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About Kisoro (Gorilla Home town)
Kisoro district in southwestern Uganda stands out as a captivating blend of natural wonders and diverse cultures. Beyond its scenic beauty, it holds historical significance as the site where European explorers established a crucial boundary pillar, shaping the geopolitical landscape of present-day Uganda.
Mount Sabyinyo is a unique geographical landmark where Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo converge. It’s the only such meeting point in Uganda. This significance makes it a cherished symbol of unity and a source of national pride. However, neglecting Mount Sabyinyo could potentially lead to conflict, as it has been historically contested. Three colonial powers (Germany, Britain, and Belgium) once fought for control of the Kisoro region, where Mount Sabyinyo is located. The Berlin Conference of 1884 eventually assigned the area to British rule. The Bafumbira people are indigenous to Kisoro.
Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Treks & Tracking
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Uganda, where our tours offer a range of options to encounter wildlife. Choose from our 4- or 5-day Gorilla, Wildlife, and Chimpanzee Trekking adventure in the Kalinzu Forest, or opt for our 3-day Gorilla Trek. The beauty of Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” will mesmerize you as you trek through the rainforest in search of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a sanctuary for half the world’s mountain gorillas, making it an unparalleled destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Kamere Tours specializes in securing gorilla trekking permits and is known for our reliability and expertise in permit acquisition.
LOCAL TOURS IN KISORO
Community walk
Start with a 30-minute boat/canoe ride, then walk along the swamp and up the hills. A beautiful nature walk with amazing views over Lake Mutanda. The tour takes about 3 hours.
Mukozi Community Walk
Visit the community with locations like (depending on the day of the week) the craft maker, medicine man, the local school and/or church. Takes about 2-3 hours.
Lake Mulehe Hike
A full exploration of the surroundings. You will start your tour by boat/canoe followed by a beautiful hike. Enjoy views of both Lake Mutanda and Lake Mulehe, meet local people, fishermen, a medicine man and have a local Ugandan lunch along the way.
Mutanda Island trip
Combine a beautiful boat or canoe tour on the lake with a visit to the only habituated island. Meet the Abagesera people, visit their school and church, interact with the children and explore the island. On the way, visit Punishment Island, with its heinous history.
Boat tour Lake Mutanda
Enjoy the lake, either by motorboat or canoe, with a captain and guide, and experience the silence and beauty of Lake Mutanda and its surroundings. The tour can be booked for 1 or 2 hours. Our guide will also tell you a lot about the area, some background of the communities, the birds, the otters etc.
To the Mountains and Beyond
Great mysteries come to life in one of Uganda’s smallest districts, called Kisoro. With only 728 km2 of total land area, the fairly vibrant town borders Rwanda to the south and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west.
Mountaineering in Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo is an experience of a lifetime, bringing you to the point where Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo meet.
Gorilla (gorilla beringei) trekking in the famous national parks of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can essentially be one of those items to cross off your bucket list.
The Lost Tribe of the Forest Batwa Experience.
It has been many years since the Batwa (forest pygmies) were forcefully evicted and excluded from their ancestral forest lands.
Believed to be among the first settlers in the area, the Batwa lived side by side with the Mountain Gorillas, showing great reverence to their ‘great’ ape cousins.
Still rich in indigenous knowledge, music and dance, the forgotten tribe of Batwa wonder through civilization whispering of a day when they will surely return to their ancestral lands, stirring up feelings of hope or fantasy.
Mummified Relics at Ichangushu Caves | Lake Mutanda.
The preservation of the dead, especially in Africa is a practice best known among the Egyptian communities however history has it that great men of the land were often preserved in their natural state after passing on.
The tale speaks of continuity and reverence for the dead however a visit of the burial sites is a trip worth planning for.
A boat ride on the scenic lake Mutanda connects you the Punishment Island where unbetrothed girls were abandoned to die after consummation with men of low ranking.
An Island rich with stories. If you listen carefully to the wind, a thousand voices can be heard, all in a cautionary tale.
