Welcome to Kasese Town Western Uganda
Kasese Town was the end of the line for ardent rail travel enthusiasts. The train stopped operations in 1997 due to security issues and the fact the bus service was taking the market share of passengers. Kasese Town Travel Guide
Visitors to Kasese town prior to 1997 came primarily with the intensions of organising trekking trips to the nearby Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The national park re-opened to visitors in 2001 and Kasese is starting to see a return of tourists to the town. There is a large market and plenty of shops to buy fresh and dried provisions, and rubber boots for those trekking in the Rwenzori. There is a bakery on the main street and several restaurants. The Post Office is on the main road next to the Shell filling Station. There is a UTC card phone there, however MTN Publicom phones can be found around town and at the Shell Filling Station. Internet access is possible at Reroc Internet cafe close to the Post Office on Rwenzori Road, Ushs100- per minute. Getting to Kasese town in Uganda:Kasese-Kampala 419 kms Kasese-Fort Portal 97 kms There are several buses that leave the Kampala bus park in the mornings for Kasese by way of Masaka, Mbarara. There is a Post Bus also leaving from the main Post Office on Kampala Rd at 08.00. Those driving themselves the road is tarmac all the way by way of Masaka, Mbarara. The journey time is in the order of 6-7 hours. There are many heavy trucks on this road proceeding to the DRC, Rwanda and Western Uganda. By way of Fort Portal the road is now tarmac all the way from Kampala after a long awaited completion of a 50 km section in 2005 . This route via Fort Portal is faster than via Mbarara avoiding the slow moving traffic on the Masaka-Mbarara road.For those trekking in the Rwenzori read the document Rwenzori NP for details on getting there.
KEPP Resort: Newly opened in the west of Uganda with you will find KEPP Resort Hotel. As Phase 1 of the construction of the hotel due for completion late 2006 the pool and bar/restaurant has opened to welcome visitors to the establishment in August 2006. This is currently the only pool in Kasese. Facilities include a stunning swimming pool, magnificent poolside bar and restaurant all open till late, pool terrace with sun loungers. The pool offers a refreshing opportunity to cool off when in Kasese town. Margherita Hotel: Tel. 04834 44015, Fax. 0483 44077, email: info@hotel-margherita.com. The preferred base camp for many trekking the Rwenzori. Located 3 km west of town on the road to Kilembe. New Saad Hotel: Tel. 04834 44139, 0772 499552, email info@newsaadhotel.com. Central, clean and friendly. Restaurant but alcohol not permitted. Rwenzori International Hotel: Tel. 04834 44148, Fax 0483 44147, mobile 0782 282008email rihlkasese@yahoo.com Located 3 km from town in a quiet residential area. Modern comfortable rooms, gym and sauna facility. Large gardens ideal for campers. DSTVRoom rates: White House Hotel: Tel. 04834 44706Centrally located close to the offices of RMS. Restaurant with local, indian and european dishes.DSTVSingles Ushs12,000- non self contained, Doubles Ushs19,000- self contained. Room rates include breakfast. Basic accommodation available in Kasese is also available at Atco Holiday Inn, Highway Bar and Lodge, Kaghasera, Paradise Bar and Lodgings. Rwenzori Mountaineering Services maintain an office in Kasese next door to the Saad Hotel with loads of information on trekking the Rwenzori. RMS can be contacted directly on tel: +256 (0)4834 44936, mobile: (0)782 325431, email: rwenzorims@yahoo.co.uk. The franchise to administer all trips on the Rwenzori is the sole responsibility of RMS. The Rwenzori Rangers and Guides Association have separate office in Kasese close to the central market. The Rangers and Guides Association acts merely as a Tour Operator that will arrange your trip for you on your behalf.
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