Harvest, cook and dine with a local family like one of them in the Bakonzo traditional cooking experience. you will have an opportunity to learn the process of growing and harvesting local foods eaten by the people living in the Rwenzori foothills.
The experience is done in a village setting in the Mubuku valley. the village is surrounded by mountain views. The key highlights will be the beautiful views of the portal peaks on clear days, in the west, tasting the delicious meal, taking the cup of freshly grown organic Ugandan coffee and visiting the gift shop on site to shop local handicrafts.
Stage 1 – Arrive at the community visitors center by 8:00am and meet the local woman. You will be told the meal of the day and introduced to the local kitchen so that you get an idea of how local cooking works. Walk to the garden to harvest the food and vegetables that you will use to prepare the lunch meal through the tour. The crops to harvest may include bananas, Irish potatoes, beans, sweet potatoes vegetables and others, based on the season.
Stage 2 – return home with banana leaves to steam your meal. follow the step by step process of starting a local fire, peeling, and steaming your food. you will participate in the full process of preparing banana leaves to team the food. take a cup of local coffee and have talks with the community members to share other local stories as you roll in the process of cooking the sauce and vegetables.
Stage 3 – Meal time is the time for joy and celebrating the local delicacy. In time for lunch, you will get ready to enjoy the meal. Seat and enjoy the real taste of the organic produce of the Rwenzori mountains.
After lunch is good time to pass by the gift shop to purchase some of the local souvenirs made by the local women to further support the community and deepen your memories of the Rwenzori mountains community.
Price per person: USD20.00
The traditional cooking tour Includes:
The guided experience
The guide
All participation in the experience
A cup of coffee
Lunch from the cooked food
Excludes:
Drinking water during the trek
Transport to and from the village
Any other personal requirements
Important Note: accommodation can be privately arranged at any accommodation at the gateway (7km) or in Kasese town (16km)
What to bring:
A head cover for protecting your hair
Wool gloves to protect your hand from burns may be good
Sun screen to protect you from burns in case the day gets sunny
Insect repellent
A small bag to contain your belongings and put them in one pace
A refillable water bottle to reduce the spread of plastics.
Introduction:
Live like a Mukonzo in the Rwenzori mountains for up to four hours. Ruboni village walk is an opportunity to meet and mix with the Bakonzo people in Ruboni village. You will be learning the mountain life and how people have coped with the changes in climate and landscapes over years.
The Bakonzo people have lived on the Rwenzori foothills for over 400 years. during this time, they have realized changes in the landscape and have adopted to these environmental changes using their traditional culture and innovation. During this walk, the local community will share some of these cultural innovations as they have emerged and stayed.
The village walk involves visiting up to four different homesteads or village stations and participating in their daily life. it is a hands-on activity for those willing to do what the Bakonzo people do to earn their living. Participate in handicrafts making, traditional story telling, coffee experience, traditional healer and any other areas of your choice a midst the beautiful Rwenzori landscape.
Activity description of Ruboni village walk
Arrive in Ruboni village and check in at your hotel of choice. If you don’t have a hotel booked yet, you can download and book on our mobile application. Check-in the hotel and meet your guide to set up for the walk. The guide will mainly brief you, and ensure you have the right attire, then the walk can begin. you will only take the walk on the same day of arrival if you still have at least 5 hours before dark. otherwise you will rest in the hotel and take the walk the next day.
The story teller: meet the village elder and listen to the traditional stories that are used to pass the culture and traditions of the Bakonzo people to the young generations. some of the stories shared include; the names of the Bakonzo people, the twins celebration, marriage process and procedures, and others.
The traditional healer: Learn how the Bakonzo people have continued to use their natural resources to heal simple ailments without necessarily having to go to the hospitals. The traditional healer will accompany his healing portions with the songs and tricks that help to pass traditional energy to the local people in form of natural blessings and prayers to celebrate nature and culture. you may come back with an instant solution to some personal life challenges.
The craft weaver: Learn how to weave different handicrafts or even come back with your own made Bakonzo craft. The activity will involve preparation of materials and starting a local basket. After the exercise, you may walk in the shop and buy a few crafts having appreciated the local art from the practice you had.
The local farmer: participate in farming some of the tropical crops grown in Ruboni village. these crops include; bananas, coffee, vanilla, or animal rearing and vegetables on a mixed farm garden around the traditional homesteads.
