About this Experience

Some of the most powerful moments in travel are the quiet ones. Drift across the serene waters of Lake Mutanda in a traditional dugout canoe, surrounded by the silhouettes of the Virunga Volcanoes reflected in the water. Then step ashore and into the world of the Batwa — the ancestral guardians who protected these forests for millennia before displacement. Hear their stories, walk with their community, and understand how your visit directly funds their healthcare and education through the 20% Community Fund. This is not observation. This is connection. Impact metrics: 20% of your experience directly supports healthcare and education for the Batwa and Bafumbira indigenous people.