Nshenyi cultural village stays involves experiencing the unique Ankole culture and traditions in western Uganda. It is that one exceptional cultural experience not to be missed while you are on safari in Uganda. Nshenyi cultural village lies suitably in the rolling hills of Ankole kingdom-Kitwe Town, Ntungamo district and to get here, you need about 30 minutes to drive from Ntungamo or 1-2 hours to drive from Mbarara. While at Nshenyi cultural village, accommodation is at its best especially in any of the large dome shaped grass thatched huts. As you get close to this village, get the best of fresh air, off the beaten sceneries and not to forget to view the long horned Ankole cattle as they graze.
Nshenyi cultural village stay is that one most fascinating cultural experience. To get the best of this exceptional African experience, you can opt to pay a visit or simply stay in the village. This will allow you explore the unique traditions, lifestyles and cultures of Banyankole people in western Uganda. Nshenyi cultural village stay gets you the best of authentic rural African experience as it involves visitors experiencing the traditions, cultures and opportunity to interact with local residents in this area.
Nshenyi area is an area with endless rolling hills, savanna grassland and acacia trees. The nature of landscape here favors cattle keeping and it is of no doubt that inhabitants in this area largely rear cattle. There are also banana plantations with other people engaged in subsistence and commercial crop growing.
What to do in Nshenyi Cultural Village
A visit to Nshenyi Cultural Village allows you take part in numerous activities. Visitors on Uganda cultural safari in Nshenyi Cultural Village can take part in milking the long horned Ankole cows or.
- Embark on nature walk through the farms in the Nshenyi community
- Visit homesteads and explore about unique tools used for farming and ancient techniques that have been passed on through ages; explore about the traditional homestead crop cultivation and food processing
- Enjoy the thrilling cultural and traditional dances
- Pay a visit to local school, markets and homesteads to interact with members of the community.
- Walk through the local markets and pay a visit to Batwa pottery makers
- Be part of the meal preparations that involves learning how matooke is prepared, how ghee is made and other products from the cow are used including hide and meat; how banana beer or juice is made among others.
- Birding
- Tree planting
- Drive to Rwanda through Mirama hill border or drive to Tanzania and cross the Kagera River.
Accommodation options in Nshenyi cultural village
The available accommodation options in Nshenyi cultural village range from traditional grass thatched huts to modern temporary farm house.
Getting to Nshenyi Cultural Village
Nshenyi cultural village is reachable by road. You can drive from Kampala along Isingiro road from Mbarara and head off to Tanzania border. From Kikagati, you drive towards Kitwe Town.