The coffee experience: Follow the coffee from the garden to the cup in an exciting journey with the farmer as she shows you how coffee is planted, grown, harvested, processed and roasted. you will participate in every step of the journey and appreciate the organic taste and aroma of the freshly brewed coffee that you did with your own hands.
The walk starts from your lodge or at the community visitors center. all walks will again end at the community visitors center to give an opportunity of buying some handicrafts.
Price per person: USD20.00
The tour includes:
4 hours village walk in the rwenzori foothills
Guide
wodden walking stick (returnable)
The tour excludes:
transport on arrival before and departure after the tour
Drinking water during the tour
Any other personal requirements
What to bring:
Walking shoes or boots
Insect repellent
Hat and sun cream
Cash for tips and gift purchases
Drinks and snacks (can be purchased locally)
Refillable water bottle
waterproof plastic bag to protect cameras etc
rain gear
Introduction:
Ruboni forest walk is 3-4 hours trek conducted in a community natural forest neighboring Rwenzori mountains national park, north of River Mubuku. This forest shares the same habitat as the park including the tress/ plants, birds, chameleons, snakes and sometimes primates. it is possible to do the forest walk on arrival or en-route to the next destination. majority like to add it on their travel between Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National parks.
Walking in this forest is like walking in the park itself. The only difference is that, the price for this forest walk is lower than entering the national park is lower.well trained community guides take guests on this trail. during the trek, you have a chance of spotting the three horned chameleons, snakes, unique birds sch as the Rwenzori Turaco, blue monkeys and sometimes chimps.
All the money generated from this walk goes to the community to support conservation and community development initiatives.
Activity description of Ruboni forest walk
Arrive at Rwenzori trekkers campsite, meet your guide and set up for the walk. You will be moving along river Mubuku on the northern bank. In the early part of the trail, you have high chances of spotting the three horned chameleons. the trek is mainly gentle sloping allowing you to walk reluctantly. you will have great opportunities of viewing the portal peaks and other great mountain scenery.
Generally, the trail takes through beautiful territories of the local coffee, banana, and other crop farms and woodlots and finally enters into the community forest zone where you may walk for over three hours. In the forest, you will mainly be under beautiful canopy with a lush undergrowth of different trees and plants along the beautiful river flowing from the Rwenzori glaciers. wile you trek, you will be looking for chances of spotting wildlife that is unique to the area, in a background of beautiful forest sounds amidst the sound of water falls and rapids on the several rivers.
as you exit the forest, return to the community visitors center to continue with your journey to the next destination or to your lodge within Ruboni village, for dinner and overnight. options include; Ruboni community camp, Rwenzori Homestay, Snow heights and other lodges on a list of ten perfect lodges of Ruboni village
Price per person: USD20.00
The tour includes:
One-day nature trek in the Rwenzoris
wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth
Kazinga channel boat cruise
two nights accommodation on Half board
private transport from Rwenzori to Ruboni and on safari in queen Elizabeth
The tour excludes:
transport on arrival before and departure after the tour
Drinking water during the trek and safari
Any other personal requirements
What to bring:
Walking shoes or boots as it can get muddy on the nature trails
Insect repellent
Hat and sun cream
Cash for tips and gift purchases
Drinks and snacks can be purchased
Refillable water bottle
waterproof plastic bag to protect cameras etc
Introduction:
Rwenzori mountains overnight trek is a short-time trekkers favorite! The two days/ one night overnight trek in the lower Rwenzori mountains, brings mountain lovers to the mountain scenery, forests, and lake views. The trek takes guests through the rich montane forest and bambo zones of Rwenzori Mountains. It is also a birders choice as you have chances of spotting the little colorful birds, the Rwenzori Turaco and other endemics, along with other small animals unique to Rwenzori such as the chameleons, primates and insects.
Day 1 – Arrival at the base camp1646m:Today you will arrive and have a night at Ruboni community camp. Meet your guide and take briefing as we check your items in comparison to the packing list. Dinner and overnight at the Rwenzori trekkers campground.
