“Discover Hidden Uganda with Kitara Foundation’s Unique Travel Options

Description: “Discover Uganda’s unseen beauty with Kitara Foundation’s unique travel options. Explore Rwenzori Mountains and the surrounding, and more with expert guides.”

Explore the uncharted beauty of Uganda with Kitara Foundation’s carefully curated travel experiences. Venture off the beaten path to uncover the secrets of Western Uganda’s stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural wonders.

Join us on an unforgettable journey to:

– Unwind in the warm waters of Sempaya Hot Springs, Semuliki National Park

– Marvel at the majestic Mahoma Waterfalls and ancient Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru Caves

– Delve into the mysterious Nyakahondogoro Caves

– Relax at Rwagimba Hot Springs, nestled near the Rwenzori Mountains

– Experience the primal beauty of Cycads Village, Mpanga Gorge

– Hike to the breathtaking Kima Waterfalls and Sebwe Waterfalls, Rwenzori Mountains

– Witness the majestic Longhorned Ankole Cows, Rwamwanja Community

– Conquer Karangura Peak, Rwenzori Mountains

– Discover Uganda’s best kept secrets

-Expert guides, unparalled experiences

Our expert guides will lead you through these hidden gems, immersing you in local culture and unparalleled natural beauty. Get ready for the ultimate Ugandan adventure!”

Background: All our travels originate from Fort Portal Tourism City, the tourism capital of Uganda. Fort Portal City was elevated to a tourism city in 2020 due to its central location to a number of tourism destinations. Fort Portal enjoys a unique location in the Tourism Capital area of the Rwenzori Region. Its landscape encompasses the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountains, contains the largest body of crater lakes in the world, the western escarpments of the Great Rift Valley, it’s close to the largest home of primates Kibale National Park, its near Semulik National park and close to the home of big cats Queen Elizabeth National Park. In fact, Western Uganda region where Fort Portal lies, holds over 70% of Uganda’s best Nature destinations. Fort Portal also has unique Flora and Fauna, a modified equatorial climate with warm and cold temperatures all year round. The people of Fort Portal –The Batooro and neighboring cultures are the friendliest you can find.

Fort Portal is more privileged to have been crowned as the only tourism city known in the country, thus most tourists who come to Uganda admire to reach Fort Portal Tourism City. However, most tourism programs are leading to the mainstream tourism destinations such as the National Parks, missing an opportunity to experience life changing community experiences and the best unbeatable community routes. It’s for this reason that Kitara Foundation for Regional Tourism has developed these routes though communities in the region. Adventure experiences here are done by the people and with people, the true meaning of Community Tourism. Our Tourism package aims at benefiting both visitors and people of the communities hosting them. These are cost effective but rewarding tour experiences.

Our Goal is to make Fort Portal and its tourism city phenomenon a unique metropolitan area with a blossoming tourism and hospitality industry holding hundreds of thousands of tourists at any single time from across the world boosting lots of local economies. Fort Portal stands out to be unrivaled as the tourism destination in Uganda which provides huge potential for employment of the young workforce hence increasing the per capita income of the local households.

Fort Portal Tourism Options:

Kitara Foundation has organised One Day Adventure Options, but for visitors who want to spend more than one day we always make combined destinations for a good and satisfying experiences. Based on visitor interest, we formulate itineraries that suit your time and need. All options start from Fort Portal City and end back in Fort Portal City

Option 1: Ssempaya Hot Springs in Semulik National Park to Amabere ga Nyinamwiru Caves of Bacwezi, featuring views of Western Rift Valley Escarpments, Hike to Kyeganywa Hill for Crater Lakes View. https://kitararcc.com/2023/12/06/unveiling-the-enchanting-fort-portal-a-journey-to-remember/

