The Crater Lakes Tour is a chain of many crater lakes that are located in western Uganda. The central point of Fort Portal enables one to reach any of the Crater Lakes wished for. The Crater Lakes Tour is about hiking to the canopies of various ranges in the shadows of the Rwenzori ranges. The crater lakes found in the western rift valley area, famously known as the Ndali Kasenda crater region.
Crater Lake tours give the best scenic view and beautiful nature of genuine adventures. Besides chimpanzees, mammals, birds, and primates in Kibale National Park, the crater lakes supplement the safaris to give you the best Kibale National Park experience. Found in the Kabarole district and are in the Ndali Kasenda crater area. The crater lakes in Kibale National Park, under the steep undulating hills, form a dramatic landscape in western Uganda.
These crater lakes famously known as Ndali Kasenda craters. Ndali Kasenda craters traced to the ages of both Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Parks. The area of these crater lakes in Kibale National Park much elevated above sea level, and it’s called the top of the trail, located between Kibale National Park and Kamwenge Road. When you reach these crater lakes, you get a spectacular view of the explosion craters and crater lakes in the area.
The formation of the Crater Lakes
Crater lakes in Kibale National Park formed as a result of volcanic activity 10,000 years ago. Before history, violent volcanic activity involved a strong volcanic eruption that blew off the surface, pouring back the lava, ash, and debris around the depression, creating an explosion crater bounded by a realm of ash and lava. On the other hand, when craters are filled with water, they become crater lakes like Katwe in Queen Elizabeth National Park and others.
Some crater lakes in Kibale National Park have clean water for swimming, and others have sulfuric water that is green in color. These lakes toxic and are associated with a bad, pungent smell from acidic water. And the lakes in Kibale National Park include
Lake Nyabikere:
The most popular lake in Kibale National Park. The lake the closest to Fort Portal Town; the word Nyabikere is translated as the lake of frogs in the local language. Lake Nyabikere is located 10 kilometers off Fort Portal’s main road to Kibale National Park, just 3 minutes’ drive off the main road. It’s also possible to walk from Nyabikere Crater Lake to Nyamirima Crater Lake via Nyinabulitwa. Lake Nyabikere is a famous base for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.
Lake Nkuruba
Another stunning lake in Kibale National Park, located 25 km south of Fort Portal town. Nkuraba Lakean access point to the top of the world hike, where you find Mahoma Falls and other explosion craters. The lake gives you impressive views for walking safaris in Kibale National Park.
Lake Nyinambuga
Nyinambuga Crater Lake located near Lake Nkuruba; it’s associated with clean water and is surrounded by forests. The forest is inhabited by several monkeys, like baboons, and birds. It’s this lake that appears on the twenty thousand Ugandan shilling notes. The lake has blue-green water, which provides a spectacular view of nature.
Lake Lyantonde
Lake Lyantonde a crater lake found near Lake Nyinambuga and west of the same lake. This lake most convenient for travelers exploring the Kibale Ndali Kasenda craters.
Lake Kifuruka
This is one of the many crater lakes in the Ndali-Kasenda crater area. The lake gives travelers a chance to learn a lot more about the Kibale Ndali Kasenda crater area. Furthermore, the lake surrounding it has a beautiful scenic view of the forest.
Activities Associated With Crater Lakes
A lot of crater lakes found in the Ndali and Kasenda areas of Kibale National Park. Most crater lakes in Kibale National Park are bilharzia-free and safe for swimming. Other crater lakes offer fishing activities, beautiful cycling, and nature walks, among others. The Crater Lakes Tour area gives you the best area for bird-watching activities where you get to see birds like the olive long-tailed cuckoo, western tinker bird, pitta, and grey parrot, among others.