Day 2 – Nyakalengija gate1646m – Nyabitaba 2632 m: On the first trekking day, we start Rwenzori climbing from Ruboni community camp. After briefing with the local porters and guides, you will tramsfer to the park gate and trek from 1646 meters to Nyabitaba Campground at 2632 m Dinner and overnight at the mountain camp. (5-6hrs)
Day 3– Nyabitaba 2632 m: – Nyakalengija gate1646m:After breakfast at Nyabitaba, you will trek through the mix of bamboo and tree forest to Lake Mahoma to take the great views and picture moment over the lake. On this trek, you have chances of finding Rwenzori Turaco birds chameleons, primates in the canopy, elephant spoors, birds and or ducks swimming on lake Mahoma. Lake Mahoma is the largest and lowest of all the lakes on mount Rwenzori. After a good time at Lake Mahoma, return to lunch at Nyabitaba and then descend to the Rwenzori National Park gate and then Rwenzori trekkers campground. (3hrs)
All park entrance and guiding fees in the mountains
All camping gear
All meals in the mountains
All porters and guides in the mountains
All accommodation for one night while in the mountains
One night accommodation at the base camp on half board
Excludes:
Visa fees (if required) require an online visa applicationand prior approval (EA visa at 100$)
All bar drinks and extras at the hotels
Insurance cover.
Entry Visas and air tickets
All Optional Activities and activities of personal interest not on the itinerary
Tips (recommended on every trip)
Laundry (if required)
Transport to and from the base camp (can be added on request)
Extra night accommodation at the base camp
Extra days in the mountains (if required)
What to bring:
Walking shoes or boots as it can get muddy on the nature trails
Insect repellent
Hat and sun cream
Cash for tips and gift purchases
Drinks and snacks can be purchased
Refillable water bottle
waterproof plastic bag to protect cameras etc
A separate packing list will be shared upon booking.
Introduction:
Explore the Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth wildlife safaris on the same short trip of western Uganda. never before has it ever been possible to climb the Rwenzori mountains, and do several safari activities in queen Elizabeth national park in just 2-3 days.
To be reminded, Rwenzori is Uganda’s highest mountain, Africa’s third tallest mountain, and holding permanent glacier at the equator. The mountain has global recognition as a world heritage site by UNESCO, a Ramsar site and a National park by the Ugandan government.
Queen Elizabeth National park lays below the Rwenzori mountains on the flower of the Albertine rift valley.This landscape of diversity offers a memorable safari that everyone must experience on their trip to western Uganda. Here you will be able to find salt lakes neighboring fresh water lakes, tropical rain forests below the tropical savanna ecosystems, mangrove and wetlands just lining with a myriad of varied ecosystems, and people living with wildlife on the same territory.
Imagine a blend of these two parks on the same trip! This is the Ruboni queen Elizabeth wildlife safari that you can book now.
Itinerary of Ruboni and Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari
Day 2 – Early morning start one of the day treks that are on offer in Ruboni. these treks showcase the Rwenzori landscapes and Bakonzo culture. the longest of these is the trek to Lake Mahoma in the Rwenzori Mountains. Return to Ruboni village late afternoon and arrive to dinner and overnight at The elephant home before the Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari
Kay 3 – Today you will participate in safaris in queen Elizabeth. options include a boat cruise on Kazinga channel, wildlife safari drive in Kasenyi, chimp tracking in Kyambira, visiting the Katwe salt pans or any other community activity of choice.
Price per person: USD465.00
The tour includes:
One-day nature trek in the Rwenzoris
wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth
Kazinga channel boat cruise
two nights accommodation on Half board
private transport from Rwenzori to Ruboni and on safari in queen Elizabeth
The tour excludes:
transport on arrival before and departure after the tour
Drinking water during the trek and safari
Any other personal requirements
What to bring:
Walking shoes or boots as it can get muddy on the nature trails
Insect repellent
Hat and sun cream
Cash for tips and gift purchases
Drinks and snacks can be purchased
Refillable water bottle
waterproof plastic bag to protect cameras etc
Arrival day:
Mahoma trek is an affordable option that involves scaling the lower slopes of Rwenzori Mountains in the central circuit. Arrive at the base camp. Guests will be accommodated at Ruboni community camp or any other lodge within a short distance from the park gate.
This trail takes trekkers through three vegetation zones of the mountain including the savanna grassland, Afro-montane Forest Zone, and the bamboo zone. However, at some points, trekkers have a chance of finding spots of the heather vegetation where they will find plants like the tussock, and Lobelia. At these open points, guests will have a chance of taking beautiful views of the higher peaks. We offer a complete package. This package comes with an experiences English speaking mountain guide, porters, park fees, food, energy, private chef and all cooking gear.
This is the best day to take a briefing about the 2- days Mahoma trek, and check your trekking packing list. You can also choose to acclimatize by taking some of the community walks or in the evening you can attend the cultural festival to get to know the local people more.