Option 2: Mahoma Waterfalls: Begins from Amabere ga Nyinamwiru caves to Mahoma Waterfalls for water massage, featuring Crater Lakes such as Lake Nyinambuga (one on the Uganda 20k note) and Rwetera Tea Plantions.  https://kitararcc.com/2023/06/23/a-trip-to-the-african-hydrotherapy-massage-of-mahoma-water-falls-in-uganda/

Option 3: Trip to Nyakahondogoro Caves (the last home of Bacwezi in Uganda) up in Mabanga Hills of Ibanda District. Featuring Kibale National Park, Equator line crossing, Historical sites of Sir Harry Gault (the British Administrator who was speared to death on his visit to Sir Julia Kibubura of Kibubura Girls School-the first female Chief in Uganda). https://kitararcc.com/2023/12/13/tooro-visits-ankole-on-an-enchanting-adventure-travel-to-the-last-home-of-bacwezi-in-the-ancient-kitara-empire/

Option 4: Rwagimba Hot Springs; Starting from Amabere ga Nyinamwiru Caves, Hike to Kyeganywa Hill for Crater Lakes View end from Rwagimba Hot springs for a warm water shower. https://kitararcc.com/2023/06/23/the-mystical-challenge-to-rwagimba-rwajimba-hot-springs-in-uganda/

Option 5: Visit to the Cycads Village in Kitagwenda. Includes a hike thru the two Cycad Villages of Kyotamusana and Karubuguma, Hiking Mpanga Gorge with Mpanga River waterfalls. Featuring scenic views of Lake George, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Source of Kazinga Channel, Kibale National Park, Rwetera tea estates, Crater lakes. https://kitararcc.com/2024/02/06/captivating-adventures-to-the-africas-cycad-villages-of-kyotamusana-and-karubuguma/

Option 6: Hike to Kiima Waterfalls at Mapata Village in the Rwenzoris Kasese. The trek features four magnificent waterfalls each located with a staning cave, all in one village of Mapatha, coffee farms, an encounter of the Rwenzori mountain, Bakonzo cultural entertainment and local foods, scenic views of Ankole area. The hike is a tough one but worth it.  https://kitararcc.com/2024/02/05/the-challenge-to-kiima-waterfalls-in-mapatha-village-in-the-mountains-of-the-moon/ 

Option 7: Hike to Sebwe Waterfalls in Kisamba area of Rwenzori Mountains. A challenging hike to the biggest waterfalls in the area. The trip from Fort Portal to Sebwe falls in Kasese features the Tooro Royal palace Karuziika, the Karambi royal tombs, Hima cement factory, River Mubuku and others. https://kitararcc.com/2024/02/09/hike-to-the-stunning-natural-sebwe-waterfalls-in-the-rwenzori/

Option 8: Trip to Rwamwanja Community of Long Horned Ankole Cows: A visit to the oldest indigenous cattle breeds of Africa is one of the most African interesting experiences. The trip features Kibale National Park home of Kimpanzee, and also the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement. For a number of activities you can engage in find it here; https://kitararcc.com/longo-horned-kitara-cows/

Option 9: Trek to 500m high over the steep north Rwenzori ridge known as Bwamba Pass. A fascinating trail through isolated mountain villages that ends in bamboo and thick forest at the top of the mountain, with spectacular views of Fort Portal city and the superb rift valley views on the other side. https://kitararcc.com/2024/02/12/fascinating-bwamba-pass-trail-of-karangura-community-in-the-rwenzori-mountains/

Note: 

1. All options have a bonus visit to the Tooro Kings Palace determined by time and convenience.

• Prices for each Option depends on the number of visitors and number of days. Always covers Transport from and back to Fort Portal Town, Sites entry fees and Guiding fees where applicable.

Don’t forget that Kitara Foundation offers safe and peaceful home stay and other accommodation options. Check it out here. https://kitararcc.com/2024/02/26/fort-portal-home-stay-and-home-for-volunteers-from-abroad/

For any Option of your interest contact us;

Email: contacts@kitararcc.com 

Phone: +256752888149.

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