In 2012 starten we  met het Grassrootz Adventure Programma

• voluntourism
• adventure safaris ( per mountainbike door een national park)
• kampeer tochten naar Serengeti national park in Tanzania
• Comunity experiences

Rwenjeru Campsite

Accommodation

Rwenjeru Campsite is one of the few serious community efforts in Uganda that is organizing to attract community tourists to take advantage of their proximity to Lake Mburo National Park in Western Uganda. The communities around the park share a number of resources with the wild game in the park: grazing land for their cattle and water sources. A wonderful way to co-existence!

Next to the easy access to the National Park, the Campsite is established for tourists to live with the communities and explore their culture and way of life. Spending one or more nights in tents or in the guesthouse, tourists from all over the world will have an unforgettable and enriching experience.

Dictionary

English
Good morning	Orire-ota
Good afternoon	Wa siba-ota
Good evening	Osibeje
How are you?	Oriyo-ota?
I’m fine	Ndikurungi
Thank you	Wébare
Nice to meet you	Nashemererwa kuba niwe
What is your name?	Niba kweta oha?
My name is Sarah	Niba nyenta Sarah
How old are you?	Oyi ne emyaka engahi
I like the place	Ninkunda omwanya ogu
I like the food	Ninkunda ebwakurya
Do you know the time?	Nomanya esha?
Sleep well	Orareje
Nice	Nikirunji
What are you saying?	Noreba ki?

 

Activities

Rwenjeru Campsite is located in between the mountains near Lake Mburo and therefore has the most beautiful view! The people from the Campsite are the most hospitable and love to show you around the breathtaking surroundings, the village and their families. Enock, Charles and Meijers are very happy to guide you and tell you everything about the crops that grow at the Campsite, the many community projects they are working on, their future ideas the development of the village and about the many interesting connections they have.

Visit the family house

Meet the very old grandparents

The grandparents of the family are born in 1911 and 1914, but they are still strong and very bright! They love to talk to their visitors and tell them everything about their family and the long life they have been living in the village.

 

Cows

Grazing, milking and butter making

Walk down and feel like you are in the movie The Lion King! The family has many cows so you can ask all your questions and watch were they graze.

Early in the morning or in the evening they can even show you the milking and maybe you can try it yourself… The milk is being used for drinking, making yoghurt and butter. Also an interesting procedure to follow.

Campfire

A warm night filled with stories, music and drinks

The Campsite is the perfect place to have a campfire! While watching the flames, you can roast some corn or goat and have a nice drink from the canteen. Storytelling around the fire is traditional in Uganda, so ask your Ugandan friends to tell you their stories.

Market

Visit the weekly village market at Wednesdays and explore all the local products

Every Wednesday there is a market in the village. At the market you’ll find every local product of the villagers: Matooke, sugarcane, maize, tomatoes, onions and many more. Next to the food part of the market you’ll find many clothes (new and second hand) and you can even ask the knitters to make you a nice cloth.

Church

Visit the Catholic church up the hill

Behind the guesthouse at the Campsite you’ll find the village church. People from the whole community walk far to visit the Christian church on Sunday. For most visitors the services will be a whole new experience full singing, dancing and preaching!

Village shrine

Pray and get better without medication

Although witchcraft and traditional types of healing are not common anymore, you’ll still find a shrine in the village. This shrine is still used by many people to pray for a better health!

Cultural Center Igongo

Visit the museum, restaurants and enjoy the beautiful garden

Cultural Center Igongo is build in 2010 and really worth visiting. The restaurant is a very good place to have some good coffees, local food or international meals. The Craft & Book Shop is very colorful and it is nice to buy some souvenirs. The museum wants to maintain the traditional culture of South Western Uganda and the guides will give you a nice tour through the real African live!

 

Business town Mbarara

Visit the second biggest town of East Africa only 13 km from the Campsite

Mbarara is the second biggest town of Eastern Africa (except for the capitals) but a very friendly and quiet town to walk around. Take your lunch in one of the many restaurants, visit the market or have a look at the beautiful university.

Lake Mburo National Park

Visit the National Park and enjoy the many wild animals and birds

Lake Mburo National Park is the only park in the country with impala, mongoose and giant bush rats. Next to the 325 species of bird you’ll find zebra’s! The campsite is located close to the park and therefore a perfect place to visit for a day.

