The Cultural Richness of Uganda
There are 56 different tribal cultures in Uganda from the Baganda of Kampala and its surrounds, the Karamojong of the North East and the IK people on the edge of South Sudan, to the people of the Bakiga of Bwindi and the Batwa Pygmies. The dance, language, food, ceremonies and traditions of Uganda are fascinating with countless opportunities to immerse yourself in a host of cultural experiences.
Tribal Experiences
The Karamoja region is utterly beautiful and culturally fascinating. Exploring the villages you can learn about the traditions, beliefs, society, family life, Manyatta houses, local sorghum brew and their unique Edonga dance and if you would like, stay the night in a village Kraal. The IK people (Immarginalised Karamajong) reside way up Mount Morongole, very worth the climb to spend time there too.
Cook & Dance with the Bakiga
Nestled among the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest are the Bakiga people. With them you can learn to dance the traditional stamping Kiga rhythms and both cook and eat their traditional foods - from Matoke to posho and g-nut sauce!
If craft is your interest the women of Buhoma will sit with you and teach you to basket weave by hand or pedal sew to produce beautiful African fabric gifts.
Kampala City & Jinja
From the slums of the city, to the delights of the Buganda Kingdom and the Kasubi tombs, the Martyrs shrine, Gadafi Mosque, Ndere Cultural centre and the bustle of street life, Uganda’s capital city has much to offer. Jinja offers a different city experience with a fascinating history and the source of the Nile out on Lake Victoria. Explore on foot, bicycle or by boat…
The Batwa People
Known as ‘The people of the forest’ the Batwa were the hunter gatherer fierce warriors of Bwindi impenetrable forest. With them you learn about traditional forest life, culture, foods and medicine. Cook and eat goat and matoke among the community in their grass thatched huts and get to know the medicinal plants of the forest and how to make a bamboo cup.
Talk To Our Uganda Expert
Our Managing Director Sharon Hedges developed a passion for Uganda when she began working for a women’s empowerment initiative deep in the heart of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Realising just how much more Uganda has to offer than its utterly beautiful Mountain Gorillas, Sharon now wants to share her love for the country and its people with others so that they too can enjoy their own unique journey in this incredible country.
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