Wondering
where to go next after a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park? With
plenty for you to enjoy and experience, Uganda the pearl of Africa never leaves
you out of choice regardless of the destination you will be for a holiday. While
many may expect to spot the tree climbing lions or other big game while on
Uganda safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, there is certainly a lot to
excite you and a visit to Nyanz’ibiri cave community won’t leave you in regrets.
Nyanz’ibiri
cave community is nestled just beneath Maramagambo Forest Reserve, a renowned refuge
to many bats and primates. After your long day game viewing experience along
the Northern sector (Kasenyi track) or Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park cultural
safari in this community rewards travelers with lots of lasting memories on
Uganda safari.
Nyanz’ibiri
cave community is perfectly explored on scenic walk offering you an exceptional
cultural safari experience. You will enjoy the panoramic view of the magical
crater lakes, melodies from crested cranes and eagles. Remarkably, your
cultural tour experience can be enhanced further with a canoe ride or hike to
along the transparent lake while also sighting some of the amazing species of
primates from Maramagambo Forest.
While
on community walk, you also stand a chance to explore the historic cave or
cultural museum that is well-kept in Banyaruguru hut. There are also
significant artifacts previously valued for daily activity operations at the
time. Interestingly also, Nyanz’ibiri cave community also operates 3
well-furnished private Bandas and a campsite. In the evening or morning, you
won’t be left bored because you will be entertained by local residents, enjoy
their creative dances and music performances which you will certainly appreciate.
There
is also a modern restaurant and bar well-stocked for you to grab something to quench
your thirst after long day exploration in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Note,
community activity/walk fees are used to aid different community development
initiatives ranging from educational projects to conservation of wildlife.
Queen
Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second largest park and it is set in
Western side of the country. It stretches up-to 1978 sq.kms and it takes its name
from the Queen Elizabeth of the England. The park hosts diversity of wildlife
including a huge profusion of African bush elephants, buffaloes, lions (plus
the tree climbing lions), over 620 bird species, hippos, topis, elands,
waterbucks, warthogs, leopards, spotted hyenas, Uganda Kobs, crocodiles to
mention but a few.
In
summary, think of astonishing cultural encounter after a game drive safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park and think not beyond Nyanz’ibiri cave
community.