Located near Kitwe Town in Ntungamo District—just a 30-minute drive from Ntungamo town or an hour from Mbarara—Nshenyi Cultural Village unfolds amid rolling hills cloaked in savanna grass and dotted with acacia trees, an environment tailor-made for cattle rearing and agriculture. This tranquil landscape invites visitors into the heart of Ankole’s agricultural heritage.
Traverse banana plantations and subsistence/commercial crop fields that demonstrate the region’s agricultural diversity.
Join farm walks and homestead visits, where you’ll explore age-old farming tools, food processing techniques, and homestead crop cultivation.
Share meals crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients—learn to cook matooke and other regional dishes the traditional way.
Enjoy traditional Banyankole music and dance performances that bring cultural expression to life.
Explore Batwa pottery, visit local schools, homesteads, and markets for immersive community interaction.
The Ugandan government, via the Ministry of Tourism, is actively promoting agro-tourism alongside cultural tourism to diversify offerings beyond traditional wildlife attractions. Nshenyi Cultural Village stands as a flagship example of community-based agro-tourism.