Everything must be together before dinner. Those arriving on the same day of the trek will need to arrive by 8:00 am on the trekking day, to be able to brief them and check their luggage in time. the trek starts by 9:00am
Day 1: From the base Camp to Lake Mahoma Camp
The first trekking day of the 2 days mahoma trek starts from (1615m) at the base camp to (2990m) Today’s night camping will be at Lake Mahoma. Lake Mahoma is the largest and most accessible of the over–twenty lakes in the Rwenzori Mountains.
The common vegetation on today’s trail is bamboo sparse trees and some mountain shrubs. The trail will sometimes lead you through the mountain elephant tracks. Look out for the fresh foot marks of this large mammal. Mountain elephants are known to be shy and more aggressive. This makes it hard to find. Lucky guests have sometimes spotted them at a distance as they take a drink from the hot springs. As you near the lake you will find some unique alpine vegetation such as the giant Lobelia, tussocks, and everlasting flowers.
Day 2: Lake Mahoma Camp to the base camp
On this day, you will complete the Mahoma trail trek ending at the park gate to the base camp. With a ranger, the morning is a good time to take a short walk that gives you an opportunity to take some pictures of the scenic lake views.
Take the suggestion of the ranger which walk will be the best based on his knowledge of the area. Return to breakfast and then descend through the forest zone with a mix of bamboo, heather, and the lichen handing off trees like “old man’s beard”, from Lake Mahoma to Omukakiza camp. At this camp at (2,977m.) you will have some lunch then proceed to the park gate where the trek ends, and head to Ruboni community camp for dinner and overnight.
Price of the 2 days Mahoma trek: 330$ (1 person going)
Included:
Experienced English speaking mountain guide
Park entrance fees and park ranger fees
Full board accommodation on the mountain camps
All charges and taxes on park activities done
Mountain porters and guide
Energy (gas or charcoal in the mountains)
Private chef /catering equipment /Tent-(camping option)
Excluded:
Visa fees (if required) require an online visa application and prior approval (EA visa at 100$)
All bar drinks and extras at the hotels
Insurance cover.
Air ticket
accommodation and meals at the base camp
All Optional Activities and activities of personal interest not on the itinerary
Forty-five minutes from the Ruboni Community Visitor Center is a lovely rock-enclosed natural hot spring, with lukewarm, tepid water that will relax your tired bones after a strenuous walk in the Rwenzori Mountains or a long drive on Uganda’s rough roads.
The walk is along the road that leads to the park boundary, lined with lovely forests and indigenous homes of the Bakonzo people. Three or four people fit comfortably in the pool, which is quite shallow and sits in the rocky bed of the Mubuku River, with scenic views of the Portal Peaks. Come join us for a soak
Guests in the pool
On arrival at the community visitor’s Centre, the local guide will be assigned to check your packing before they take you to this beautiful spot that will give you the most rewarding experience of relaxation in the heart of nature. Those with a car may choose to drive to the equator snow lodge located next to the hot spring. However, a walk is rewarding as it gives you an idea of the local life when you meet the people on the farms, in the local trading centre doing their errands or in transit to and from the fields. On arrival, take your spots on the rocky shores of the pool and soak for about an hour before you return to your hotel at the community visitor’s Centre.
From the Centre, take time to shop for some handicrafts and other products made locally, such as coffee, banana wine, and honey or vanilla pods. Other optional activities include joining the evening traditional dance performance
Price per person:
The tours are priced differently if they are taken either during the day or at night and they take about 2.5 hours altogether.
Daytime activity 30,000 UGX Night time activity 40,000 UGX
Includes:
The tour experience
The guide
Excludes:
Accommodation (can be added on request)
Water and any meals or snacks
Transport/ transfer to and from the destination (can be added on request)
Important Note: Accommodation for this holiday can be offered by Ruboni community camp, Rwenzori Homestay, the community visitor centrefor affordable camping or any other lodges in and around the Rwenzori gateway National park.
