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KAMPALA, Uganda; September 22, 2009—Volcanoes Safaris, a unique great ape ecotourism business specializing in mountain gorilla safaris to Uganda and Rwanda, is helping to support underprivileged local communities in remote Southwest Uganda near the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest by working in collaboration with a unique non-profit organization called AMAGARA. Bwindi AMAGARA (meaning “life”) is a farming cooperative that aims to help local farmers produce and market foods for the tourism industry. Guests of Volcanoes Safaris are encouraged to Join AMAGARA daily for traditional Ugandan cooking lessons in a beautiful and fun environment. AMAGARA offers visitors the opportunity to learn how to cook authentic Ugandan food on traditional charcoal stoves while enjoying spectacular views over the vegetable garden. Visitors learn from their professionally trained chef, Moses, who shares his knowledge of traditional dishes, including some interesting twists to recognizable favorites. AMAGARA teaches local communities farming techniques that minimize damage to the environment and forest and maximize the nutritional value of meals they provide for their families. Volcanoes Safaris eco-lodge in Bwindi also purchases produce for their guest menus from AMAGARA as part of their integral responsible tourism policy. Through this partnership, they provide a direct link between tourism, increased community income, and providing local communities with a powerful resource to conserve the area’s ecosystem. In addition to cooking classes and tours, Bwindi AMAGARA is currently developing a range of delicious gifts which are produced by local people and sold to visitors within the area. The beautifully packaged gifts include honey, beeswax candles, and tea all of which are sourced within the Bwindi area and which directly benefit local people. Media Contact: Stephanie Moreland, stephanie@atmstravelnews.com , 832-755-7661. www.volcanoessafaris.com . Photos Available. Click Here for Media Kit.