 

 in 2012 we will start our Grassrootz adventure Program

• voluntourism
• adventure safaris ( on a mountainbike riding through a national park)
• camping trips to Serengeti national park in Tanzania
• Comunity experiences

Accommodation

Rwenjeru Campsite is one of the few serious community efforts in Uganda that is organizing to attract community tourists to take advantage of their proximity to Lake Mburo National Park in Western Uganda. The communities around the park share a number of resources with the wild game in the park: grazing land for their cattle and water sources. A wonderful way to co-existence!

Next to the easy access to the National Park, the Campsite is established for tourists to live with the communities and explore their culture and way of life. Spending one or more nights in tents or in the guesthouse, tourists from all over the world will have an unforgettable and enriching experience.

Dictionary

English
Good morning	Orire-ota
Good afternoon	Wa siba-ota
Good evening	Osibeje
How are you?	Oriyo-ota?
I’m fine	Ndikurungi
Thank you	Wébare
Nice to meet you	Nashemererwa kuba niwe
What is your name?	Niba kweta oha?
My name is Sarah	Niba nyenta Sarah
How old are you?	Oyi ne emyaka engahi
I like the place	Ninkunda omwanya ogu
I like the food	Ninkunda ebwakurya
Do you know the time?	Nomanya esha?
Sleep well	Orareje
Nice	Nikirunji
What are you saying?	Noreba ki?

 

Activities

Rwenjeru Campsite is located in between the mountains near Lake Mburo and therefore has the most beautiful view! The people from the Campsite are the most hospitable and love to show you around the breathtaking surroundings, the village and their families. Enock, Charles and Meijers are very happy to guide you and tell you everything about the crops that grow at the Campsite, the many community projects they are working on, their future ideas the development of the village and about the many interesting connections they have.

Visit the family house

Meet the very old grandparents

The grandparents of the family are born in 1911 and 1914, but they are still strong and very bright! They love to talk to their visitors and tell them everything about their family and the long life they have been living in the village.

 

Cows

Grazing, milking and butter making

Walk down and feel like you are in the movie The Lion King! The family has many cows so you can ask all your questions and watch were they graze.

Early in the morning or in the evening they can even show you the milking and maybe you can try it yourself… The milk is being used for drinking, making yoghurt and butter. Also an interesting procedure to follow.

Campfire

A warm night filled with stories, music and drinks

The Campsite is the perfect place to have a campfire! While watching the flames, you can roast some corn or goat and have a nice drink from the canteen. Storytelling around the fire is traditional in Uganda, so ask your Ugandan friends to tell you their stories.

Market

Visit the weekly village market at Wednesdays and explore all the local products

Every Wednesday there is a market in the village. At the market you’ll find every local product of the villagers: Matooke, sugarcane, maize, tomatoes, onions and many more. Next to the food part of the market you’ll find many clothes (new and second hand) and you can even ask the knitters to make you a nice cloth.

Church

Visit the Catholic church up the hill

Behind the guesthouse at the Campsite you’ll find the village church. People from the whole community walk far to visit the Christian church on Sunday. For most visitors the services will be a whole new experience full singing, dancing and preaching!

Village shrine

Pray and get better without medication

Although witchcraft and traditional types of healing are not common anymore, you’ll still find a shrine in the village. This shrine is still used by many people to pray for a better health!

Cultural Center Igongo

Visit the museum, restaurants and enjoy the beautiful garden

Cultural Center Igongo is build in 2010 and really worth visiting. The restaurant is a very good place to have some good coffees, local food or international meals. The Craft & Book Shop is very colorful and it is nice to buy some souvenirs. The museum wants to maintain the traditional culture of South Western Uganda and the guides will give you a nice tour through the real African live!

 

Business town Mbarara

Visit the second biggest town of East Africa only 13 km from the Campsite

Mbarara is the second biggest town of Eastern Africa (except for the capitals) but a very friendly and quiet town to walk around. Take your lunch in one of the many restaurants, visit the market or have a look at the beautiful university.

Lake Mburo National Park

Visit the National Park and enjoy the many wild animals and birds

Lake Mburo National Park is the only park in the country with impala, mongoose and giant bush rats. Next to the 325 species of bird you’ll find zebra’s! The campsite is located close to the park and therefore a perfect place to visit for a day.