Free tour

Free free tour of the Fortportal-Kasenda crater lakes.

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Fort Portal

Duration: 4 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Robert

Registered on 26 August 2021

Am an English speaking freelance tourist guide been doing tours for over five years. I studied tourism at the university and so passionate about nature and wildlife, and about using tourism as a tool for conservation and restoration. I volunteer with the Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve as a conservationist ensuring the restoration of indigenous tree species and extending the forest cover. No wonder it's at this place i normally meet with the people i walk around.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Exploring the Fortportal crater lakes!
Known for having the highest concentration of crater lakes per square kilometer in the world, exploring the Fortportal crater lakes is an extraordinary experience.

Start at Lake Nkuruba , where you can see more than four species of monkeys and the oldest of the 52 different crater lakes around the Mountains of the Moon.

Continue to Ndali kasenda crater lakes, each lake has its own charm, Lake Nyinambuga is one of the largest and most beautiful, now its photo appears on the Uganda shillings 20,000 banknote.

During this tour there is the option to visit the local vanilla producer who shows you his vanilla farm, the entire process from planting to pollination and harvesting, and finally the drying process. However, it's much better when you buy some vanilla from him, otherwise he'll charge you a small fee to show you around.

This tour goes beyond the crater lakes as it takes you through the local villages to see how the locals live, the banana plantations and the local market, especially every Monday and Thursday there is a local farmers market .

You can choose to have lunch at the local restaurant or return to Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve for lunch at the resort next to Lake Nkuruba.

This tour lasts 3 to 4 hours, but there is the option to hop on a bodabodas in case you get tired along the way, another great experience. Bodaboda is a local motorcycle taxi.

WHAT IS NEEDED:
*trekking boots
*Sunscreen
*Oilskin
*Hat- from 🌞
Certain physical condition is required

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community Campsite, Fort Portal, Uganda

I will be at Lake Nkuruba nature reserve and community camp. Just ask for Robert Mugi.

Outside visit

Lake Nyinambuga

One of the biggest crater lakes we have and very beautiful lake. Indeed because of its beauty it's picture appears on the 20k Uganda shillings bank note.

Outside visit

Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community Campsite

This tour begins from here and at this point you expect to see the oldest of the crater lakes Nkuruba, at this same place also there is four monkey species that call it home, lots of bird species among others.

Outside visit

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

We won't necessarily hike the Rwenzori mountain 🏔️ but on a good day through out our walk we will have very nice views of these mountains of the moon. The view is very clear especially during the rainy seasons at some point snow can also be seen.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).