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Ankole Cattle Farm and Milking Experience

Journey overview

ID: UGDF88

Description: Rwenjeru Community Tourism Camp Site, located near Lake Mburo National Park in Biharwe, Mbarara, is a community-driven initiative offering authentic Ankole cultural experiences. It features activities like cattle-keeping tours (milking/watering), village walks, and craft making. The site serves as a sustainable, community-run base for visitors. Nestled in fertile farmland adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park, Rwenjeru offers a picture-perfect setting of gentle hills and lush valleys—the very grazing and watering grounds of the legendary Ankole Long-Horned Cattle. Step into the Life of a Pastoralist: This experience, known locally as "Okweshera" (the cow watering ritual), is a fundamental part of the herdsman's day. You won't just watch; you'll participate alongside your local guide, who is dressed in the authentic Bachwezi grazing attire, complete with the traditional walking stick (Enkoni) and wooden bucket (Eicuba).

Availability: 2026-02-01 to 2027-01-30

Duration
1 Days
Min. Booking
2 Person
Group Size
15 Person
Cancellation
Up to 30 Days

What's included

  • Professional guide or local expert
  • Walking sticks or trekking poles

What's exclude

  • Transport to and from
  • Meals and accomodation
  • Tips
  • Items of personal nature

Itineraries

Starting price
FromUS$ 27
Per person
Lowest available per-person sharing tier. Final price depends on group size, dates and selected options.

Ankole Cattle Farm and Milking Experience

1 days - 0 night

Age 12+
US $54.00
Age 2-11.99
US $27.00
Age 0-2
US $0.00
Total Cost
Group: 2 people (2 adults, 0 children, 0 infants)
Room for 2 peopleUS $108.00
Administration FeesUS $28.00
Total
US $136.00
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