Bobo Hill, or the Ethiopia Africa Black International Congress, is the home of the Bobo Ashanti and sits on Queensbury Ridge above Bull Bay. About 100 fundamentalist Rastafarians live here, making a living from farming or selling natural-fiber brooms in Kingston. Other than that, they disassociate themselves from ‘Babylon’ and don’t venture outside their commune.
Guests with a sincere interest in the Bobo’s beliefs are welcome as long as they respect ‘manners and principles.’ Guests are greeted by the head priest or female elder and given a spiel rich in clever metaphor that offers a fascinating insight into Rastafarian philosophy. Menstruating women aren’t allowed inside the commune.
Overnight guests must contribute ‘something’ and ‘come to salvation’ through performing duties on ‘campus.’
It’s little more than 1km uphill from the bridge on the A4. You’ll need a 4WD and to call ahead as the Bobo prefer advance notice.
