Community-Based Tourism in Uganda: Alpha Adventure Safaris’ Model of Empowerment

Alpha Adventure Safaris is dedicated to a unique model of tourism that prioritizes the involvement of local communities, celebrates their cultures, and preserves their environments. Recognizing the lack of local participation in natural and cultural resources and the significant poverty levels in rural areas, Alpha Adventure Safaris has launched several initiatives aimed at community empowerment and sustainable development.

Impacts & Achievements

  • Supporting Livelihoods: Alpha Adventure Safaris focuses on improving the livelihoods of youth and women through various community tourism projects. By providing training and resources, they empower rural individuals to actively participate in and benefit from tourism.
  • Establishing Training Centers: Community training centers have been set up to equip youth with skills and knowledge, while also empowering rural women through educational programs and entrepreneurial support.
  • Partnerships for Poverty Alleviation: Collaborations with local and international organizations aim to combat rural poverty through community-based initiatives, including homestays and cultural exchange programs.

Bombo Village

The Bombo Community Tourism Project, supported by the MTN Uganda Foundation, features homesteads, a women’s handcraft group, traditional dancers, a mini cultural center, and the Mediina Pre-Nursery School.

Ishanyu Homestead

Ishanyu, meaning "happiness," is a family farm focusing on traditional Ankole cattle. Visitors can participate in activities that reflect 700 years of pastoralist traditions practiced by the Bahima.

Ewaka Homestay

Discover the heart of Uganda’s rich cultural heritage at Ewaka Homestay, where tradition and comfort meet in the vibrant community of Kanyanda.

Kara-Tunga Foundation

At Kara-Tunga Foundation, our mission is to foster harmonious and prosperous communities that honor their cultural heritage, protect biodiversity, and live in balance with their natural environment.

Itaaba Kyabanyoro

Nestled near Mbarara town in southwest Uganda, Itaaba Kyabanyoro stands as a beacon of historical and cultural significance for the Ankole Kingdom

Boomu Women’s Group

Immerse yourself in a genuine African cultural journey at Boomu Women’s Group, located near Murchison Falls National Park. Established in 1999