Tour of Crater Lakes
Crater Lakes tour: Kibale National Park, Uganda’s home to more than 1500 chimpanzees, attracts a lot of tourists for the chimpanzee tracking experience. Following chimpanzee tracking, a visitor may choose to continue their journey to western Uganda by taking a tour of the crater lakes near Kibale National Park.
The majority of the crater lakes in Kabarole District, which surround Fort Portal Town and are close to Kibale National Park, are accessible on foot. Additionally, you may reach these volcanic phenomena by a variety of walks. From the summit of these crater lakes, visitors can see the Rwenzori Ranges, Kibale Forest, Kichwamba Escarpments, and Lake George, among other nearby features.
There are up to 50 lakes in the Kasenda Crater, all of which are surrounded by precipitous volcanic slopes that make hiking them difficult. These crater lakes are situated west of Kibale National Park and east of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Kabata is a small settlement in Kasenda. There are roughly twelve crater lakes in the vicinity, and the visit to the nearby Mahoma Falls is the main attraction that makes Kabata significant. Make sure to visit the Mahoma Falls and take a shower at the base of the falls as you go with your tour of the Crater Lakes.
The twenty thousand Uganda Shilling note (UGX 20,000 note) features an engraving of the Nyinambuga Crater Lake, one of the most well-known crater lakes in Uganda. The Lyantonde and Rukwanzi crater lakes are two other well-known craters in the Kabata area.
You will undoubtedly discover cozy lodging options as you visit these stunning locations in Fort Portal, leaving you in awe at the splendor of the natural world. The Kyaninga Crater Lake is another intriguing crater lake that is worth seeing. The Kyaninga Lodge, which is situated directly above this crater, is the most amazing and fascinating aspect of this little crater lake. As a result, one should explore Kyaninga and go on a crater lakes tour. Additional lodging options near the crater lakes include the Ndali Lodge and the CVK Lakeside Resort, both of which are craters with views of the crater lakes.
As a result, it’s a fun Crate Lakes tour to include in safari plans to Kibale National Park, which include chimpanzee tracking and other activities like nature walks, hiking safaris, and the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary visit.
