Fortportal town in UgandaCome and Visit Fortportal town in Uganda the hub of Tooro region
Fortportal town in Uganda is the regional town of tooro region in western Uganda. It the cultural town and headquarter of Tooro kingdom.It is inhabited by Batooro people of Uganda.The are under the leadership of Omukama(king)Oyo Nyimba Kaboyo.Click here for more information about the Batooro People in Uganda On this page we shall give detailed information about Fortportal hotels and other safari attraction that make Fort portal a town to visit and have fun. With views of the Rwenzori's and a pleasant temperate climate visitors to Fort Portal come not especially to visit the town but the surrounding district. With Kibale Forest National Park , Semliki National Park, Semliki Game Reserve and the attraction of the several outstanding community tourism projects surrounding the Crater Lakes of Kabarole district there is enough to do to justify several days exploring the region. 2. Mountains of the Moon Hotel Fort Portal 3. Rain Forst Guest House Fort Portal 4. Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse Fort Portal 5. Rwenzori View Guest House Fort Portal 7. Kluges Guest Farm Fort Portal Click here for Other 30 Top Rated Hotels and Safari Lodges in FortPortal area Uganda Cheap Airfare / Flights To Fortportal You can book your cheap airfare to Fort Portal Town in Uganda through this link Fort Portal Travel - Before You Go Click here to read Fort Portal Visitors and Travellers guide Fort Portal Travel Photos Click here to see our Ugandan Photos amd Images Fort Portal Travel Videos Watch Uganda Fort Portal Video from trusted visitors Fort Portal Travel Forum Read other visitors review about Fortportal tourist Attraction in Uganda Fort Portal-Kampala 319 km, 3-1/2 hrs Fort Portal-Hoima 197 km, 5 hrs Fort Portal-Bundibuygo 61 km, 1.45 hrs Fort Portal-Kibale Forest NP/Bigodi 35/39 km 1 hr Fort Portal-Lake Nkuruba 25 km Fort Portal-CVK 21 km Fort Portal-Mbarara 288 km, 4 hrs The direct route to Fort Portal from Kampala is along what is known as the Mityana, Mubende, Fort Portal Rd. The road is now completely tarmac along it's entire lenght having being completed in August 2005. The journey time from Kampala to Fort Portal to just over a mere 3 hours now along this route. Coming from Kasese the road has also been completely newly tarmaced in 2007. There are numerous matatus daily between Kasese and Fort Portal as there are between Fort Portal and Hoima. There are buses in the mornings to Kampala direct on the Mubende road and via Kasese, Mbarara. There is a Post Bus that runs to Kabale, departure at 05.00am. You can also get to Kabale using a public bus bound to Mbarara and changing there to a bus coming from Kampala proceeding to Kabale. Providing you are in Mbarara by 1500 hrs you should have no problem in connecting with such a bus. Those without their own transport will be concerned primarily on how to get to Kibale Forest, Bigodi and the Crater Lake campsites at CVK and Lake Nkuruba. There are matatus leaving Fort Portal when full proceeding to Kamwenge that pass CVK, Kibale Forest and Bigodi. Matatus to Lake Nkuruba proceed to the trading center of Rwaihamba. If heading for Queen Elizabeth National Park , use the Express Public bus to Mbarara and get off at Katunguru. This will be the easiest way of reaching the park HQ at Mweya. Kalita Executive bus company operate a direct bus from Kampala to Bundibugyo daily. The bus departs Fort Portal around 15.00hrs. The one way fare is Ushs5,000-. Get off the bus in Karugutu Trading Centre if you are proceeding to Semliki Game Reserve and Ntoroko. For those visiting Semliki National Park get off the bus at the Sempaya gate. The bus returns to Fort Portal from Bundibuygo at 07.00am.
