About – Embogo Community Foundation

Empowering Communities through Sustainable Tourism

Embogo Lodge Community Foundation

Founded by a local woman who survived a harrowing encounter with a buffalo as a child, Embogo Lodge is a community-centered initiative in Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area, Ishasha sector. The lodge's foundation directly benefits the impoverished community surrounding Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, which has faced prolonged challenges due to human-wildlife conflicts. The foundation's initiatives include:

Community Camp:

Providing a unique experience for guests while directly supporting local livelihoods

One Goat per Family

An economic and nutrition, and soil restorstion initiative promoting sustainable income and food security.

Support to Game Rangers:

Recognizing their crucial role in conservation.

Community Skilling and Psychosocial Center:

Offering training and support to empower locals.

Ride to School:

An initiative to keep children in school, promoting education and accessibility.

Community Water Project:

Providing clean water to improve health and well-being.

The Ishasha Community Camp Wayawaya:

Owned by survivors of human-wildlife conflict, offers a unique experience for guests. By staying here, visitors directly contribute to the community’s well-being and empower locals to participate in sustainable tourism.

By supporting Embogo Lodge Community Foundation, guests can make a positive impact on the local community, promoting sustainable development and conservation

Trust score 4.7 (Based on several reviews)

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Christine Kyanga

Resident

The goat i received will go a long way in improving our livelihood. I intend to have 5 goats out of it in the next 1 year. Thank you so much.

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Kevin Esther

Company Founder

We camped at your Community Camp for a week last year and i had the best holiday of my life. We are coming back for an even better experience this year.

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