Description
Kigezi Forest Cottages (KFC –MUST) is one of the best accommodation options for overnight stays in southwestern Uganda. KFC-MUST is suitably set in the Kanungu district and is ideal for visitors who plan to visit Buhoma to track mountain gorillas.
KFC offers not only comfortable overnight stays but also amazing meals. The 3-star Kigezi Forest Cottages is set on a 10-acre land and comes with commanding views of the lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
At the KFC, there are 11 comfortable cottages each featuring unique names. They take names including Rwenzori cottage, Bunyonyi cottage, Nengo, Kabalaga, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Kisiizi cottages, and Kereere cottages. In addition to cottages, there exist also 5 hostels all fitted with comfortable beds.
The room types
KFC features a range of room types including single executive cottages, double executive, and family executive cottages, as well as meeting and conference rooms. The conference rooms are ideal for meetings and workshops. The conference rooms are spacious and accommodate both small and large groups.
The conference venue features all the essential amenities including whiteboard markers, a projector, free Wi-Fi, writing pads, refreshments, stand staff, and a public address system. The available services offered at KFC-MUST include camping, massage parlors, conferences, and meetings.
The family suite
The family suite at KFC measures 35 sq. m and has a capacity of 6 pax. The family suite room option has different features including a private bathroom, 2 bedrooms, a balcony, flat-screen television, refrigerator, and others.
Standard twin room
The Standard twin room has a private bathroom, refrigerator, electric kettle, flat-screen television, satellite channels, free bottled water, and more.
The deluxe single-room
The deluxe single room at KFC has amenities such as free bottled water, satellite channels, flat-screen television, a balcony, connecting rooms, a refrigerator, a private bathroom, and an electric kettle.
Standard single room
The standard single room comprises features such as a flat-screen television with satellite channels, a private bathroom, refrigerator, balcony, connecting rooms, and an electric kettle.
Triple rooms
The triple rooms have features such as a balcony, private bathroom, electric kettle, flat-screen television, separate sitting area, and free bottled water.
Family room
The family room at KFC features amenities such as free bottled water, 2 bedrooms, a balcony, a separate sitting area, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen television.
Key features at KFC
KFC is unique from others thanks to its distinct offers. At KFC, visitors have more than ultimate comfort and delicious meals. The 3-star accommodation property offers value for money and has a range of facilities including a mosquito net, parking, mini fridge, standby generator, free Wi-Fi access, and free room cleaning. Additional features and services offered include dining, complimentary breakfast, iron and board on request, restaurant, transportation, and more.
What to do
At KFC, visitors can easily connect to the Buhoma region to begin their excursions in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The main safari activities to enjoy when having a night stay at the KFC include gorilla trekking, bird watching, hiking or nature walks, and more.
Gorilla trekking
Guests can easily connect up to the Buhoma sector to begin their gorilla trekking adventures in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. In the Buhoma sector, expect to explore gorilla families such as Katwe, Mubare group, Habinyanja, and Rushegura. A valid gorilla permit is needed for you to have a chance to engage in a gorilla trek in the Buhoma region and a single permit costs USD 800 per visitor.
A gorilla trekking excursion allows you not just to meet gorillas but to explore more about their unique behaviors and take photos. This is guaranteed for you during the one hour of up close and personal encounter.
Birding
Bird watching shouldn’t be missed on a tour in Buhoma. Birding tours allow you to explore some of the diverse bird species including forest and Albertine Rift endemic species. The diverse bird species to identify on a birding excursion in Buhoma include the African emerald cuckoos, African blue cuckoos, red-headed bluebill, white-tailed blue flycatchers, Klaas’s cuckoos, Ameson’s ant peckers, pin footed puff back, yellow fronted canary, cape wagtail, common bulbul, Waller’s starling, grey crowned cranes, and African blue flycatchers.
Visitors can also participate in guided nature walks or hiking expeditions, and guided community visits to interact with the Batwa pygmies or Bakiga people.
Access to KFC from Kampala
KFC can be reached by road. Begin your road trip from Entebbe or Kampala via the Mbarara-Kigezi route, which is about 8-9 hours’ drive.
