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, Cape Hotel, Niwa Gardens ,summit resort, Relief 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 
  1. The beautiful Kabuga  and Kinyamugara hills
  • Potential area for mountain climbing
  • Potential area for taming wildlife animals
  • Provide a beautiful scenery
  1. Cultural sites in Bigodi
  • Presence of a good road network
  • There is a waterfall, 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
  1. 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