Community tourism activities in East africa

Community tourism activities in East africa : The Great Lakes region, which is incredibly rich in community tourism destinations, is where community tourism in East Africa takes place. During our exciting East African Safari, our  Select adventure safaris guests can readily access these. Community tourism safaris are offered in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda by the East African Region. We have more than 200 tribes, each with own customs and traditions to share with our valued tourists. The following East African countries are served by Select Adventure safaris  community tourism services.

important places for community tourism in Uganda.
Uganda, the pearl of Africa, is incredibly endowed with a wealth of community tourism locations, which select adventure safaris  offers its visitors for incredible experiences that will leave a lasting impression on their travels. These communities serve as an example.

The community tourism village of Kiryandongo.

The great Tooro kingdom established Kiryandongo community tourism to educate other societies that happen to visit Kiryandongo village about the Batooro people’s treasures and various traditional customs, as well as to preserve and protect the Batooro people’s strong cultures and traditions.

After our Select adventure safaris  Chimpanzee tracking safari trip in Kibale Forest National Park, our guests who have free time get a great impression of the Kiryandongo, which has been a significant pillar in upholding the excellent Batooro culture and traditional values. You only need about forty-five hours. Take a car to the village.

One can engage in some very enjoyable activities while at this community tourism town. For example, the following

Here, one can engage in strenuous hiking to the summit of Rwabatogota Hill, which offers a panoramic view of the expansive, densely forested Kibale Forest National Park.
Additionally, you may have a fantastic cultural dance and musical experience that is organized by the locals, in which visitors will participate in several musical songs and dance performances.
On your journey to the Kibale Conservation Reserve, you can stop by these pink bloom flower gardens.
Additionally, one might take part in the customary ancestral hurting
Additionally, visitors can take community walks and nature hikes among the stunning plantains, which allow them to see the diverse lives of the locals.
Plan your upcoming safari to Uganda with Select adventure safaris  and take advantage of the Kiryandongo village’s exceptional community tourism offerings.

The Cultural Village of Nshenyi.

Nshenyi Cultural Village is situated in a farm on the outskirts of Ntungamo District, close to Kitwe Town. Ntungamo Town center is 30 minutes away by car, while Mbarara is an hour away. Nshenyi has always been a pastoralist region. Acacia trees, savanna grass, and infinite rolling hills define the landscape, which is perfect for raising cattle.

When visiting Nshenyi Cultural Village, there are a variety of things to do and see. These could consist of The agricultural pursuits of the Nshenyi community include this. The vast areas of banana plantations and the numerous farms in the region that grow a range of commercial and subsistence crops

You will get a taste of the Banyankole people’s traditional way of life. Through nature excursions, farmhouse visits, and learning about the farming implements and methods that have been used for generations, you will get fully immersed in the community.

Additionally, you will stroll around the local markets, visit some of the schools, and speak with the Batwa pottery makers. Additionally, you can travel into Tanzania and Rwanda by walking along the Kagera River.

Participation in a variety of activities is available, such as milking long-horned Ankole cows and observing the processing and presentation of milk.
Take a trek uphill to see farmers who gather honey from the nearby hills’ caves and rocks.
Learn about food processing and traditional farmhouse crop cultivation.
See the ceramic creations of the Batwa community.
Drive across the Kagera River to Tanzania.
Drive across the boundary of the Mirama Hills to Rwanda.
Engage with the community by visiting nearby homesteads, markets, and educational institutions.
Explore the farm on nature trails.
Planting trees and observing birds
Cow Ankole.

The Ankole cattle are the main attraction here because, during your visit, you will learn about the many uses for these kinds of cultural resources, including the strengthening of friendships and patronage through the exchange of cows. A type of social bonding is this mutually beneficial relationship.

Each cow has a name, and when called, it will react. Their behavior, character, size, horn form, skin patterns, and place among the herd are all related to their names. The pastoralist way of life heavily relies on cow products, including milk, ghee, meat, hides, and even excrement and urine. These are sold to generate revenue in addition to being utilized on the homestead.

A circular kraal with multiple grass-thatched cottages is known as a typical Hima homestead, or eka.

The head of the family owns the biggest hut. The fireplace (ekomi) would be in the middle of the kraal, the milking area would be in the front of the house (eikamiro), and the calves would be kept close for safety in small enclosures (ebihongore). Logs (emihingo) were used to block off the kraal’s entrance at night.

