Heritage Sites
Ngetta Rock (Got Ngetta)
A massive rock formation rising above the landscape at Lira, one of the city's best-known landmarks.
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Lake Kwania and the Lake Kyoga wetlands
The lakes and papyrus wetlands on the southern edge of Lango: fishing, birdlife and quiet scenery.
The southern edge of Lango meets the Lake Kyoga basin. Lake Kwania, which touches Kwania, Dokolo, Amolatar and Apac districts, is a shallow lake fringed with papyrus wetlands. Fishing communities live along its shores, and the wetlands are home to many water birds.
Visit landing sites early in the morning when the boats come in.
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Amolatar Monument – the centre of Uganda
A monument marking the geographic centre of Uganda.
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Obote ancestral home and monument, Akokoro
The birthplace of Dr. Milton Obote at Akokoro in Apac, a national heritage site.
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