Kasoga Community Tour in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kasoga Community Tour in Queen Elizabeth National Park : A community effort on the Lake George Ramsar site in Hamukungu Fishing Village, southwest of Kasenyi on the fringe of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Kasoga Community Tour provides genuine insights into the lives and livelihoods of the locals. The initiative’s main goal is to increase tourists’ experiences and understanding while, at the same time, extending their stay and spending at the destination. Kasoga Community Experience can help you engage more with a one-hour canoeing experience and a two-hour community walk. A three-hour community birding activity is another option.
OTHER THINGS TO DO DURING KASOGA COMMUNITY TOUR IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
- Canoeing
The history of Irangara and the Rubona Islands will be covered, along with a display of the several Hippos’ schools—those that are still in operation, those that are reviving, and those that have vanished. Furthermore, it displays the optimal fish breeding zones that are in close proximity to the neighborhood. The Rwenzori Mountain ranges are visible from the canoe, and we also take advantage of the park entrance fees paid for game drives to walk around Irangara Island and watch fisherman cooking outside their tents on a poor fishing day.
Before we arrive, daring clients are given the opportunity to sell their goods in the direction of the landing spot. Additional thrills are provided by other attractions, like birds perched on the lake’s edge and fishermen catching their baits unclothed.
- Community Walk
The walk includes visiting the landing site where information about marine practices is provided, seeing the fish preservation stoves, watching women make canoes, going net sawing, and getting a chance to see women making crafts. It also takes you to the only place in Queen where you can get up close and personal with hippos, to the spot with the best view in the community, through the historical swamps, and to the former king of Tooro’s vacation palace. Additionally, at least 26 different bird species are observed.
- Community Birding
To engage in the activity, stroll along the established community birding trail and observe birds within the forested boundaries of the community land. Thirty birds can be observed after lunch, out of the eighty species that can be observed on the walk. There are 150 species of birds, according to estimates.
- Fishing Trips
Fishing involves using a local canoe equipped with the appropriate equipment to travel to the best breeding zones on a lake that produces the nicest fish in Uganda and the world. The catch is then prepared for the guest’s desired dinner or snack. Fishing excursions for large game and recreation can be planned.
- Canoe Regatta
a pastime that was initially enjoyed in 1952 while Queen Elizabeth National Park was visited by royalty. It comprises a race between the visitors and the locals in swift canoes from the landing spot on the southern bank to Irangara Island’s northern bank and back. A fish snack consisting of freshly caught tilapia and fried lung is served with banana whisky or locally produced passion juice, depending on the visitor’s preference.
- Cultural Treat
During a half-day tour, tourists are thoroughly immersed in the cultural and marine practices of the Kasoga people in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This includes showing visitors how milk is made locally, accompanying animals in the bush within the community boundaries, showing them how milk is used to produce yogurt, and lastly, purchasing ghee. Breakfast is removed from the schedule. Afterwards, we descend to the landing area to participate in the local maritime activities. Every community activity is typically carried out for twelve hours.
