Kaynela Farm Takes Avian Conservation and Agro-Tourism to the Next Level In Kayunga District.

In its pursuit to raise awareness about the necessity of bird life conservation, Avian Conservation Uganda Society (ACUS) organised a two day birding excursion to Kaynela Farms Ltd in Kayunga District from 15th to 17th of September. The excursion was joined by bird enthusiasts, herp conservationist, botanists, scientists, media personnel’s and sojourners thirst for adventure and knowledge equipped with their gears and tools to capture and document every moment.

The writer waits for other sojourner at the Uganda Museum parking lot.

We set off from Kampala amidst a heavy traffic around 7pm, through the Kira-Bulindo-Gayaza arriving at the farm around 11pm. We were welcomed by Kaynela Farm’s jolly directors Mr. Faizo and Mrs. Peace and the manager with their exceptional team of staffs.

The sojourners on a bonfire awaiting instructions and guidelines for activities for the following.

After being briefed on the days program, we had to set-up our camping tents, safely secured our belongings and rushed for dinner. Our hosts welcomed us and shared with us a brief about the farm.

Camping tents safely secured by the sojourners at Kaynela Farm

Kaynela Farms is a family-owned and operated farm that has been operating for over eight (8) years in Bwamulamila village, Kayunga District. The farm specializes in growing high-quality fruits and vegetables, fisheries, poultry, apiculture and as well as livestock on 75 acres of land primarily focusing on sustainable and organic farm practices using natural methods to grow their crops and raise their animals supported by over 50 full time and casual employees.

Friesian cattles in their kraal mainly for dairy production

A number of rabbit varieties can be seen including the chinchilla rabbit.

There are several fish ponds on the farm, breeding the tilapia and cat fish respectively.

High quality pineapple plantation on the farm

The Egyptian Geese is easily viewed on the farm.

The farm offers educational tours and workshops for school groups, community members and those who would love to escape the random urban noise with the aim of educating the sojourners on sustainable farming practices. The farm has been accredited by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and as well as Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) who signed a Memorandum of Understanding to offer wildlife related services.

Avian Conservation Uganda Society (ACUS) through this excursion engaged with the local community sensitizing them on the ecological significance of avian conservation while applauding Kaynela Farms Ltd for incorporating avian conservation and tourism among their packages. A total number of over 50 species of birds were recorded including the Willow wabler, Common Bulbul, African Green-Pigeon, Ruppels Sterling and the Grosbeak Weaver at the farm.

Black-headed heron

Red-cheeked cordon bleu in a pineapple plantation

Baglafecht weaver patching on a cassava tree.

Mrs Peace Kayesu and Mr Faizo receiving certificate from Avian Conservation Uganda Society

While emphasis was mainly on avian conservation, I interested the farm directors to take the initiative to document the snakes and reptiles on the farm as well. Herp tourism is another package that they could include among the experiences on the farm to interest the diversity of visiting guests and sojourners. The directors through Mrs. Peace Kayesu agreed to engage me further to help in the profiling and documentation of the snakes on the farm an opportunity that I am excited to take on sooner than later.

As our adventure came to an end, the experience was worthwhile at Kaynela Farms. We dined to our fullest, drunk to quench our throats & oh we had a karaoke night were I had the privilege to mc, quite a turn of event it was. My thirst for more adventures still roam, looking to the next opportunity to hit the road again and return to Kaynela Farms with Avian Conservation Uganda Society.

Enjoying the local cuisine at Kaynela Farm

An experience of a lifetime awaits you at Kaynela Farm, from quad biking, cycling, horse riding, bird watching and herp tourism as they fully open up this December