Buhoma Community Tours is a three-hour journey around the Buhoma region that immerses tourists in the ways of life of the local people living around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
It provides tourists with insights into the diverse cultures of the local people through resourceful explanations from experts, as well as personal observations of different lifestyles.
The Buhoma Community Tour preferably starts in the early morning or evening hours with the help of an informed and experienced guide who skillfully gathers information from various sources.
During the tour, tourists can make several stopovers at points of interest, one of which is a center for art and crafts where the locals engage in handicrafts such as making clothes, baskets, beads, mats, and shoes, which are sold to support their livelihood.
These unique pieces are inspired by the locals’ cultural heritage, reflecting their African origins and giving meaning to the products.
Tourists can also stop by the beautiful River Muyaga, where they can interact with local women handwashing their clothes while enjoying the sight of colorful butterflies.
Nearby is a large banana plantation where activities like banana brewing take place to produce local waragi (alcohol).
Tourists can observe the entire distillation process used to make the alcohol.
Interested tourists can even sample the local waragi before venturing further into the farmlands, where they can visit and admire the majestic waterfalls.
Visitors can interact with farmers and observe the traditional tools they use to cultivate their crops.
Women handpick fresh tea leaves, and tourists can gather some to take home.
Tourists can also visit a local traditional healer who uses herbs to treat the community, offering a fascinating glimpse into the local healing knowledge.
Additionally, tourists can visit schools along the trail and learn about the local approach to education.
The tour can conclude with a visit to the ancient inhabitants of the Bwindi Forest, the Batwa people.
Tourists will learn about their way of life, including traditional dances, songs, and rich forest history.
Enjoy a rewarding three-hour tour with Buhoma Community Tours and discover the incredible world of nature and the local people who call it home.
