Learn about the traditions of the Batwa tribe

What you'll do

Known as the 'Keepers of the Forest', the Batwa are the original people of Bwindi. You'll hike into the forest with an expertly-trained guide to visit the Batwa settlement and meet the tribe, a real honor that not many can say they have had the chance to do. You'll join the women as they cook meals made with ingredients from the forest, meet medicine men and hear how they use the flora and fauna to heal ailments, and learn all about their hunter-gatherer lifestyle that has continued over thousands of years. The Batwa tribe will share their ancient legends and traditional songs, before waving you off.