Nyanziibiri Eco-community Camp

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Nyanziibiri Eco-community Camp is strategically positioned near the twin crater lakes 2km after Nyakasharu trading center on the road between Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mbarara.

The camp offers you an opportunity to take a break from game drives and stretch your legs with scenic community tours, checkout the spectacular panoramic views of twin volcanic crater lakes to a soundtrack of crested cranes and sea eagles, paddle a canoe, hike to the Transparent Lake and look out for eight species of forest primates. Have a tasty organic lunch with fried fish.

Local attractions around the camp include the historic cave, where a local guide will explain how it was once used in offering sacrifices and cleansing misfortune and as a hiding place from terror during Amin’s regime. There is also the cultural museum in a perfectly preserved Banyaruguru hut, filled with valued local artifacts that were once used as tools in everyday life. Here, you can learn about the charming innovations of a resourceful people.

Activities and experiences:

Accommodation and restaurant services
Cave exploration
Museum
Traditional Swing for adults

Highlights

Learning about the lifestyles and culture of the Banyaruguru from the museum.
Relaxing in the cave as you listen to the traditional stories and beliefs behind the cave formation and its use.
Learn about the local herbs and their healing powers during the tour.
Enjoy a whole fish for lunch, fresh from one of the twin lakes that make up the name of the camp.
The fresh salad and vegetables harvest from the camp gardens at your order time.

Responsible Travel

The foods served at the camp are bought from the local community thereby enabling the locals to benefit from the camp.
The camp promotes local arts and crafts produced by the local community members
The camp promotes a traditional dance performed by the local people which is one way of preserving culture
The museum helps preserve the local culture to pass the info to the tourist/ visitors and the locals
100% local ownership and employment enables the income to go to the local community

Directions and how to get there

Nyanziibiri campsite is situated 2km after Nyakasharu trading center on the road between Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mbarara.

To book contact:

Phone: +256(0)772-863-399/ +256(0)792-863-399

E-mail:Nyanzibiriecotour@gmail.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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