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In Depth 1 to 3 days
The most popular tour option offered by Stonehouse farm is the 3-day tour, which offers a perfect blend of the three main aspects of a visit to Busu village: agro-ecology, adventure and cultural learning. Do the 3-day tour or choose any day or combination of days from the 1 to 2 day tour itineraries.
Day 1 – Agro-ecology & Permaculture
Morning:
- Arrival and refreshment
- Tour of the farm to see the recycling systems and seasonal tropical crops eg. herbs, turmeric, Aloevera, coffee, passion fruit, cocoa, bananas, ginger, jackfruit, and more. Explanation of permaculture and organic agriculture practices.
Lunch
- Enjoy a “farm to table” experience
Afternoon
- Hike around the village
- Make coffee – from the bean to the cup!
In Depth 1 to 3 days – DAY 2
This is DAY TWO of the 3 day In-depth Busu village tour. This 3 day combo is the most popular for foreigners as it offers a perfect blend of the three main aspects of Stone house: agro-ecology, adventure and culture. Do the 3-day tour or choose any day or combination of days!
Day 2 – Hike to the waterfall
Morning
- Harvest fruit and vegetables for your lunch
- Prepare luwombo in banana leaves over an open fire, (a very tasty traditional meal made with Banana, vegetables, or chicken, beef and peanut)
- Trek to the village rock.
Lunch
- Enjoy the lunch you prepared earlier in the day
Afternoon
- Swim at Mum resort hotel
- Return and free time to relax
- Camp fire, dinner and stories.
You can make a combo mixing day 1, 2 and 3.
At the time of booking, please let us know which days are most appealing to you if you wish to combine them.
In Depth 1 to 3 days – DAY 3
This is DAY THREE of the 3 day In-depth Busu village Tour. This 3 day combo is the most popular for foreigners as it offers a perfect blend of the three main aspects of Stone house: agro-ecology, adventure and culture. Do the 3-day tour or choose any day or combination of days!
Day 3 – Cultural day
Morning
- Make Kabalagala ( Banana cake) Or Mandazi( African Dognouts)
- Roast and grind coffee over an open fire
- Make your own cups and spoons from gourd
Afternoon
- Fish river shrimp
- Crafts workshop/ Ugandan music workshop.
- Apply local medicinal face mask and makeup from the farm
- Enjoy all the tasty treats you have made during the day!
Bird watching is good on the trail in the village; the most commonly seen species include crested crane.You can make a combo mixing day 1, 2 and 3.
At the time of booking, please let us know which days are most appealing to you if you wish to combine them.
Additional info
We recommend the 3 day tour at Stone house farm to be able to do as many activities as possible or if you would like, you may add days onto your stay in order to spend longer time at the farm and learn more about aspects of the local Ugandan culture which interest you – or simply to rest in a peaceful place with hammocks under palm trees!
Feel free to get more of a farm experience and help feed the animals.
The following are several options you may wish to consider for spending extra days at the farm, at the end of your tours:
- Take an extra “cultural” day helping, learning and sharing with the women in the kitchen (Additional $30 per person including 3 meals).
- Just stay on extra days to spend relaxing time in the farm and to enjoy the environment (Additional $25 per person including 3 meals).
Book Your Escape Today!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to reconnect with nature while enjoying unmatched hospitality. Visit us at Stonehouse Farm Stay where comfort meets adventure in an idyllic setting designed especially for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Book today for an experience that will refresh and inspire both body and soul!