Ankole Cow Tour Rwanda and Uganda
Ankole Cow Tour in Rwanda and Uganda Get going right away! A trip to Uganda’s magnificent traditional culture of investigating the unique long Horned Cattle, sometimes called as Ankole cows, found in Uganda – Rwanda. To see these Ankole cows, Uganda and Rwanda are really a stopping place. More especially, both Rwanda and Burundi, historically known as Watusi Cows, are the livestock of monarchs in East Africa as regularly observed across Western area of Uganda. Fact about Rwanda; it is also home to Watusi cows, chosen and bred to be the Inyambo and the livestock of Kings to be seen on Uganda Cultural Tour.
Generally speaking, Ankole cows date back 6,000 years to the Egyptians and of current they see that crossbreeding is endangering this species. These lovely animals reflect African cultural customs. Consequently, it has become the best approach of western Uganda and Rwanda under danger, raising questions for cultural leaders and presidents ambitions.
In western Uganda or Rwanda, Ankole cows are seen as riches in their traditional culture when it comes to manner of life.
On the day of customary introduction, bride price is paid with Ankole cows from western Uganda. More importantly, Ankole people ate everyday items including ghee, butter, bongo, and milk products rather than their meat.
Moreover, Ankole cows are the old customs and way of life you can learn about on safari to Uganda, previously called as the Pearl of Africa. Seeing this unusual Ankole cattle is best done by visiting Uganda. Though crossbreeding causes the coveted cows with royalty to run through their blood vessels and eventually vanish with dairy cattle. Amazingly, conservation initiatives have popped up to provide Ankole cattle protection from extinction.
Watusi cows, or Ankole cows, are cattle of kings found in Uganda and Rwanda.
Fact: Ankole cows are famously known as the long horned Ankole cows as you venture across Southwest Uganda and Rwanda; the only way you will be able to see these beautiful species of cows and during your safari Ankole cows – you will not only come across the rare Ankole cows but also expect to view magnificent landscape, wildlife, primates and notable bird species. More importantly, among domesticated mammals found in Africa, you will find the most fascinating creature here.
Popularly known as the cattle of Kings and Royalty “Long Horned Ankole Cattle,” Ankole cattle are More to that, the Ankole cattle has been called “Inyambo” in simple meaning Cattle of Kings because of their strong relationships and alludes as royalty.
Ankole cattle species have been living in Rwanda and Uganda for decades already. More importantly, they are species of cow descended from Ethiopian Sanga cattle, and their origins in Eurasia with a lineage for thousands of years is claimed. Long horned animals have long been seen in Egyptian art and illustrations years ago.
More to that, Ankole cows are a tourist draw you could include on your Uganda wildlife safari or Gorilla Trekking package trip. From northern parts of the continent, nomadic pastoralists brought these species to Uganda mother country five to seven hundred years ago.
Unlike other mammals, Ankole cattle have lived on limited pasture and without much water, so making a resilient breed unlike others.
Their valued longhorns and vivid colors make these animals quite fascinating. Ankole cattle its longhorn enables them for protection from the kings of cats like lions, leopards and hyenas. Should they be threatened, they usually gather in a close circle, and their horn will fight outward toward the predators.
What should you expect from your trip to Ankole cows in Uganda and Rwanda?
You will appreciate the traditional dance by listening to a trainer’s songs called Amahamba and fascinating Inka during your stay on Uganda Culture tours; you may then join them in their beautiful dance moves.
Ankole Bulls
Being a Muhima in Ankole means having plenty of Ankole cows and those without cows in the western region; they are not worth being a man. Friends and relatives can provide some cows for you if you grew up as a man without any in life.
One sign of riches in Ankole culture is a person living with cows. In Ankole society, if you have cows you start to be known in the area.
Still, East Africa’s large region boasts five regional variants of the Ankole cattle;
Kigezi region; this area of southwest Uganda is home to good interbreeding local Ankole cattle but has less short horn animals.
Watusi variety; certain area extended a cross in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kiru, Burundi, Rwanda area. Of any Ankole strain, these nations have the highest horns.
Ruzizi variety; They originate in the Ruzizi valley between Lake Kivu and Lake Tanganyika close Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. These are long, sacked, long, shaped horns.
Though their coat is brown, you may find white and black and black.
Bahima variety; discovered across the border in north western Uganda from north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Their Ankole cows are among the tallest.
Bashi variety; eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s southwest of Lake Kivu
Still, they serve as a status symbol.
Ankole cattle are a sign of symbol the groom uses in mediated settlements between families to pay the bride’s price. More reality, they remain among the unique presents offered on particular events.
Food; As we acquire Ghee butter fermented milk, cheese, and yogurt, it becomes a special meal in Uganda and Rwanda.
Hides; Their hides are utilized for manufacturing drums, clothes, bedding meets many more.
Cow dung; some nearby towns used for house painting.
Ankole horn; Designed for jewelry more likely to draw tourists.
Finally, visit the western cultural area of Uganda or Rwanda to be astounded with their unusual Ankole cattle. Especially for the vegetarian guests, you can savor great beef taste. Book and we will arrange for the ideal reasonably priced combination safari travel package—a very unique life experience.