A typical Hima hut has three sections and a dome-like structure. There are two beds (ebitu), a communal sitting area (omuryango), and an open enclosure at the rear (ekikaari).

Community Cultural Adventure in Entandda.

A community project called the Entanda Cultural Adventure was founded in Kijjudde Parish, Mityana District. Founded with the primary goal of conserving, showcasing, and teaching people about Buganda customs and traditions, Entanda Cultural Adventure is a Buganda cultural adventure center.

In addition to improving the livelihoods of the fellow kings’ men who take part in the Entanda Cultural Adventure initiatives, the organization is committed to providing a forum for the dissemination of Baganda cultural values to tourists. Under the guidance of community elders, the community is able to organize its members and create a variety of events that both delight visitors and strengthen Baganda Kingdom’s cultural ties.

The attractions and activities that Entanda Cultural Adventure provides to its visitors include the following.

The customary cuisine of Buganda. In order to satisfy guests’ cravings and teach them how to make these delectable dishes, the Entanda Cultural Adventure team has developed a number of culinary tourism activities. They provide their guests with a variety of traditional catering lessons. The Entanda is commended for its excellent traditional Baganda cuisine, including the Luwombo, which has grown to be a favorite among many regular visitors, among many other delicacies.
In accordance with Baganda culture, the Entanda Culinary Tourism I is further enhanced at the point of arrival by providing a fruit buffet as a welcome gift and a means of refreshment after a long travel.

The traditional education of boys and girls in Buganda families. In addition to providing a healthy atmosphere, the Entanda Cultural Adventure has been able to use its sex education program to morally teach the boy-girl kid about difficulties related to sex affairs in marriage. Through the Ssenga and Kojja Talks, Entanda Cultural Adventure has been able to introduce tourists to this ancient method.
conventional harm. An excellent Baganda activity is taking tourists to the forest and teaching them how the ancestors hunted there and the many hunting implements they used. Among other things, visitors can engage in nature photography, bird watching, and sight-seeing while they are here.
The music, dance, and drama of Buganda. Here, the tourists are singing a variety of tunes and performing various dance routines.
creating backclothes. Here, visitors are shown the many instruments used and how the back clothing is manufactured.
Recreation and sports. Here, local communities and tourists participate in a variety of sports, including football and swings, with the winning team frequently receiving a goat for barbecue as a prize.
Activities related to Volu-tourism

Visitors of all backgrounds can engage in the various volunteer opportunities offered by Entanda Cultural Adventure, such as planting trees to support the establishment’s sustainability and protection.

The Entanda Cultural Adventure engages in a variety of initiatives to improve the livelihoods of its community members, such as raising bees and poultry, which are then sold and the proceeds donated to the locals.

 

Village of Ruhija Community Tourism.

Most Select adventure safaris tourists enjoy visiting Ruhija, a small village high up in the misty mountains that borders Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorilla trekking tourism has given the villagers new opportunities to earn a living by creating job opportunities. With the goal of supporting the Batwa community and a school for orphans and underprivileged children, this walk will provide you the opportunity to use tourism to help those in need.

In addition to gorilla trekking, select adventure safaris ‘ gorilla safaris to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P. offer a wealth of community tourism experiences by giving visitors a chance to engage directly with the locals.

 

There are plenty of things to see and do in Ruhija Community Cultural Village. These would include a visit to the Batwa community, a local school, and a local community organization. Nearby, one of the gorilla trekking starting places is located.

The walk will begin with a visit to the Batwa community, who have historically resided in the Bwindi forest. There are eighteen Batwa in the village of Ruhija. Here, they will tell the narrative of how they lived in the forest and perform their ancient dances, homes, fire-making, and hunting techniques, all of which are too fascinating to miss.

You will be given the opportunity to attempt shooting a bow and arrow at a target.

Go to the school for underprivileged and orphaned youngsters. who will be performing and dancing for their enjoyment of your stay.

Plan your upcoming gorilla trekking adventure at the Impenetrable Forest National Park in Bwindi. Experience the village of Batwa Ruhija Community Tourism.

Visit to the Katwe Salt Lake community.

An intriguing alternative is to visit Katwe’s salt lake. Harvesting salt from the lake is how the locals make a living, and they have done so for hundreds of years. It is situated on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

During your tour of Katwe Salt Lake, you will get the opportunity to observe and take part in a variety of entertaining and educational community events that will teach you how to harvest salt from the lake.

