Located in the district of Kumi, in eastern Uganda, the Nyero Rock Paintings are among the most important rock art in Uganda.
This beautiful type of rock art is bit of a homogeneous tradition often portrayed in red pigment, spreading across eastern, central and parts of southern Africa, matching the distribution of the Late Stone Age hunter-gatherer culture.
This art is generally attributed to the Batwa Pygmies – renowned hunter-gatherers who currently live near the Parks of Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga and Semuliki in western Uganda. The paintings enrich the cultural identity of the people of Iteso, Uganda, and Africa entirely.
Uganda is really a gifted country with untold breathtaking attractions all distributed in its various regions. Though most tourists go to Uganda for the thrilling mountain gorilla treks as well as chimpanzee tracking and the excellent game viewing, because it’s what most tour operators do market, little do they know that the country has got much to explore besides the above mentioned ones.
What makes Uganda a unique touristy destination is not only the wildlife, because you will see wildlife in many countries, but the unique and special attractions it resides such as; the Nyero Rock Paintings.
Such attractions are usually underrated and less marketed by most tour operators but they really spice up your African trip. An African trip is not all about wildlife but also other unique things like culture, nature and others which Uganda is famous for, hence being called the ‘Pearl of Africa’.
Touring the Nyero Rock Paintings:
A lot of history is hidden in eastern Uganda, Kumi, about the Nyero Rocks that you will be delighted to divulge. The Nyero Rock Paintings are three rock shelters containing rock paintings that date back centuries of years. The Nyero Rock Paintings are one of the most respected attractions in Uganda.
They are believed to have been designed by the very early people who settled in the area. Some cites however believe that the Batwa clan could be having roots in the area though it is now inhabited by the Iteso, mainly. Meanwhile, this was confirmed by several archaeologists who made various comparisons of the prehistoric rock art.
Whenever you think of going for a safari in Uganda, mainly eastern Uganda – touring the remarkable Mountain Elgon and Kidepo Valley National Parks, you should really spare some few hours to go visit these beautiful Nyero Rock Paintings to recite the history of these mystical rock art paintings! On visiting the Nyero Rock Paintings, you will be able to explore the three caves around the landmark, you will really love it!!
While touring the Rock Paintings, you are normally accompanied by an experienced guide who will help you know the amazing history of them as well as taking you around the caves. Atop the caves, you get exciting and spectacular views through which you may sight some reptile species and eye catching monkeys.
You will for sure enjoy the beauty of nature, here, and the magnificent atmosphere. Since you will tour the caves with the aid of a guide, take that chance to ask whichever question that comes to your head, about the site, as it will help you discover more than you expected.
Always don’t forget to include a visit to the Nyero Rock Paintings whenever you are going for a wildlife trip in Kidepo Valley National Park.
These two attractions are within proximity to each other and are both extraordinary features as Kidepo alone is the best national park in Uganda for wildlife expeditions and also the most photogenic Park.
The Park resides most of Africa’s big game like the African Lions, Savannah Elephants, Cape Buffaloes, African Leopards, Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and very many antelope species.