The Bwindi Women’s Lodge (Not actual name) but rather popularly known by the project name “Ride for a woman” is located in Buhoma Sector approximately 5 minutes drive to the gorilla trekking briefing point (also the headquarters) of Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. Managed by an enthusiastic local couple ( Eve & Denis) the Bwindi women’s Lodge was started up to provide training opportunity to the local vulnerable women in the buhoma community. The Lodge currently employes quite a number of locals from the community whose role is to deliver a hospitable environment to all the guests that choose to stay at the magnificent Bwindi Women’s Lodge.
STAYING AT THE BWINDI WOMEN’S LODGE – What to Expect.
The Bwindi Women’s Lodge delivers affordable accommodation for travellers visiting Buhoma Sector of Bwindi Forest NP. The Property has two (02) structures; Mwebesa House, and the newly opened Noels Cottages.
Mwebesa House offers eight (08) comfortable en-suite rooms each furnished with locally sourced materials and decor made onsite by the creative hands of the women of the project (ride for a woman).
On the other hand, the newly opened Noels Cottage block offers three (03) individual spacious rooms equally colourfully as decorated as the Mwebesa House rooms and with fairly larger bathrooms and large doors to an open-air balcony with cosy seating.
Whether you choose to stay in the Newly opened Noel or the older Mwebesa rooms, one thing that cuts across is to expect to be treated to very tasty organic food freshly picked from the garden a prepared the same day. All meals will be served at the central dining space that also doubles up as an open-air lounge with Wifi connection.
While the this Lodge ( Ride for a Woman Lodge) is not a five-star property we like to encourage visitors to stay at this lodge for the cause.
All fees and payment made towards your stay at this lodge are directly ploughed into supporting and empowering women in buhoma and Uganda at large.
THINGS TO SEE & DO WHILE STAYING AT RIDE FOR A WOMAN LODGE
Besides the obviously most sought after the activity of gorilla trekking, there is a lot One can do while staying at the Ride for a woman project owned lodge.
Learn how to pedal a sewing machine.
In the grounds of the lodge, you could learn how to pedal sew with the local women of Buhoma. You can choose your own beautiful African fabric and then produce anything from a coin purse or pillowcase dress, a bandana, sunglasses case or napkins to take home as souvenirs or gifts for your family and friends.
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Learn how to cook a local meal.
At Ride 4 a Woman you can learn how to cook the traditional dishes of the Bakiga tribe and enjoy the fruits of your labours with the community on the open deck of the dining hall, among the misty hills of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
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Join in the traditional dancing.
For groups of four (04) or more, Ride for a woman offer dance classes where you learn the Kiga dance, the dance of celebration and demonstration of happiness among the Bakiga tribe. Your lesson takes place among the stunning setting of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
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Weave with the local women.
Seated on mats in the gardens of Ride 4 a Woman, the women of Buhoma will show you the skills you need to basket weave the traditional way. Relax as you sit and interact with local Ugandans within their own community.
Learn More about Weaving with the local women.
Donate or Volunteer:
For travellers that can afford to donate and sponsor these women, your contribution will be very helpful to the project. Alternatively, if you have both the money and time to spend some more time with the local women, you can apply to stay and volunteer at Ride for a woman Community project. Trust me this will be a life-changing experience.
For a direct booking to visit, stay, donate or even Volunteer with Ride for a Woman, we recommend directly contacting them via email: ride4awoman@gmail.com or call them: +256-785-999-112 /+256-772607317