MOSOPISIEK TRAIL
Uganda’s ultimate slow trekking adventure
Do you love to go off-the-beaten track? Far away from the modern world? Then immerse into the indigenous lifestyle of the Mosopisiek, in the higher belts of Kween District, Uganda.
Your guide is David, a native and passionate ambassador of the Mosopisiek culture. The Mosopisiek lived as hunter-gatherers in Mount Elgon’s rainforest up to the 90’s of the last century. No wonder this minority tribe has produced several World and Olympic champions!
Enjoy a great variety of activities during this trekking adventure: from elder storytelling to farming practices and from exploring an ancient cave to making bamboo handcrafts with Mosopisiek women. Or do you just want to enjoy the quietness unspoiled nature? Also fine!
Are you ready to travel slower? Join in for Uganda’s ultimate slow trekking adventure…
KEY INFORMATION ABOUT THis Trekking
Choose between the 2-day or 3-day activity
Book at least five days in advance
You will sleep @ the home of guide David and his family (@ 2700m ASL)
Hospitality guaranteed, but don’t expect much luxury!
All meals are catered for including a packed lunch on the first day and local specialties
The trails are of moderate difficulty, so you need to be physically fit for this trekking adventure (expect between 12 and 15km of hiking every day)
TESTIMONIALS ABOUT THE MOSOPISIEK TRAIL
“We were very impressed by the hospitality. Not only from our guide David, but also his family and neighbors. Very friendly people who are willing to show their way of living and telling stories about the past. It was very, very interesting to meet them. Also the dancing rituals we will not soon forget.”
“There is something special in the air, probably linked to the altitude and the freshness that accompanies it, but also to the tranquility of the place. You get this feeling of entering a timeless world, almost untouched by the political and economic restlessness of the country and the world. And beyond this surface and tranquility, we discover that this region is unique because of the tribes and the stories that inhabit it. It has a rich, understated history compared to other parts of Uganda.”
Price FOR THIS SLOW TREKKING ADVENTURE
MAXIMUM OF $ 45USD PER PERSON PER DAY*
The price includes:
Two or three activities of choice
Guide for the duration of the trip
If wished for: porter for the duration of the trekking
Overnight stays @ David’s home
All meals on all days (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
The price excludes:
Transport to and from (about 1-hour from Home of Friends) = $ 20USD with a boda boda for two-way or alternatively your driver can drop and pick you
Download the Mosopisiek Trail packing list here!
*$ 45USD for 1-2 pax, $ 39USD for 3-6 pax and $ 35USD per person per day for 7-10 pax
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More about guide David
A background interview with (y)our guide David Mande:
1. What do you love the most about being a tour guide?
I love building cohesion and foster learning between tourists and my Community
2. What has been the biggest impact of tourism in your Community so far?
Tourism opens a door for greater visibility and love for my Community. It brings positive emotions for sustainable growth.
3. What is your favorite food?
All traditional dishes including mushrooms, greens, honey, milk and animal blood. Why? Because all are organic in nature, free from toxic chemicals and they make someone to live for at least 90 years on this earth!
4. Where do you envision your Community to be in 2040?
An equitable, developed Community with socio-economic freedoms wherein everyone enjoys dignified lives free from the injustice of poverty
5. What is the role of women in the (future) development of your Community?
All our movements are youth and women led. This encompasses local mobilisation structures and Community platforms. Women skill girls on crafts making (e.g. bamboo baskets), womanhood graduation and feed the population with indigenous food.
6. What is the role and impact of athletics in your Community?
Athletes inspire and coach the young generations to aim higher and perform better. Some of the athletes have developed their Communities and built greater synergies.
7. What do you want to say to people who are considering to visit your Community, but who are not yet convinced?
There are so many great things to discover, from culture to nature. My people are receptive, loving and peaceful. So you not only need to come, but you also need to stay longer, because our program can’t be finished in one day!
These are the people 👈🏽 who mapped the Mosopisiek Trail* back in August 2020, and together with David. From left to right:
Juma Chebet of Elgon Trek Adventures
George Mwoko, guide from Sipi
Job Soyekwo of Mulima Adventures
Daan Oxener of Home of Friends Guesthouse
Moses Massai of Blue Star Homestay
William Cheptoek of Discover Sipi
* The initial name we used for this activity was Ndorobos Trail. Please note this name is still used by some of the tour operators on this photo. Both Ndorobos and Mosopisiek refer to the people in this area. However, we chose to use the Mosopisiek’ after learning this name is more proudly indigenous.