My family had the privilege of staying at Kitojo Tourist Home for an extended period of seven weeks from Dec 07 through Jan 08. This was our first time away from Canada, and we have nothing but very high praise indeed, for the hospitality that we received from hosts Rev. Ezra Musobozi and his lovely wife Marjorie, as well as the rest of their family, and the very courteous and professional staff. As you can see from the other reviews here, this tourist home is located amidst some of the most stunning scenery to be found in this part of the world.
Perhaps the best way to give someone a feeling of what it is like to stay at Kitojo Tourist Home is to quote directly from my diary. This excerpt was written the day after our arrival:

"I am at this very moment sitting in a quaint little cottage with a thatched grass roof in the middle of a remote region of Western Uganda, listening to red-tailed monkeys chattering, little children singing and a thousand different varieties of birds singing. This lovely cottage is one of three guest cabins belonging to Rev. Ezra and Marjorie Musobozi. We have never seen a more beautiful place in our entire lives, which is quite a statement, as we have seen some very scenic locations, such as British Columbia and Newfoundland, but nothing can compare to what we have right here on our doorstep in Kitojo. Rev. Ezra’s guest home is situated at the top of a large hill, with a 360 degree panorama of the surrounding countryside, overlooking banana plantations, forest, and the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains, the largest mountain range in all of Africa.
Upon our arrival, our hosts prepared a feast for us, consisting of toast with mushrooms/mushroom sauce, chicken, rice, peas and carrots, and apple cake… Delicious! While we were eating (all meals are taken outside on the veranda) we could here African drums off in the distance.
Yesterday we awoke to the sounds of dozens of red-tailed monkeys jumping on the metal roof of the main house. While sitting on our little deck at the front of our cottage, we can watch the playful monkeys alternately sitting and watching us with curiosity, and jumping from limb to limb. We have taken many photos and video of them.
This morning, we had breakfast on the veranda, consisting of huge slices of pineapple, a common type of banana grown here, that tastes so much better than back home (they are very small, about 3 inches long!) watermelon, scrambles eggs on toast with beans, passionfruit juice, African tea, and toast with jam. The minute we finished this feast, they asked us what we wished to have for lunch!! Ugandans love to eat! We said we will wait until suppertime for our next meal. Supper will be served at 8PM outside by candle light. Yesterday we had fish with coconut sauce, cauliflower, carrots and fried bananas with cream for desert. The scenery, the cuisine, and especially the wonderfully warm people make this such a wonderful place to visit."

We are already looking forward to our next trip to Uganda, and of course, we will be staying at Kitojo Tourist Home, which I highly recommend to anyone planning to travel to this part of the world.
Glen B.
Newfoundland, Canada

In 2007, I was fortunate enough to travel to the outlying village of Kitojo in Uganda, Eastern Africa. I traveled to Uganda to volunteer with a group of committed individuals from varying backgrounds. Our team was welcomed unconditionally, with traditional dances, cheers, big smiles, waves, and kind words. Living in Kitojo, working with the local residents, and meeting villagers of all ages made me feel comfortable and happy to be a part of a community with such a rich culture. Not only were the people wonderfully generous and interesting to spend time with, but the lush landscape, beautiful weather, and unique wildlife made for an amazing trip.

I have stayed in the Kitojo Tourist Home two times and have just booked our third trip in February of 2009. It is a guest house with associated private bungelows that sits on top of a hill in the Ruwenzori foothills with 360 degree views of the mountains and valleys below. Monkeys in the adjacent trees entertain us every morning. It's quiet and peaceful. The food is excellent, beds are comfortable, rooms are clean and there are flush toilets and hot showers. The only thing lacking is electricity. But who needs it? The stars are much more dazzling and the innkeepers provide plenty of candles for the candleabras in the rooms and lanterns in the hallways. Bring a flashlight.

You can't beat the price for such a great value. The innkeepers, Rev. Ezra and Marjorie Musobozi are so nice, friendly and want to please their guests. Ezra even took the time to drive us to nearby Kibale Forest where we saw baboons. He arranged a tour for us to Queen Elizabeth Park. There are nice walks among the crater lakes in the neighborhood which is very rural. People live in small huts in the valley below the guest house. They grow their own food and some keep goats, cows and chickens. Ezra and Marjorie also direct the operations of an AIDS clinic and community center that is located just down the road. There are some great but optional opportunities to volunteer and observe very effective AIDS prevention and empowerment programs that are operated by the Kitojo Integrated Development Association. (Travel with a purpose.) One can also enjoy Ritooro dance, music and drama. A drama troupe rehearses at the clinic twice weekly and gives shows out in the adjacent communities.

I highly recommend the Kitojo Tourist Home as a great home away from home in the Ruwenzori foothills.