About this experience
Enjoy a guided community tour of Masindi - a small town that boasts numerous tour attractions, most notably, the mighty Murchison Falls and surrounding vast wildlife. This tour brings you closer to the indigenous people and allows you to witness life in a typical community in rural Uganda. Visit the local community centers and volunteer where possible, meet locals at their favorite hangout places, go experience shopping at the village market and try out our local cinema. When you get hungry, there are lots of options for you to try the local cuisine - from the street food vendors and local restaurants too. Finally, we shall take a walk down memory lane when we visit Uganda's first Hotel built in the 1920's to learn about the adventures of Ernest Hemingway. Come experience Uganda through local eyes.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Guide
Not included
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary and highlights
Tour Masindi town and the surrounding community and experience the local lifestyle and culture. With options to try the local cuisine, tour the first hotel in Uganda and visit a local school or community to volunteer or bring along a few gifts for the children, there's enough to do on this tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- Report at the hostel reception.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Murchison Backpackers
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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