Introduction
Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru caves are historical caves that are located 10 kilometers away from Fort Portal city in the western region of Uganda in the Toro Kingdom. The caves have a legendary history of Bachwezi attached to them. When you visit these caves, there is a local guide who is well knowledgeable about the history of the place. He will take you through the entire experience. The caves are located on the foothills of mountain Rwenzori and this gives you a beautiful scenery of Rwenzori mountains while you are at the caves on Bundibugyo Road.
This is the place where the Chwezi leader Bukkukku lived with his daughter Mwiru. The name Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru was derived from the breasts of Nyinamwiru who was King Bukkukku’s wife. Bukkukku cut off the breasts of his wife so he wouldn’t look attractive to other men. He went and hung the breasts in the caves which kept dripping milky substance that was believed to be the breast milk of Nyinamwiru. However, scientifically they are stalactites and stalagmites. King Bukkukku’s agenda later did not succeed and Nyinamwiru conceived and gave birth to Ndahura a son of King Isaza of Batembuzi. Ndahura made a prophecy that he would overthrow Bukkukku who had overthrown Isaza his father. This prophecy came to pass as Ndahura killed King Bukkukku and formed one of the strongest empires in the Great Lakes.
What to expect while you visit Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru?
While you are at this place, you will be drawn into the thick forest to encounter the said Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru. Here a local guide will take you through the history of the Toro Kingdom and the Bachwezi Dynasty. You will enjoy the moments while you are here as you take memorable pictures. You can also capture videos of the waterfalls mixed with the birds’ lyrics which will all excite your visit. Away from the caves, you can visit the crater lakes of Lake Bikere, Lake Kigere, and Lake Saaka. These crater lakes will give you exceptional views.
While you visit Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru, you can combine this trip with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park or game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here you will encounter wildlife such as lions, leopards, buffaloes, and elephants which are the big 4 of the African savannah.