Kasese
Kasese is the largest town situated near Ruwenzori Na¬tional Park and the Ruwenzori Mountains and is a good place to purchase supplies. Kasese can be reached by train or by road from Kampala.
ACCOMMODATION - CLASS C/D: * Margherita Hotel has rooms with private facilities and is located two miles ( 3 km) out of town.
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