Mount Rwenzori Village Tour
The Mount Rwenzori Village Tour, commencing at Ruboni Community Camp, will provide guided access to five distinct households within the hamlet. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in immersive activities at several households, where they can observe and actively participate in local trades such as crafting traditional handicrafts, sharing oral traditions, utilizing herbs and rituals for local healing practices, and even learning the art of blacksmithing. Experience a guided tour of the farm where you can witness the cultivation of food and gain knowledge on the process of preparing a freshly brewed coffee beverage.
Travel itinerary for Mount Rwenzori Village Tour
The abode of the traditional storyteller
Commence a walk from the camp under the guidance of a guide. You will receive a warm reception in the neighborhood residence. Immerse yourself in an authentic African experience as you sit on traditional wooden stools and listen to captivating Bakonzo folklore narrated by a knowledgeable local elder. This is an illustration of how the Bakonzo tribe imparts cultural and social values to the younger generations through education.
The residence of the blacksmith
Discover the techniques employed by the nearby blacksmith to repurpose aged metal into functional implements for both domestic and occupational purposes, including spears, knives, hammers, and several other tools. Witness the captivating narrative of how this endeavor is beneficial to both his family and society. You will be given the chance to engage in fireworks, select metals, or purchase pre-made tools to bring home as souvenirs.
Artisan’s residence
Historically, women in the hamlet were responsible for crafting all of their household tools and implements. You will be actively involved in the production of traditional crafts that are commonly utilized in families on a daily basis. Items such as baskets, paper beads, table mats, and various other products. You have the option to bring some of the crafts home.
Residence of traditional healers.
The local healer will demonstrate how he utilizes traditional powers derived from local folklore to treat various maladies and calamities. You will be presented with a selection of remedies that the local inhabitants rely on once they have fully recovered their physical well-being and good fortune.
The residence of the farmers
Upon arrival, you will be shown to the nearby gardens where coffee, bananas, and vanilla are cultivated alongside vegetables and domestic animals. Next, you will be guided through the agro-value addition procedures, during which the family members will roast coffee for consumption. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to sample or purchase various products such as banana wine and mushrooms. This is the final stage, and once completed, you will be prepared to return to the camp following the agricultural encounter.
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