What to bring:
Walking shoes
Insect repellent
Hat and sun cream is a must as it may get hot
Cash for tips and gift purchases
Drinks and snacks can be purchased locally
Binoculars for bird watching (optional daytime only)
Refillable water bottle
Waterproof plastic bag to protect cameras etc
This is a short wildlife trip with two days in the Albertine rift of western Uganda. The trip goes to Queen Elizabeth and Rwenzori Mountains National Park, showcasing the scenery, mountains, and unique animals ranging from the cats to the three-horned chameleons. It is probably the best trip you will experience a cocktail of people, wildlife, mountains and scenery than anywhere else in Uganda. The trip is flexible and can be taken in full or in part, in case one is interested in just one of the two parks. this trip is tailored to start from Duchess Hotel or any other hotel in fort portal city but can be modified to start from anywhere in Kasese or at Rwenzori Basecamp.
Day 1:Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Early morning (6:00 am) pickup and transfer to the Rwenzori base camp on a 75km journey to Nyakalegijo gate. Arrival at Ruboni community Visitor centre at 7:00 am is a good time to start the nature walk from Nyakalengijo gate 1646 m to Nyabitaba Camp 2632m.
On arrival, take your packed lunch, a walking stick and a bottle of water. After a briefing with the local ranger and guide trek through a forest canopy and open areas offering views as you head to Nyabithaba (5-6hrs).
You will take a break at river Mahoma to refill your water bottles and have a snack before a 1 hour ascend. A common site on the trek is the rich plant and tree life in lush green vegetation, river sights and sounds. You also have a high chance of finding birds, monkeys, elephant tracks and sometimes chimps’ spoors and sounds.
Your keen guide will work hard to look for the unique small animals and insects on the trail and if they are lucky will show you the elusive three-horned or strange-horned chameleons, snakes, butterflies and other fauna and flora.
After returning to the base camp, you will connect to Kiwa heritage for a late afternoon swim in this natural hot pot near Kasese town. Spending up to two hours in the hot spring will give you the best feeling of being closest to nature. You will then return to fort portal for dinner and overnight
Trip includes:
Park entrance fee
Nature walk fee
English-speaking interpretive guide
Packed lunch
Transfer from fort portal and back by private car
Trip excludes:
Accommodation and related costs (Can be added on request)
All meals (can be added on request)
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National park
After an early breakfast, start off from fort portal at 6:00 on a 100km heading to the Kasenyi park gate. The park gate opens at 7:00 am for guests to start the search for wild animals on a beautiful landscape lying between the Rwenzori backdrop in the west and the rift valley escarpment in the east. The common animals on these Kasenyi tracks include cats (leopards and lions), hyenas, elephants, buffalos, water bucks, warthogs, cobs, birds and others. For a sure deal on finding the lions, the lion tracking experience is ideal (optional at 120$pp). The game drive ends
After the game drive, you will head to Mweya or Katunguru for the boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, a paradise of wild animals cooling off. Kazinag channel is probably the richest wildlife section of Queen Elizabeth and the Albertine rift. Both the scenery and wildlife make it a wonder in the savannah. It is a 40 km, the natural freshwater way that dissects the park into two sectors, north and south. During the two hours boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, you have a high chance of viewing wildlife on the banks cooling off. The nature on the channel banks includes elephants, buffaloes, hippos, waterbucks, crocodiles, monitor lizards and an assortment of birds ranging from kingfishers, yellow-billed storks, African skimmer, falcons, black great white and pink-backed pelicans, open-billed stork, great and long-tailed cormorants, darters, Jacana, and other seasonal migratory bird species from Europe.
After the boat cruise, retire to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Price: 400$ per person (based on three people going)
Trip includes:
Wildlife safari
A boat cruise/ safari
Park entrance fees
English-speaking driver guide
Safari vehicle, fuel and driver guide
Transfer from fort portal by private car
Trip excludes:
Accommodation and related costs (Can be added on request)
All meals (can be added on request)
This is a short-time trekkers favorite! The trek is on the lower slopes of Rwenzori mountains. It brings mountain lovers to the mountain scenery, forests, and lake views. The trek takes guests through the rich Afro-montane forest and Bamboo zones of Rwenzori mountains. It is also a birders choice as you have chances of spotting the little colorful birds, the Rwenzori Turaco along with other small animals unique to Rwenzori such as the chameleons, monkeys and insects.
The Rwenzori overnight trek is on a return trail that goes through the Rwenzori central circuit gate. The trail goes through Nyabithaba, then goes off to lake Mahoma and return back to the park gate through Nyabithaba. It is the same trail that continues on the Mahoma trail trek, for those who want to go for an extra day and make this loop.
