Top Uganda Tourist Towns – Fort Portal

Top Uganda Tourist Towns – Fort Portal : Among the Top Uganda Tourist Towns is Fort Portal, named after the famous British colonialist Sir Gerald Portal. It is considered to be one of the hot spots for Visitors on a Uganda Safari Tour. There are various attractions blending in with the amazing scenery, drainage and relief features, abundant wildlife, and many more.

Attractions in Fort Portal

Tooro Palace

Uganda Rwanda safari guests who get to visit Karuzika palace get a 360-degree scenic view of the town. The circular structure was built in 1963, but fell into ruin after the abolition of the royal kingdoms. It was restored in 2001 after Colonel Gadaffi met the king and donated the money for repairs. The Tooro Kingdom was restored in 1993 and is among the four traditional kingdoms of Uganda presently ruled by King Oyo.

Tooro Palace

Fort Gerry (Portal).

It was originally called Fort Gerry but was renamed Fort Portal in 1990 after Sir Gerald Portal the British Commissioner who raised the Union Jack at Fort Lugard in Old Kampala and declared Uganda a British Protectorate in 1894. Fort Gerry is a famous Uganda safari attraction, found at the Golf Club course in Fort Portal town.

The Amabeere caves

It is situated near Nyakasura School, 9kms west of one of Uganda Tourist Towns – Fort Portal in Kabarole district.  Nyinamwiru was the mother of Ndahura the first Muchwezi king of the empire of Kitara. The Amabeere caves (Amabeere Ga Nyina Mwiru) means the “breasts of  Nyina Mwiru and for the Toro tradition has it that the caves acquired the name after king Bukuku of Toro chopped off the breasts of his daughter a one Nyina Mwiru and had them thrown inside these caves. This was due to the prophecy that the daughter would get married and have a son, Ndahura who would kill him and take over the throne. It is a limestone site which has stalagmites and stalactites. As the stalactites drip the calcium carbonate to form stalagmites below, they are referred to as the breasts of Nyinamwiru,Top Uganda Tourist Towns – Fort Portal.

There is a water fall within the rock shelter. There are also craters nearby which have added to the site’s tourist attraction. This the place is slippery and wet, you need a local guide who will take you down the thick jungle path not forgetting the boots and flash light so as to reach waterfalls which is lovely and that tumbles down the cliff above the caves. The Amabeere caves provide an awesome visit to a unique place in western Uganda that is enjoyable and is a combination of nature walks, cave exploration and local culture.

Sempaya Hot Springs

Sempaya hot springs are formed in the Semliki river valley, in Semliki National Park Uganda. The spring is below the escarpment on the road from Fort Potal to Bundibugyo town. They are located at two areas where one is referred to as “the male” and the other “the female”. The Bamba, the inhabitants of Bundibugyo district carry out cultural ceremonies at the site. It is a famous Uganda tourist attraction.

Sempaya Hot Springs

Lake Kyaninga

Lake Kyaninga is just another beautiful crater lake located just near Kyaninga lodge. It was formed about 10,000 years ago due to volcanic activity and has a meandering shape with the nearby rainforest sheltering the beauty of this Crater Lake. This is an ideal spot for Uganda tour adventurers with an opportunity to go hiking.  Kyaninga lodge nearby is of a luxury setting with views over this lake.

Tooro Botanical Gardens

The gardens are known as a center of distinction in growing, maintaining and displaying living collections of the Albertine rift. It also includes plants for horticultural, scientific research, medicinal, conservation, and education, culinary, aesthetic and recreational purposes. This is a perfect place to relax and submerge you in nature while listening to singing birds, Top Uganda Tourist Towns – Fort Portal.

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty, the Sanctuary is situated on the wildlife corridor of Kibale forest National Park and a must-visit for all nature lovers. Its known for many bird species, over 200 recorded including Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, Cranes, Kingfishers and the common one called the Great Blue Turaco. The Bigodi wetland is perfect bird watchers paradise with an extensive array of biodiversity which includes several primates’ species. The sanctuary is known as a good example for a community-based approach to the natural resource’s management.