WELCOME FRIENDS
My name is BALUKU, I am a Tourist Guide by profession, a nature lover and conservationist. I was born and raised in Kasese District, Western Uganda.
I guide tourists in Kasese and beyond to all Uganda’s 10 National Parks.
I am a team leader for NGUVU COMMUNITY FOCUS (NCOF), a Community Based Organization and also a community school upcoming. I spend most of my free time with children planting trees for conservation and eco-tourism, as well as community development.

You are most welcome to kasese located right on the equator and in-between Rwenzori mountains national park and the savanna plains of Queen Elizabeth NP.

Our organization was formed in 2018, with the main purpose to carry out activities geared towards enhancing quality education and the best possible living conditions to children from struggling families who live in poverty and rejection, plus training children how to save, protect and conserve the environment by planting trees. It is our vision that the children and their families will be inspired to achieve their full potential and get the necessary educational foundation to reach social and economic independence through our work.

Last year, with hard work and sacrifices we purchased one acre of land, by the way it has scenic views of Lakes and of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
We dedicated this land for community work. This is where we plan to construct a school to offer free education to benefit children from our community and those from neighboring communities. Our community children will not have to trek long distances to go to school and will study in a safer environment. These children will not have to pay school fees.

You are welcome to my home, l always take my guests for walks in the community, local Markets, hiking tours, hot springs, our local gardens, riverside walks and swimming, preparing local dishes.
If you love animals and wildlife you have all this opportunity to see, Elephants, Buffalos, Lions, Hippos, Leopards, Baboons, Antelopes, Monkeys, Warthogs, fishing villages, salty lakes, volcanic crater lakes, Boat cruise in the neighboring Queen Elizabeth NP
I also help my guests in processing Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits easily, trekking Rwenzori mountains.
So in case you didn’t have any planned tours yet, be informed that I will be of help to tailor and customize a trip that fits within your budget and time available.
My Home is ten minutes’ drive from Kasese bus terminal and Taxi Park, Banks, hospitals, local markets, supermarkets are all within easy reach.
It's easy to connect from KAMPALA city by public bus or i organize private transfers. The bus is about 45,000 Uganda shillings or between $11 to $14.
We use local shared Taxis, bodaboda (Bike Taxi) in Kasese.
It's never too late to start doing new things.
You can also reach me directly on
WhatsApp; +256765749400
Email; balukuexevia@gmail.com
Email; nguvucommunityfocus@gmail.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm equally here to offer you a profound opportunity to enable you explore the unique beauty of the pearl of Africa with lasting memories and a lifetime experience.
Taking you to most of Uganda's attractions is what I do better, i enjoy it. You will realise you're in safe hands and blending in African treats.
Uganda is strategically located along the Equator and offers the world's best weather;- so no summer, no winter, just moderate weather and comfortable temperatures.
I wish to interest you to traverse this unique gift of nature part of Africa. I am willing to share my precious time.
I am reminding you that I am a professional and Licensed Tourist and safari Guide with over seven years experience guiding in Uganda and Rwanda;- so i can arrange and tailor a customised tour in case you would wish to take on a safari, tracking mountain Gorillas, chimpanzees, African Big five, tree climbing lions (on chance). Did you know that Uganda is the source of the Nile:)

In case you want to volunteer at our project, then be assured of traversing the five primary schools and two secondary schools we work with, women's pedal sewing and tailoring projects among, water projects.
You could get involved in distribution of scholastic items to children in schools and carrier guidance.
We also distribute reusable sanitary pads to girls in rural schools.
We can plan more in the comfort of our home. (Your new home for a couple of days)

Interests

• gardening and cooking.
• volunteering and community service
• hiking, bird watching, singing in a local choir
• storytelling, and exchanging experiences

Music, Movies, and Books

Local traditional music and dances,
Congolese Lingala,
I generally listen to music that moves my whole body including the ears, eyes and toes;- and when I start to dance, i move the crowd, they all move and go home 😀😁🤸🤸💃💃🕺🕺
I like reading the environment and wildlife conservation literature, Mammals of Africa, Birds of East Africa, Uganda's Reptiles,

Watching Talent Shows like America's Got Talent, British Got Talent, Steve Harvey Shows,
Movies like; The Last Ship, The Lion King, The Last King of Scotland, Tears of the sun.
I also enjoy watching local and international news.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Building hope among the vulnerable children and abandoned teenage mothers;-
Creating a ray of hope among the hopeless.

Teach, Learn, Share

I will take you to local cultural villages and teach you traditional music and dances like ekikibi and omukumu piece by piece until you can dance.

I will introduce you to my community and teach you my local language (Lukonzo), teach you some Swahili (East African language), Luganda (mostly spoken in Uganda) .

Will teach you how to Cook the traditional local dishes like obundu (Cassava Bread), corn bread (posho), G. nuts paste (omukorongo), among others.

I can spare my free time showing you around Kasese local attractions and taking you all around Uganda and or Rwanda.

I am a storyteller, so would wish to hear from your side too and share experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Offering free accommodation and local community tours while in my village.
I also offer opportunities for volunteering in my community and at our projects.

Safari and Tours can be planned and organised together when we meet, when you are at home in my village or in advance.

My mugole (my wife) and i will arrange to prepare meals for you or share together with my family for free. You can inform me in advance about any dietary restrictions and requirements.

However, if you want to make your own food then you can use the kitchen, or if you want to have your special dish, you can order from the local restuarants which we shall recommend. Food is supplied locally from neighbouring gardens, local food markets and stores. All the food stuff is organic and fresh;- from garden to cooking pan to mouth to stomach

Uganda is known for having the world's best pineapple, Ovacados and Mangoes, you will enjoy our local fruits and vegetables.

Countries I’ve Visited

Rwanda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Rwanda