Buniga Forest Trails

The Buniga Forest Trail, which is located close to Nkuringo and Rushaga sectors, is one method the Pygmies, Batwa, show you how they lived and hunted in the forest before being driven out during the establishment of Bwindi.

The Batwa people were the first to live in Bwindi Forest, and their homeless people are still unable to leave. They are the same individuals who are familiar with the Buniga woodland. The route is full with old and natural elements, making it a fantastic experience for visitors.

The forest itself is teeming with flora and fauna, including varieties of trees, ferns, and other natural beauties that you have never seen before. During the stroll, it’s possible to see primates such as chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, white and black colobus monkeys, bird species, and more.

You won’t miss anything on this walk, such as the cuisine the Batwa used to eat, as well as berries and roots that were used as medicine and are still essential to the Batwa people today. Additional supplies for clothing and tent construction.

The Batwa people will demonstrate how to capture and collect honey, so keep that in mind. The Batwa people left their mark on the place where they were born, which they had known for many generations. Buniga is a chance not to be missed while your gorilla trekking, even though it is not advertised in the tourism industry. Tour providers can arrange it.

You might as well purchase some of Batwa’s handicrafts for yourself. You will have the opportunity to tour the Batwa homes and observe their current way of life. The Nkuringo Community Conservation and Development Foundation (NCCDF) provided funding and organized this trail.

For all nationalities, the Buniga Forest Trail costs $25 per person. Of that amount, 70% is donated to the Nkuringo Community Conservation and Development Foundation (NCCDF), which hires your guides and runs the community’s conservation initiatives. The remaining 30% is given to the Kisoro government.