Rwenzori Turacco view campsite

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Rwenzori Turacco view campsite is a fully community managed campsite situated in Kasese district. Named after a bird endemic to the region, the brightly-coloured Rwenzori Turaco, the campsite not only allows visitors exciting birding opportunities but also grants an experience of true cultural immersion, including an opportunity to be hosted by the community of Mihunga Village and feel the comfort of traditional accommodation as well as taste a variety of Ugandan cuisines.

The tiny village of Mihunga faces the craggy, snow-capped peaks of Rwenzori Mountains, known as the “Mountains of the Moon.” The Bakonzo tribe has lived here for over 300 years with no electricity or running water, and has adapted their way of life to the climate and steep green hillsides of the Rwenzori foothills.

Turaco View is the ideal place to embark on the natural and cultural adventure of a lifetime. Visitors are often able to spot one of these brightly coloured birds in the forest canopy, and Turaco View´s expert guides will be able to point out other species such as bee-eaters, sunbirds and even playful black and white colobus monkeys, while walking along the forests of the Rwenzori foothills.

Activities and experiences

Affordable accommodation and restaurant services
Community walks
Nature walks to enjoy the scenic views

Prices

Hill Climbing
Hill climbing with option of sleeping there
Three nights in Mahoma trail including park charges

Highlights:

Waiting for the clouds to clear to catch a glimpse of the snowy peaks of the Rwenzoris, Africa´s highest mountain range.
Chatting to your knowledgeable Bakonzo guide, an expert on the native flora and fauna as well as Bakonzo culture

Responsible Travel

The campsite provides employment to the locals as all guides and restaurant staff are from the local Mihunga community
The fruit and vegetables served in the Turaco View restaurant are purchased from local farmers
Income from community tourism supports conservation and reforestation projects, a community piggery project and microfinance schemes

Directions and how to get there:

From Kasese town, drive 10km on the Kasese fort portal road and branch off left at Nkenda electrical terminal. From fort portal, branch off right at Nkenda, 8km after the Hima cement factory. Follow the road for 16km from the Nkenda junction

To book contact:

Phone: +256(0)774-379-564/+256(0)774-851-753/+265(0)787502835

Email: rwenzorituracoview7@gmail.com/maserekabenard@yahoo.co.uk/rwenzorituracoview7@gmail.com

Website: www.rwenzoricamp.com

Or contact:

UCOTA/Pearls of Uganda

Phone: +256(0)414-501-866/+256(0)772-657-700

E-mail: info@pearlsofuganda.org

Website: www.pearlsofuganda.org

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