancient cave of Nyanzibiri and the bat caverns drawing a lot of tourists to view milliards of bats suspended on the top of the cave and the large snakes; pythons.
Mostly populated with a variety of fishing communities, Katunguru Sub County About 393sqkm about 23% of Rubirizi District territory is occupied by Katunguru Sub County of Katunguru, Queen Elizabeth national park. From the fishing village Katunguru, one can learn about the variety of African culture.
The partly Lake Edward Kasyoha-Kitomi woodland in the Rubirizi District About thirty-two crater lakes, Lake George, Kazinga Channel. Consequently, around 20% of the districts are covered by the 370 km water bodies. This qualifies the region for fishing, sport fishing among others.
Facilities for accommodation in the Queen Elizabeth National Park Rubirizi District
Visitors of Queen Elizabeth’s national park often visit the Rubirizi region because of the several lodging options there. Their spectrum is from mid-range to luxury lodging options; some are;
Among the others are Nyamusingiri resort in Maramagambo Sub County Buffalo Hub lodge, King Fisher resort Kichwambwa camping site and Ishasha camping site.
You will be calmed down by the breathtaking vista of the crater area of Rubirizi – Queen Elizabeth national park. The location boasts amazing undulating hilly terrain. When visiting Queen Elizabeth national park, you really should not miss hiking in Maramagambo Forest. Moreover, the amazing hotels and camping areas in the Rubirizi District draw a lot of guests to this section of Queen Elizabeth national park.
