Community Involvement

• We give first priority to community members when recruiting staff for the lodge. This is a big step in improving their livelihoods.
• We encourage our guests to use local porters and community guides in order to give back to the community that calls Bwindi Home.
• Our Curio shop stocks memorabilia’s, souvenirs and hand-crafts made by community members. 100% profits go back to community and women self-help projects.
• We advise our clients to take part in community base activities like visiting local charities, local schools, hospitals and health centers. Most of our guests visit the indigenous Batwa community to experience their culture and also participate in village walks. All proceeds go back to the community.

Reduction Of Carbon Emission

We advocate for reduction of Carbon foot print in order to save the environment through the following strategies;

• Serving only organic food fresh from the farm with no need to refrigerate.
• We encourage our guests to consider using their beddings at least more than once so that we can curb water wastage and excessive use of detergents which can be harmful to the environment in the long term.
• We installed solar panels on all our rooms. This is used as an alternative source of energy. Otherwise, we keep the generators on standby 24/7.
• We recommend the slow travel trend. Stay in one place for longer than travel to many places within a short period of time.

Tree planting at $ 30

Contribute positively to the environment by replenishing greenery and aiding in carbon sequestration as you foster a sense of environmental stewardship. The funds generated go towards supporting local conservation projects, ensuring the sustainability of both the activity and the surrounding environment.

Responsible Giving

We receive many well-intentioned travelers bringing various items like sweets, used clothing, books, and pencils to hand out to children and villagers in our community. Sadly, this kind giving often has unintended consequences. Most times, the receivers develop a begging syndrome and loose the zeal to work. That is why we encourage our visitors to give through the recommended local charities.