LIDEFO Beekeeping Tours
LIDEFO developed a fledged bee friendly tour program in 2010 to enhance eco-tourism and this is already helping in the promotion of potential training projects in the rural communities.
Discover the rich diversity of Kasese District by traveling through the Rwenzori Mountain villages to learn the skill of beekeeping that is aiding subsistence farmers to generate income.
The tour from Kasese Town takes you past coffee and banana plantations, stunning scenery, and the friendly and welcoming foothill villages of Kasese District.
A Beekeeping expert will demonstrate the art of beekeeping and allow you to practice whilst wearing fully protective safety suits.
Mission
To ensure sustainable use of the natural resources through promoting eco-tourism services, from improved livelihoods of the local people of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Vision
LIDEFO envisions an improved community in eco-tourism for increased incomes.
Goal
Increased knowledge in tourism management and incomes among the young people.
Options
Visitors can choose to visit a choice of apiaries in various locations including the beautiful sub-counties of Mahango and Kilembe.
Visitors have the option of either walking or using transport to access the apiaries.
Tours can be half days or full days, and lunch provided if necessary. LIDEFO Beekeeping Tours are designed to suit the visitor interests, thus are customized as desired.
LIDEFO Beekeeping project
The project enables Kasese District subsistence farmers to generate income by farming naturally dwelling honey bees.
- LIDEFO sets up apiaries for subsistence and shares knowledge concerning how to keep bees effectively.
- Farmers collect their honey and bring to the beekeeping office where LIDEFO purchases their produce.
- LIDEFO filters, bottles and sells the honey to Kasese supermarkets.
- All benefits made from selling the honey returns to the LIDEFO Beekeeping project.
Itinerary
Itineraries are customized to suit the interest and requirements of the visitors.
For enquiries or to book a tour please contact
Tel +256 772 629 673
Email: lidefo.base1@gmail.com
Website: www.lidefo.org
