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In another cage on the eastern side, lies tortoises. Sarah Nakalema, one of the 13 employees at the facility, takes me through her daily routine at the zoo. Feeding tortoises are among her daily tasks. She is careful not to let tortoises’ urine spill on her. It is said to be poisonous. In stock, are different species of tortoises.
My fascination with Chakig arose out of curiosity after watching a television programme on UBC TV hosted by Becker Ssempeebwa, about the wonders of Chakig. The show featured spectacular views of the jungle and wildlife.
Margaret Nakaye, the Buganda Miss Tourism 2017, had also visited Chakig and posted her experience on her Facebook wall. Every sentence of her story that I read, drew me closer to this tourism centre.
Since I did not need to travel a long distance and part millions of shillings to access the facility, I decided that this is a place I needed to visit soon.
On a Monday morning, two weeks ago, I trekked to Chakig Eco-Tourism Centre, a jungle 15 minutes away from Mukono Town. Located in Nakoosi village, Nakisunga Sub-county Mukono District, a 5km trip from Jinja Road off Kigombya town, Chakig Eco Tourism Centre is a conservation area sitting on 20 acres.
My plan was to discover the mysterious place with a mini zoo and nature walks famously referred to as “nature bathing.” Scientists believe that the time spent under the trees canopy is therapeutic.
Taking a boda-boda ride along the dusty road, I checked in at around 9 am after making an appointment with Paul Koorinako, a director, who had been expecting me since Friday. After exchanging pleasantries and having breakfast, I was taken on a tour around Chakig.
Source: Daily Monitor
