You will be intrigued when you visit Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST’s) Buhoma Gorilla Trekking Camp in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kanungu District, Uganda. This place is home to more than 50% of the world’s mountain gorillas.
You are probably wondering why it was named KFC- MUST, well, the camp is managed by Kigezi Forest Cottages under the brand name of “KFC-MUST”.
According to information published on the university’s official website, the camp was set up as an initiative to harness income generation and innovation under the “Government of Uganda – African Development Bank support for Higher Education, Science and Technology (ADB-HEST)” Project.
More interesting details for travel fanatics suggest that the camp has 6 culturally attached executive bandas with a wonderful overlooking view of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The bandas in the camp, are named after the major Gorilla groups trekked in Buhoma; ‘Rushegura’, ‘Muyambi’, ‘Mubare’, ‘Katwe’, ‘Binyindo’, and ‘Habinyanja’. You can find portable tree tents here.
There are 2 executive camping tents spacious enough, with a scenic view of the enchanting forest. They are protected from uncertainties like running water and heavy rains. There are also 50 single bed tents and a camping ground for those with personal tents.
The Volcanic Health Cave is another interesting facility at KFC-MUST, it is a cave- hut, thatched and cemented with Kisoro volcanic rocks, thus the name Volcanic Health cave. The cave is comprised of open sauna, open steam bath, herbal massage, camp fire, roasting area, man-made hot spring and drinking area. It clearly brings out the real lifestyle of Banyakigezi people and the Batwa.
The Camp is 456.8km from Kampala and about 448.3km from Entebbe International Airport. It takes about 1hr and 45 minutes to fly from Entebbe International airport to Kihihi airstrip pick-ups are arranged to KFC – MUST Buhoma.
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