Kitara Region (Western Uganda): Kitara area lies across the Equator right in the heart of East Africa. The history of Kitara dates as far back as 1889 when Uganda was still a British protectorate and this region was nicknamed ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of the hilly and valley nature and its unique vegetation and weather.
Kitara lies entirely between the two arms of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. To the far west it borders Zaire (former Belgian Congo). This border concedes with the western Rift Valley occupied from north to south by Lakes Albert, Edward, George and Kivu. On this border with Zaire exist also, the Rwenzori mountain ranges, the highest point of which (Mt Margarita) is 5,119 meters high. Further south west between Lake Edward and lake Kivu, there is the volcanic Muhabura range protruding from the rift Valley between 3,500 meters and 4,000 meters high.
We are the people of Kitara Foundation for Regional Tourism, we are involved in tourism and hospitality programing in Uganda and neighboring countries. In this site we share our adventures, experiences and our work around the region and give you lessons about travel, tourism and hospitality management, activities you can get involved in. You can visit our gallery, watch videos or join our trekking adventures to the best attractions that mainstream tourism does not bring out- “the hidden Uganda”. We offer training and Support to all participants and entrepreneurs in Tourism and Hospitality. We are involved in Nature Conservation and Culture Preservation through Community empowerement and Capacity Building.
KITARA FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: Transforming Communities through Travel Partnerships. Email: kitararcc@gmail.com; 