With a boom in visitors to the town in recent years many new accommodation venues have opened up to cater for visitors heading to the west of Uganda. There are without a doubt some very high standard accommodations now available in and just outside of town whilst for those on a budget you will find you are equally well catered for. Ataco Lodge: 8 cottages located on the Kasese Road just outside of town. Fort Motel: Tel. 0772 731307, 0712 220259, email: reservations@fortmotel.com. The elegant architectural style of Fort Motel is influenced by the centuary old colonial building that has now been refurbished, extended and signifcantly modernised. The hotel set in its own lovely grounds is adjacent the golf course and only a few minutes walk into Fort Portal town. The hotel is providing a high standard of accommodation which are reflected in the room rates. Kluge's Guest Farm: Tel. +256 (0)772 440099, (0)382 275623, email: marketing@klugesguestfarm.com. The farm is accessed from the Kasese - Fort Portal road by turning right at the Buhessi Sub County Head Quarters. The farm is 5 km from the junction. If coming from Fort Portal turn left at the Kasusu Trading Center. The farm is 11 km from the junction. Sign posts are placed strategically to guide guests to the farm. Guests without their own transport arrangements can be pick them up from Fort Portal town. The accommodation comprises 8 spacious self contained bungalows, a VIP guest house with 2 self contained bedrooms, a lounge and a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for families all with a views onto the Rwenzori Mountains. 5 spacious furnished tents are available for comfortable camping. A camping site is also availble for self campers with running hot and cold water, toilet and shower facilities and access to electricity.Restaurant and bar. Meals include home grown produce, fresh bread and milk from the farms cows. Hotel Cornerstone: Plot 24 Ruhandika Street, Tel: +256 (0)483 422222, Fax: +256 (0)483 422222, email: george@hotelcornerstone.com. This centrally located new hotel has modern facilities including spacious rooms all of which are self-contained. The hotel has a guest lounge it's own restaurant and a popular Sports Bar. Double and twin bedded rooms. All rooms have a mini bar, high quality furniture and a private balcony with a panoramic view of the Rwenzori Mountains. Mountains of the Moon Hotel: Plot 4,Nyaika Avenue, Tel. +256 (0)483 422554/51/52, Fax. 0483 422550 e-mail: info@mountainsofthemoon.co.ug. Set in nice grounds on the outskirts of town. This spacious 33 room hotel with well designed and fully appointed rooms has excellent services and modern facilities. The hotel has a swimming pool and was completely renovated during 2006 to a very high standard. Palace Motel:
Plot 33 Muzosi Road Fort Portal, Located 330 meters from King Oyo's Palace. Tel. +256 (0)772 837226, +256 (0)772 6776677, email: palacemoteluganda@yahoo.com. Palace Motel is a comfortable transit hotel for tourists visiting the region and places further afield. Comfortable accommodation, a restaurant offering good and wholesome meals, bar services and magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains.Single room US$20-, Double/Twin room US$25-. Ruwenzori View Guest House: Lower Kakiiza Road, Plot 15, Boma.Clean rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Restaurant with home cooking. No camping possible. Used extensively by tour operators and NGO's. Tel: 256 (0)483 422102, Mobile: (0)772 722102, E-mail: ruwview@africaonline.co.ug. 5 rooms and 1 family room all en-suite. All rooms are provided with hot and cold running water, shower, toilet, emergency lighting and private veranda. Rujuna Guest House: Tel. 0483 425077 Located 6 kms outside of the Fort Portal on the Kasese Road. This large guest house has stunning uninterupted views of the Rwenzori mountains and surrounding area. Rwenzori Travellers Inn: Tel. 0483 422075, (0)774 504020, (0)712 400570, email: reservations@rwenzoritravellersinn.com. Plot 16 Kyebambe Rd. Central location on the Kasese road in Fort Portal town. Clean rooms all self-contained. Lively bar and restaurant with an International menu. Internet cafe and craft shop in the wlak through mall.
Tooro Resort: Plot 22-25 Rwaheeru Road, Tel. +256 (0)382 275363, Mobile. 0772 671508, 0772 888900, email: toororesort@yahoo.com. The venue is sign posted 4 kms out of town on the Fort Portal - Kampala highway. The resort has six self-contained cottages and five rooms in the main house, all clean, private and fitted with DSTV. Bar and restaurant with snacks menu. Safe secure parking is guaranteed. Ideal for campers with own vehicle looking to stay close to town.Accommodation ranges in price from Ushs40,000- to Ushs50,000- per room. Rates include breakfast. Camping rates negotiable. Continental Hotel: Tel. 0772 333440, 0772 484842. Located on the Kasese Rd at the junction to Semliki National Park and close to the Andrews Supermarket. Bar and restaurant. Camp David Rest House: Tel.0772 634159, 0772 612381. Located on the Fort Portal - Bundibugyo Road 1km from town. Friendly atmosphere on Rwengoma hill over looking the Royal Palace of Toro. Hilton Tours Inn: Kenneth Inn: Tel. 0772 992076. Bar and Lodge, located on Rukidi Street, opposite Centenary Bank. Located opposite Wooden hotel near Total fuel station is another Humble and basic Lodge; Vistours Lodge: Tel. 0772 142681, 0782 142679. This 25 room hotel is located right in the heart of the town next to the Continental Hotel. Restaurant serving snacks and African dishes. Close to facilities including the bus park and taxi parks. Wooden Hotel: Tel. 0782 918324. 