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Kabaka's Lake, Artificial lake and heritage site in Ndeeba, Uganda.

Description

Kabaka's Lake is an artificial water body in Ndeeba fed by natural springs and containing a central island in the middle of the basin. The water serves irrigation purposes and provides a significant water source for the surrounding communities and local agriculture.

History

The lake was created in the late 1800s as a royal project and has since served as an important water resource throughout its existence. Its construction marked a significant engineering undertaking for the Buganda kingdom during a transformative period.

Culture

The central island holds significance in royal ceremonies and remains an important location for the kingdom's cultural observances. Locals and visitors can witness how the site connects to ongoing traditions of the Buganda people.

Practical

The site sits in an accessible location near major roads in the Kampala area and can be visited during different times of the day. Weather conditions vary by season, so visitors should plan their visit with local conditions in mind.

Did you know?

The water body was initially conceived as part of a larger infrastructure vision that was never fully completed. This unfinished ambition is now visible in how the landscape reflects both achievement and the interruption of that grander plan.

Location
Inception
1880s
GPS coordinates
0.29755,32.56161
Latest update
December 14, 2025 16:46

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