Three items are extracted from the lake by the United Community Salt Harvesting in Katwe: blocks of rock salt, table salt crystals that humans can eat, and a salty mud that animals can lick when it has dried.

The various salt storage techniques that are accessible in the Lake Katwe area.

You can take a leisurely stroll in the park, which is a beautiful place with many sights to see and opportunities for photography.

A fantastic place to visit during an select adventure safari or wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park is Lake Katwe.

Village of Ruboni Community Tourism.

One of the most interesting locations to see in Uganda while a safari is the Ruboni Village. One of the fascinating experiences you can’t afford to miss on one of our wildlife safaris of select adventure excursions is spending time with the Bakonzo people in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Since they have lived in the region for centuries and are regarded as the keepers of the mountains, nothing could top the thrill of spending some valuable time with them.

This little village, which is close to Queen Elizabeth and the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, provides visitors with a variety of activities to partake in, including

It’s the ideal area to venture off the usual path because you can view some of the wildlife and have amazing cultural experiences.

As you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, you will unwind and take in the fresh air.

You will have the chance to experience a typical Ugandan rural life while here, including meeting the village elders who will tell you about some of the Bakonzo people’s ancient customs, tasting some of their regional cuisine, visiting the traditional healers, and seeing the blacksmiths who shape metal into various tools, including knives.

Along with the well-known “Ruboni Cultural walk,” Ruboni town offers visitors a number of climbs. The three-day Mahoma trek, which leads to the summit of mountains where you may wonder at Mahoma Lake, is one of the most thrilling hikes. Additionally, there are a number of lodging options in and around Ruboni Village, such as

Camp Ruboni Community

This budget camp is one of the community-based initiatives designed to help the locals by creating jobs and increasing their income. There are three Bandas with six rooms in this tiny camp. The on-site restaurant serves delectable food that has been prepared. The Community Camp’s environment, which provides breathtaking views of the Moon’s Mountains, will wow you. When visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park or going mountaineering on Mount Rwenzori, this wonderful community tourism village is a must-see.

Bombo village community tourism

One of the most amazing communities to visit during an Select adventure safaris wildlife trip in Uganda is the Bombo Community Tourism Village. Located in Bombo, an hour’s drive from Kampala center, lies the Bombo Community Tourism village.

The Bombo Community Tourism village was established to encourage community tourism by advancing some of the project’s goals, such as facilitating cultural exchanges between tourists and the local population, empowering local communities to support conservation, and empowering rural residents to become business owners. You can be sure to engage in a variety of activities while visiting Bombo Community Tourism Village, including the following.

The cultural adventure of the Nubians The Nubians have a unique culture that encompasses festivals, handicrafts, food, dance, dress, language, and hairstyles. Every year, Nubians from all over Africa get together in a different nation (locals welcome guests in their houses). The goal is to learn about the community and preserve the culture. The women in each hamlet choose a color scheme and wear it consistently. There are dancing and fashion competitions. The women who produce the henna still had the dye on their hands and feet when we chance to arrive after the annual celebration.

There are 35 ladies in the crafts group that make food covers, placemats, and baskets, so check out the various handcrafted gifts.

As the ladies instruct their daughters in handcrafts, you can also take part in the learning process. Depending on the student’s skill level, the learning time varies. There are various specialties and ratings. The group does bespoke orders for tourists and retailers in Kampala in addition to selling their handicrafts at the Nubian Cultural Center.

At Elohim Orphanage or Bembe Hill Primary School, you can engage in some Volu-tourism. Children up to grade seven are educated at the Bembe Hill Primary School. Academics and after-school organizations like writing are available.

There are many orphans in Uganda, therefore you may also visit the Elohim Orphanage, where you can even aid in the struggle to protect and raise the next generation of Africans. For some of these orphans, Bombo Community Village has established a house that is somewhat self-sufficient. Along with popo guava, mango, orange, avocado, cassava, and passion fruit, you can also plant vegetables in the garden. To raise fish for food, they also have a fish pond. The children learn drama, dance, and music. They also put on concerts to raise money for clothing, food, and medical care.

You can also have lunch at Maama Milly’s house and enjoy some beautiful traditional music and dance performances. Doluka is the primary Nubian ceremonial dance. Women stand in a line, swaying their clothes and hips. The guys then dance in a line facing the women. Everybody waves white pieces of fabric, which represents joy. The crowd joins in at the conclusion.

While on an adventure safari with Select adventure safaris, it’s extremely easy to visit the Bombo community tourism hamlet, which is a very interesting community.