Boomu Women Group Cultural Experience

Boomu Women Group Cultural Experience. Located about 21kms from Masindi town, Boomu Women’s Group is one of the areas of interest for enthusiastic cultural lovers to explore on Uganda safari. Boomu cultural group is found at the edge of Murchison Falls National Park, the biggest National Park in Uganda and home to the world’s powerful waterfalls – Murchison Falls.

Visitors to Murchison Falls National Park or those with plans to engage in the different activities in Budongo Forest and plan to access the park or forest via the Southern gate- Kichumbanyobo gate, Boomu Bandas can be seen along the road or even make a stopover. Other than cultural or community walk/experiences, Boomu Women’s Group also have comfortable bandas worth spending a night while on cultural safaris or Uganda safaris in Murchison Falls National Park or primate tour in Budongo Central Forest.

The word Boomu means “Togetherness” and it describes exactly the purpose why the group was founded. Boomu works together for mutual benefit and the benefit of local communities. Boomu is a member of the Ugandan Community Tourism Association (UCOTA).

Discover distinct Ugandan cultures and traditions

A visit to Boomu Women’s Group is not only about spending a night in the bandas, but it is all about immersion into Ugandan cultures. At Boomu, visitors get a chance to have direct interaction with local residents, and this means, you will be guaranteed authentic African cultures. Discover deeply how they live, the rural life, learn more about how your stay impacts the local residents and more.

Boomu is one of the typical community-based tourism initiatives in Uganda, particularly found at the edge of Murchison Falls National Park. They provide comfortable stay at their bandas, camping, showers and toilets, preferable for budget travelers on Uganda tours to Murchison Falls or Budongo Forest.

There is also a craft shop consisting of varied handmade items including baskets or take part in basket making and make your own. In addition, you can also take lessons on food preparation and so much more.

Getting there

Boomu Women’s Group is found along the route to Murchison Falls National Park, 8kms from Kaniyo-Pabidi Forest and from Masindi, 21kms. Safaris to Boomu can also be combined with wildlife or game viewing tours in Murchison Falls National Park especially game drives to see the big game, birding or primate adventures at Budongo Forest like chimpanzee tracking or chimpanzee habituation.