Mgahinga Community Campground (Amajambere Iwacu)

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Mgahinga Community Campground (Amajambere Iwacu) is located by the entrance to Mgahinga National Park and is only 12 km from the southwestern town of Kisoro. The campsite is a partnership initiative with a local crafts women group, Turambe and Kigarama women’s groups that has also subscribed to UCOTA for the supply of handicrafts. Some of the women work will be displayed at the campground for sale. The money generated from the crafts is used to support the local women to meet their household basic needs.

At the camp, visitors can enjoy the magnificent views of the famous Virunga Volcanoes and take part in mountain gorilla and monkey trekking. The camp is located at a perfect starting point for hiking the Virunga Volcnoes of Muhavura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo.

Activities and experiences

Accommodation and meals
Village walks volcano climbing
Golden monkey tracking

Highlights

Guided walks through the villages and to a nearby Crater Lake, lava tubes and caves.
Cultural dance performances by the local women’s group and the Batwa people.
Guided hikes of the Virunga volcanoes.
Agro tourism including visiting farms to learning about Irish potatoes growing, the main cash crop grown in the area.
Visits to nearby schools and local communities.

Responsible Travel

The association has provided funds to two local schools. One of the schools used the funds to roof its main building; and the other used it for the construction of the main school buildings.
The association contribute to community children scholarships initiatives.
The community camp established a stretcher club, so that, when needed, funds are available to get the sick and injured to hospital.
The community camp in collaboration with Mgahinga Community Development Organization (MCDO) conducts English lessons and environmental and tourism awareness programs to about 1500 pupils every year.
We sensitize members of our community about nature conservation through various initiatives.
The staff of the camp and guides are locally sourced from surrounding communities to create employment opportunities.
The camp sources all of its fruits, vegetables and food stuff from surrounding communities.

Contact us to book

Amajambere Iwacu Campground

C/o Mgahinga Community Development Organization

PO Box 280, Kisoro – Uganda (East Africa)

Tel: Office: +256 382 278 763 +256-774-954956 / +256-782-306973/ +256 772435148

E-mail: mcdo_kisoro@yahoo.com; amajamberecamp@yahoo.com

Website: www.amajamberecamp.org

Or contact:

UCOTA/Pearls of Uganda

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

Mgahinga Community Campground (Amajambere Iwacu)

E-mail: info@pearlsofuganda.org