Tag: Kisiizi Falls /Uganda/
altitude: 1,640 m/5,380 ft
This pretty waterfall in southwestern Uganda has gory history: pregnant unmarried girls used to be thrown over the falls as a punishment (there were similar places all around the Gorilla Highlands region). Oral history says that the practice stopped after one of the victims pulled her father and brother down the cliff.
Conveniently located between Lake Bunyonyi and Queen Elizabeth National Park, it offers a a visitor centre and a monument. A suspension bridge takes travellers closer to the waterfall, and a zip line ride can further entertain them. The falls and the tourism proceeds power astonishing work by a rural hospital: extensive health insurance, a rehab unit for kids with cerebral palsy, a school of nursing and more.
Our Stories:
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A Month in the Life of a Rural Hospital
After we covered the tourism aspects of Kisiizi Falls and discussed staying healthy in general, allow me to give you some practical examples of how we provide health care in upcountry Uganda. Today’s article is based on a richly illustrated newsletter we send out every month or so, and if you wish to get future…
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Kisiizi Falls: From Tragedy to Hope
I consider myself privileged to live right beside of one the gems of the Gorilla Highlands region, the 30m/98ft Kisiizi Falls. This beautiful waterfall gives life to Kisiizi Hospital, Uganda’s remarkable upcountry health institution where I work — in stark contrast to the tragic history of the place. Having experienced the peace and tranquility around…