Take a walk in the footsteps of champions! Discover the Secrets of the Mosopisiek People
Guide Cephus during the Mengia Village Tour, Kween, eastern Uganda

Take a walk in the footsteps of champions! Discover the Secrets of the Mosopisiek People

At Matoke Tours DMC, we support sustainable tourism that empowers local communities and preserves unique heritage by choosing well-run community-based tourism activities across Uganda and Rwanda. We have some exciting ideas to share with our partners! The Mengia Village Tour in eastern Uganda is one example.

Mosopisiek family. Photo credit Giorgios Voursoukis

In the remote highlands of Kween District of eastern Uganda is a pristine piece of culture, home to the Mosopisiek people who lived in the Mount Elgon rainforest as hunter-gatherers until just thirty years ago. The high altitude-loving Mosopisiek carry the genes of running champions such as Cheptegei, Chemutai, Kiplimo, Kiprotich, and Kiplangat who have made Uganda famous in competitions around the world.

Learn about the healthy lifestyle of the Mosopisiek during this half-day walk through Mengia village – but don’t worry, we won’t make you run it.??

Mengia waterfall, eastern Uganda. Photo credit Juma Chebet

Take in the incredible scenery of Mengia waterfall while you learn all about local culture through indigenous plants and medicines. Eat a healthy lunch in a local restaurant.

This tour has been developed by Home of Friends Guesthouse one of our Adventure Tourism Uganda consortium partners. The Mengia Village Tour was specifically designed for Matoke Tours and other tour operators whose clients don’t always have time for Home of Friends’ flagship activity: the Mosopisiek Trail.

What to expect on the Mengia Village Tour

????♂?Your tour will be led by a guide who is a native of the area, providing eye-opening insights into Mosopisiek culture.

????♂?Optional add-ons to the Mengia Village Tour include bamboo basket weaving, ‘lakwek’ honey wine making, and exploration of ‘Mukuuso,’ Mount Elgon’s largest cave.

How can Matoke Tours DMC help??

Do you like the sound of this kind of tour? Get in touch for more ideas and recommendations. Together, we can create unforgettable experiences while making a positive impact on the environment and society. ??

Contact our travel experts today to learn how we can work together to create unique and responsible tourism itineraries.

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Daan Oxener

Pioneer in Meaningful Adventure Travel l Mount Elgon l Uganda

8 个月

Thumbs up Matoke Tours Africa DMC for recognising the tourism potential of the less-visited Mount Elgon area ?? Our team of native guides is ready to take curious & conscious travelers into the heart of Uganda's Land of Running Champions ??

Charlotte Beauvoisin

Podcaster | Tourism Consultant | Digital Marketing Trainer | Award-winning Blogger | Chartered Institute of Marketing Manager | Conservationist | ESG | Oxford School of Climate Change Society

8 个月

I like the optional add-ons such as the ‘lakwek’ honey wine making!

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