According to traditional legend, the two rivers named Sezibwa and its brother Bwanda, were born by a woman on her way to Kavuma Bukunja. The woman, Nakkungu Tebatuusa, whose husband was called Nsubuga Sebwaato, gave birth to twins in form of water, whereupon Sezibwa flowed west, passing many obstacles and deriving its name, while Bwanda flowed east, toward Nyenga. Many people come to the place for miracles as they believe the site has supernatural powers.
The name Sezibwa is derived from a Luganda phrase “Sizibwa Kkubo” which translates into “my path can never be blocked” and this the locals say is because its flow could not be stopped even with different obstacles it encountered along its 150 km long distance. Visit the Sezibwa falls and enjoy learning more about this legend from the tour guides resident at the Sezibwa falls area.
What to do at Sezibwa Falls
Cultural experience
On arrival at the Sezibwa falls after being welcomed by the resident tour guide, you will soon embark on your tour of the area. Later you will come to an area with many shrines where people come for worship and other performing cultural rituals at the top of the Sezibwa falls. The traditional healers have different shrines where people camp for days or overnight depending on their request as they seek for blessings and removal of curses from their ancestors through the traditional doctors.
The worshipers believe the falls have supernatural powers that connect them to their ancestors to receive long life, defeat of their enemies, wealth among their many needs. For example, one of the prominent shrines is “Mbuga ya Musoke” where they claim to have a resident python known as Nalongo with a traditional healer performs ceremonies for those seeking love, children, business success or good harvest.
Birding
If you are a passionate birder, Sezibwa falls has an offer for you. While here, be sure to sight a number species including; Great Blue Turaco, White Casqued Hornbill, Red eyed Dove, Woodland Kingfisher among others. Other bird species to look out for while at Sezibwa falls are; African Golden Breasted Bunting, Speckled Tinkerbird, Scarlet chested Sunbird, Yellow Longbill, Palmnut Vulture, Lizard Buzzard and many more.
Animals like the Nile Monitor Lizard, Red tailed Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys and Tree Squirrel will surely miss not on your spot list.
Rock climbing
The Sezibwa falls sight has beautiful racked rocks for an interesting rock climbing experiences. They are not too difficult or high but enough to give you a rock climbing experience among the other attractions in the area. The Sezibwa falls site offers beautiful views of waterfalls marked with sharp-edged rocks and splendid sound of waters flowing down the indented rocks.
