There's an extra treat awaiting those of you setting off on a chimp safari in Uganda. Next to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Offices in Kibale — the trekking Start point — you'II find Cafe Kibale, a new venture from Great Lakes Safaris.
Launched in July, the café aims to train hospitality staff and feed them into the countr/s growing tourism industry — and serve some fine snacks and coffee in the process. The café — the first of its kind in Uganda — will put up to 20 trainees at a time through a rigorous six-month training Programme under the expert guidance of manager Ali Ndyamuhaki. With the facility open from 7.30am to 4pm, students will mix on-the-job practical training with studying for their health and hygiene certificates, as well as learning about customer care, cost control and more. On finishing their studies, they will be ready to seek employment, complete with certificates and references.