THE ACHOLI EXPERIENCE
Acholi land the heart of culture in Uganda
WAJOLI!
The Acholi a Nilotic ethnic group of Luo people who live predominantly in the central region of Northern Uganda, an area collectively referred to as Acholiland. Endowed with near permanent sunshine, Acholi land the heart of culture in Uganda is perfectly situated between Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park in a plateau consisting of a lightly wooded rolling savannah landscape with scattered trees and grassland broken up by beautiful streams and rivers that crisscross the endless horizon. Stunning rocks and mountain outcrops rise sharply above the surrounding plains.
Even after a 2-decade war, the Acholi people still maintain their sophisticated culture full of swirlingly colorful energetic dances as dance represents a fundamental part of the cultural heritage. Some of the famous dances are Larakaraka dance, a courtship dance performed during wedding ceremonies, Otole Dance that was sang during raids to give morale to the fighters and the Bwola Dance also known as the Royal Dance among many others.
At Loremi Tours, we specialize in carefully curating tours and providing experiences that allow you to truly connect with the soul of Acholi while combining it with unforgettable safaris tailored to suit your interests
We are the designated specialists in Acholi cultural experiences in Uganda. At Loremi Tours, we specialize in carefully curating tours and providing immersive experiences that allow you to truly connect with the soul of Acholi tailored to suit your interests. We are redefining travel by developing immersive experiences aimed at revitalizing indigenous Acholi culture and improving livelihoods of our community.
Experience life off the grid as you step back in time to explore rural Acholi villages where you will savor flavors of Uganda with authentic organic cuisines and enjoy interacting with the most hospitable local communities during homestays.
Please contact us so we can custom tailor your itinerary to perfectly match your interests and requests.
Culturally, the men were skillful hunters and subsistent farmers. The women carried out agriculture, growing and processing different types of food crops like millet, Simsim, groundnuts, sorghum and vegetables. Craftmanship such as weaving and pottery used to be an important cultural and social activity in Acholi land. A time to share individual experiences and pass on knowledge while creating functional works of Art.
Learning used to be informal by the bonfire after all the day’s activities were done. In this authentic experience, you will meet and interact with the locals and immerse yourself in some of the traditional pastimes like pottery, weaving, village walk, hiking Ajulu hill and later on story telling by the Wang Oo in the evening with the elders.
