Tourism

Tourism Resource:

Tourism is a significant economic activity within the District given its natural resource endowment including mountains and national parks.  It has given employment to a number of people who act as tourist guides as well as working in hotels etc.  Tourism plays a big role in national development and in this regard, UWA has been contributing to the District development in form of revenue sharing (10%) arrangement that covers primary school block construction, health units and community support in various areas of the District.  The major tourist attractions in Kamwenge District include two National Parks-Queen Elizabeth and Kibale forest, Katonga Game Reserve,  Rivers Mpanga and . Other places of interest include: Kanyancu Tourist Centre, Bigodi wetlands bird sanctuary. The district also has affordable accommodation at Mantana, Nkingo and Bigodi Resort all in Busiriba Sub County in Kibale national park. Along Kamwenge-Fort-Portal Road And  In Kamwenge Town Major Hotels Include Club Afreka Hotel, Igogora Country Resort, Hotel Cape, Kabana Guest Home, Tides Motel And Lexus

Profiling information

 1. Hotels-in Bigodi near Kibale National Park

  • These hotels are in close proximity to Kibale National Park
  • The weather is quite cool and attractive
  • Presence of nice hotels that can provide  accommodation which meets international standards
  • Presence of Electricity in the area
  • Presence of a good road network 

2. The beautiful Kabuga  and Kinyamugara hills

  • Potential area for mountain climbing
  • Potential area for taming wildlife animals
  • Provide a beautiful scenery

 3. Cultural sites in Bigodi

  • Presence of a good road network
  • There is a waterfalls, singing birds and  trees
  • This is where the Omukama used to get water for drinking
  • Presence of Electricity at the site

4.Iziba Lyomukama

  • This is where Ngorogoza sat with Omukama to discuss settlement of Bakinga in Tooro kingdom
  • Located on a rocky hill overlooking other beautiful undulating hills such as Mushaija Mukulu and Kabuga
  • Commands a very beautiful view of Kamwenge town and its environs
  • Presence of the historical site

5. Wetlands such as Nyakahama, Bigodi, Rwambu, Mahane, with diverse birds and butterfly species especially in Bigodi areas

  • Already KAFRED is promoting eco-tourism in the swamps of Bigodi
  • The district is therefore in good position to partner up with KAFRED
  • These are potential areas for bird watching
  • Additionally, these areas provide potential for harvesting hand craft materials
  • Presence of different butterfly species
  • The short distance from Fort portal to Bigodi provides more advantage for tourism to thrive in Kamwenge
  • Just 40 minutes is enough for a tour van to reach Bigodi