The Bunyaruguru Crater Lakes in Western Uganda are quite magnificent natural wonders to explore on your safari to Uganda.
Crater lakes form through volcanic activity, where violent eruptions blow off the top of a volcano and leave behind a crater. About 35 km south of Fort Portal between the main Fort portal-Kasese road and Kibale Forest National Park is a collection of several lakes with accommodation establishments. Bunyaruguru Crater Lakes are free from bilharzia, hence recommended for swimming. The major activities around Bunyaruguru Crater Lakes are fishing and avi-tourism. The recorded bird species in the area are over 300.
Among the crater lakes in the region, Lake Nkuruba offers safe swimming opportunities, and its banks host primates, including white colobus monkeys, as well as hippos that cross between Nkuruba and Nyabikere. Tourists can cycle around the lakes or walk to nearby crater lakes such as Lake Nyinambuga on the back of the twenty thousand shilling note. Walks are organised by local guides to Mahoma Falls.
Lake Nkuruba has nature reserve, a community Conservation project. Also, there are camping areas in the picturesque setting. In addition, there are walks to the neighbouring lakes, Mahoma falls and also the explosion crater.
Fort Portal is located 300km to the west of Kampala and 80 Km north of Kasese at 1,600m above sea level. A 30 minutes drive from Fort Portal on the Kamwenge road and just 100 m off the main road at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park is Lake Nyabikere( lake of Frogs). Some of the crater lakes in the area include; Lake Nyamirima, Lake Nyanswiga, Lake Lyantonde, Lake Rukwanzi among others.
Contact Vibrant Holiday Safaris for more information about the Bunyaruguru crater lakes or if you wish to have a safari at the crater lake.
