NYANZ’IBIRI CAVE COMMUNITY-CULTURAL SAFARIS IN UGANDA

 

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.