The Batwa People, are also known as the ‘keepers of the forest’, because for years they lived in harmony with the forest and survived by hunting small game using bows and arrows. Most visitors find interest in visiting these unique indigenous Batwa people especially after their gorilla tracking safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This helps to discover how the Batwa used to live and survive on row fruits, bush meat, wild honey and then gather at their famous Garama caves.
Visiting the Batwa people is a moving and touching experience. Your participation in the Batwa Trail is a half-day activity that will not only be an informing and interesting time for you but also aid the Batwa Pygmy Community.
The walk starts out with a Batwa elder dressed in skins telling the story of the Batwa creation and how they became people of the forest.
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While on the Batwa cultural tour, you will learn so much about this beautiful tribe especially their former and current way of living, and their history and folklores. Listening to their tales about the forest life the community used to enjoy, and learning of their forceful eviction and the impact it has had is quite emotional. Glad enough that the community has sought to preserve their culture in the little enclave forest.
Time spent with the Batwa people is a recommendable experience to everyone, but be aware that it will require a short hike to the Batwa community. The trail up to where the experience is held is rather narrow and quite steep at times. However, the guide does an excellent job of explaining everything, to make sure you’re given plenty of breaks on the way up to the mountain.
Our guides are quite knowledgeable and extremely enthusiastic, and this is evidence that the guides care for everyone’s safety.
The entertainment by the Batwa people is beautiful. The music has a special touch to it and there is a delight as the community performs. Experiencing the Batwa people is commonly done if you are tracking gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga National Park.