Buhoma region is the best place to film the Batwa Pygmies in Uganda, it’s here that the headquarters of Bwindi Forest National Park is located, the region has 05 habituated gorilla Groups; Mubare, Habinyanja, Rushegura and Katwe – there is a total of 40 Gorilla Permits available in Buhoma Region on a daily – Gorilla Permits in Buhoma Region Cost $700 per permit (now $400 – offer valid till 31st/April/2021). Filming the Batwa of Buhoma Region
Buhoma Region in Bwindi forest was the place where gorilla tourism all started in 1992. The area is very developed (compared to the other three sectors; Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo). Presently there is a project of the Batwa established by the Kellermann Foundation to support and transform the Batwa into people that can be accepted and recognised by the community. At Buhoma is also a community hospital – perhaps the biggest in the area – also established by the Kellermann Foundation. For Film crew looking to film and understand the Batwa and the impact of foreign support has brought to the lives of these previously marginalised minority people, this would be the place to consider visiting.
Requirements for Filming the Batwa of Buhoma Region
Primarily every crew member needs to apply for and secure a Media card popularly known as Press accreditation from the Uganda Media Council – Realm Africa Safaris™ can assist you with securing Uganda Media Press cards in 2 – 3 working days. Filming the Batwa of Buhoma Region
Applying last-minute; Download & complete the Form G, send us a copy of your scanned passport photo, passport (bios page) and a write-up or synopsis about your film project. If we these, leave the rest to us – the timeline is 2 – 3 days excluding weekends & Public holidays. Filming the Batwa of Buhoma Region
Related: Our Last minute filming policy.
Press Accreditation Fees in Uganda:
- a fee of US$175 per person is paid for a period not exceeding 30 days of the journalist’s stay.
- a fee of US$225 per person is paid for a period beyond 30 days up to six months of stay.
- a fee of US$325 per person is paid for a period of two years.
Applying last-minute; Contact us for advice on how fast you can get the money for the media card to Us.
Location Permits to Film Batwa onsite (at a location of your choice)
Permits and permission to film the Batwa in Uganda will be secured from the local Batwa management committees at the various Batwa Filming Locations. For instance, for the crew to film the Batwa in Buhoma region of the Greater Bwindi Forest and want to film at the Kellermann establishment, permission is granted by the Kellermann Foundation Management. However, should you want to film some scenes inside the actual Bwindi Forest, then permission ought to be sought from Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA)
Related: Requirements for Filming Inside Bwindi Forest National Park.
How to get to Buhoma Region – the Best place to film Batwa Pygmies in Uganda
The Buhoma Region is very accessible by both road and air transport. Buhoma is well connected to Kampala/ Entebbe by a great section of well-paved roads (the last sections are dirt) and the drive may last ±10 hours. This drive can be broken by adding a day or two in Lake Mburo or Queen Elizabeth National Park. There are daily flights that depart Entebbe or Kajjansi in the morning and land at Kihihi airstrip which is only 40 km to Buhoma. Buhoma also offers a wide range of Film crew & cast accommodation; Bwindi Lodge, Bwindi Women’s Lodge (ride4awoman), Buhom Rest camp.
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