Day 1 – Arrival at Ruboni community camp, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – Nyakalengija gate1646m – Nyabitaba 2632 m:
On the first trekking day, we start Rwenzori climbing from Ruboni community camp. After briefing with the local porters and guides, you will trek from 1646 meters to Nyabitaba hut at 2632 m Dinner and overnight at the mountain camp. (5-6hrs)
Day 2 – Nyabitaba 2632 m: – Nyakalengija gate1646m:
After breakfast at Nyabitaba, you will trek through the mix of bamboo and tree forest to Lake Mahoma to take the great views and picture moment over the lake. on this trek, you have chances of finding Rwenzori Turaco birds chameleons, primates in the canopy, elephant spoors, birds and or ducks swimming on lake Mahoma. Lake Mahoma is the largest of all the lakes on mount Rwenzori. After a good time at Lake Mahoma, return to lunch at Nyabitaba and then descend to the Rwenzori National Park headquarters Ruboni community. (3hrs)
Price of the Rwenzori overnight trek
295$ (A minimum of 2 people going)
Price includes:
All park entrance and guiding fees in the mountains
All camping gear on camping options and huts on housing options
All meals in the mountains
All porters and guides in the mountains
All accommodation for one night while in the mountains
One night accommodation at the base camp on bed and breakfast
Price excludes:
All bar drinks
Tips (recommended on every trip)
Laundry
Transport to and from the base camp
Visas and air tickets
Extra night accommodation and all Meals at the base camp
Extra days in the mountains
You will be impressed when you get a chance to visit the Batwa and live like them For one day or just hours, in the hilly communities overlooking the Bwindi forest. You will be inspired by how these indigenous people have managed to coexist with the Bakiga tribe and can now have a smile despite the many changes that have happened in their life since they were displaced from the forest, their original traditional home! It is a story of joy that you won’t forget all your life.
Most Batwa people can’t read, write or speak English since they haven’t had much opportunity to attend a modern school. However, they are a very innovative group of people that have mastered their life both in the forest and as they adapt to the life outside the forest.
Fortunately, Mr. Nyasio, a local Mukiga young man, and his family have been of great help to the Batwa. He has lived with them all his life. They share the same village since his father offered the Batwa part of his land, to live on when they were displaced from the forest in the 1990s. Through a series of activities at Sanuriro village, Nyasio shares the story of his life with the Batwa and the many achievements he has had with the Batwa positively contributing to the local life, in Sanuriro village.
Activities:
You will spend time with the Batwa as you tour the local farms of sugarcane, bananas, yams, mountain cows and goats, and fish ponds. Nyasio has trained the Batwa to introduce them to farming. You will have an opportunity to share the farming lessons, and later, stay with the Batwa at the social center that they have established on this farm. At the social center, you will enjoy the music and dance sessions before you head back to your lodge.
Batwa forest life experience: You will be taken through the stories of living in the forest, and highlight what they miss most about their life in the jungle with the gorillas.
Batwa music and dance performance: The Batwa share the same dance as the Bakiga, but the sounds are quite different. During this dance, the forest sounds echo in the village as they sing, dance, and move to the strokes of the local Bakiga tribe.
Batwa skilling experience: This is an opportunity to learn from Batwa people, while they learn from you. It is a knowledge exchange activity. As they teach you their local way of life, you teach them the basic living and survival skills of the modern world. Lessons include crafts weaving, cooking, household chores, music, dance, or just storytelling.
Bwindi eco-farm tour: Participate in the farming activities with the Batwa as they are trained by Mr. Nyasio on his farm. Bwindi eco-farm supplies food to the local community members including the Batwa. The crops on the farm include bananas, sugarcane, yams, fish ponds, cows, and other vegetables. You will have a chance to harvest and or participate in cooking and eating some of the fresh harvests. In a talk with Nyasio, you will also earn the system he uses to give food to the Batwa people for survival.
The tour is charged either as a full package or the individual activities. You will be required to pay a little extra to buy local gifts to support the Batwa innovation. All the tour payment is retained within the village to support the farm and livelihood activities of this Batwa community.
Full package: USD 50.00 per person
Each activity: USD 15.00 per person
Includes:
The tour experience
The guide
All demonstrations in the activity/ package of choice
Excludes:
Transport to and from Sanuriro village
Water and any meals or snacks
Tips and gifts purchase
harvested foods to take away
Important Note:
Accommodation for this holiday can be booked at any lodges in the Nkuringo, and Rushaga sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Please contact your tour operator about transportation and hotel booking.
