New Year’s Day is like a sunrise, bringing light and warmth to tourists who visit Kibale National Park. During the New Year’s Day, you will notice that many people are around, and all places become full. Police officers are everywhere to ensure everyone enters the new year safely.
Avoid drinking too much, especially in crowded places to avoid being robbed. Your tour operators should advise you more on this.
Make sure to visit only the places your tour guide takes you to.
Kibale is located in the west, and here you will get a chance to taste the dishes of the Batoro and the Bakiga, made with local ingredients. Have you heard of ekikomero, which means boiled potatoes, and ekibondo, which is called potato bread among the Bakiga? These people like Irish potatoes very much, and you cannot enter their community without seeing them.
The Batoro take pride in their traditional food. You may not see anything special about pounded bean cotyledons, called firinda, but among the Batoro, it means a lot. They often serve it with kalo (millet bread).
To make firinda, they first peel the skin off the beans, cook them, and serve them with millet, which has long been a staple food for the Batoro. Firinda shares a name with a Turkish dish, but this is not the same.
This firinda is a special dish from the Tooro Kingdom. It is unique because it is prepared with no oil, which is why it is often the first to be finished on the menu. It is even served during pet naming ceremonies and other events.
As you read this, you may feel a strong desire to visit this area. You should not miss it, especially watching how the food is prepared.
Once you reach Kibale, you will take part in chimpanzee trekking, bird-watching, stargazing, camping, nature walks, and more.
Write your adventure story from Kibale National Park this New Year’s Day.
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