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Twa (Batwa) Village

TIME : 2016/2/17 10:56:19

Located outside the park in Bundimusoli, the Twa people were relocated here when the park was established and, with no other choice, have since adopted agriculture, but they’re keeping hold of their traditions as best as possible. The park allows them to collect rattan, leaves, mushrooms, medicines and other forest products and even practise limited hunting. Village visits are arranged at the Office of the King of Batwa in Ntandi, 5km past the Sempaya Gate; the village is another 2km away. Tours include singing and dancing. As with many Twa settlements, living conditions here are extremely poor.