Nyundo Community Eco tours are carried out in the magnificent Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to half of the world’s mountain gorilla population and over 351 bird species, 23 of which are Albertine endemics. The park also harbors 120 mammal species and over 400 plant species.
The Nyundo Community Eco tour is one of the many interesting activities tourists can engage in while visiting Bwindi.
It takes place along the Nyundo Community Eco Trail, which leads to a community-planted forest. This initiative was a response to environmental changes that led to deforestation, altered rainfall patterns, and soil erosion. In order to conserve and protect the soil, the community planted trees, which greatly improved their weather and climate over time, significantly boosting agriculture.
All these efforts fostered the development of the trail by the Nyundo Community to create a sustainable alternative to agriculture, logging, and poaching, thereby providing both revenue and incentives to conserve the forest.
During the Nyundo Community Eco tour, tourists can admire the incredible rolling hills, scenic waterfalls, and rivers, offering an unforgettable engagement with nature.
Tourists can also visit the King’s Waterfall, commonly known as King Byakyara’s Waterfall Trail, which was historically used only by kings for bathing many years ago. The area around the waterfall offers a spectacular view of nature and wildlife.
In addition, tourists can visit various farms along the trail, including a cattle farm, bee farm, and banana plantation, where local waragi (a type of liquor) is produced. Tourists can learn about the different soil-friendly methods used at the farms from local farmers. Interested tourists can also learn about the distillation process of making local waragi and even have a taste.
The tour also allows tourists to interact with Nyundo Community members who engage in different activities such as basket weaving, making millet bread, and producing local yogurt. The community is very open and ready to share their knowledge with any interested person.
Finally, tourists are entertained with traditional folk songs, dances, and drama, filled with rich history and tales.
Overall, the Nyundo Community Eco tour is a wonderful adventure that offers a deep connection with nature and local culture.