4 Kyebambe Rd. Centrally located in the upper town on the main road. Rooms located off an open courtyard where meals can be taken. Yes Hostel: Tel 0772 780350, email yesuganda@gmail.com. Located next door to Rwenzori View Guest House on Kikiza Road. The hostel is a 15 minute walk into town, is set in a large grassed compound where you could also camp should you choose and have equipment. Secure parking for those with their own vehicles. There is a communal kitchen for visitors to use and a large dining/sitting area. The hostel is a run by a christian organisation Youth Encouragement Services that is helping AIDS and other orphans in the Fort Portal with education, medical and their basic needs. Money from your bed night stay is going to a very good cause. Cold water showers and very clean toilets. All accommodation in dormitories, but there are also a couple of private rooms. Accommodation in Mitandi: Mitandi is to be found far from the main 'tourist trail' into the Rwenzoro Mountains and a wonderful place to learn about culture and life of people in the mountains. Mitandi is located about 40 minutes drive from Fort Portal town off the Kasese road. To get there 14 km from Fort Portal in the trading cetre of 'Buhesi turn right and and follow the road straight for ca. 8 km. Camp Norway, Mitandi: Tel. +256 782 500979 (Tore), +256 782 348475 (Vigdis), email: visitmitandi@yahoo.com, www.mitandi.com/mitandi. Situated at 1800m in the Rwenzori mts, 35 min from Fort Portal off the Kasese road. Norwegian and Bakonjo staff offer a hospitable service and comfortable surrondings to very high standards. 3 beautiful, clean, new huts with 2 (3) beds, WC, hot/cold shower. Wonderful food is prepared using locally produced ingredients. An open fireplace is a central focus to sit and enjoy views all the way to Fort Portal! Camp Norway is and ideal venue for trekking Mt. Karangura (3014m), and to use as a base for day-trips to Kibale forest or Queen Elizabeth NP. Great place to prepare and unwind after Rwenzori trek. It is requested that alcohol not be consumed at Camp Mitandi. It not available for sale either on the premises. In respect of social responsibility 5% of your overnight fee goes to education and environmental projects in the locality. Affordable transport to and from Fort Portal is arranged by prior request. Rates are considerably lower than in Kampala. Do not rely on them accepting travelers cheques. You can pay for activities at Kibale Forest in US$ cash. The bus and matatu parks are centrally located in the upper part of town. Most of the hotels listed above are within walking distance of the bus/matatu park. Internet Cafes: There are now several Internet Cafes around town with rates between Ushs50- and Ushs100- per minute that include: Armsat Internet cafe, located on Lugard Road, Voice of Toro Fm Radio Building, opposite the Continental Hotel.SS.Mugasa Internet cafe, opposite Rwenzori Travellers Inn is one of the most popular and reliable. Regional Tourist Information: Kabarole Tours and Safaris Tel. 0774 057390. There office in town has lots of information and leaflets on the various tourist facilities and community projects in the area. KTS is the only tour operator in Fort Portal they will arrange tours to places of interest in the region. Kihingami Wetland Eco Tourism site 1 km from Sebitoli is a KTS project located just 15 kilometres from Fort Portal on on Fort Portal to Kampala Road just prior to entering the Kibale Forest National Park. Camping and chalet accommodation is available at Sebitoli only. Attractions at Kihingami Wetland include forest walks, tea plantation visits and bird watching. Kihingami is regarded as the home of the White Spotted Flufftail a must see for bird enthusiasts. All activities costs Ushs15,000- per person. Mpora Rural Family Kichwamba: Tel. 0772 555732. Do you want to stay in a rural community, experiencing life through the eyes of an African resident of the region? Then this may be for you. Eat three typical Ugandan meals a day, enjoy a good bed, enough water to wash, tea and coffee, relax in a beautiful setting, and be located in a good base for days walks to the Rwenzori foothills all for a voluntary donation. To get there take a matatu to Kichwamba Technical collage 15 kms from Fort Portal, walk through the collage and ask for Mpora Rural family where you will be hosted by Morence Mpora. Bars and Restaurants The Glue Pot Pub next to The Andrews Supermarket is a very popular hang out for expats and resident volunteer workers. Wednesday afternoons is a regular event. The Tea Gardens Restaurant in the lower section of town opposite the junction for Kibale Forest National Park is also well spoken of. Daily there is an excellent buffet lunch for Ushs4,600- and on sundays cultural entertainment is added to the menu from 4.00pm till 9.00pm. Markets: The market is located in the lower part of town between the Mpanga River and the junction of the Mubende road opposite the Pepsi depot. There is always a large choice of fresh vegetables and bread is always available. Mechanical Emergencies: There are several major service stations in town with pit facilities to work on or service your vehicle. Spare parts for Landcruiser should not present too much of a problem in town. This vehicle is used by many of the NGO's that are using Fort Portal for their operational HQ's. Medical Emergencies: There is a hospital and many small clinics in town. Obtaining medicines from pharmacies for minor ailments and even anti-biotics is very cheap and are readily avaliable.
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