Attractions around Fort Portal : Fortportal is located in western Uganda in Kabarole district and Toro kingdom, fort portal is known as the tourism city and it was named for portal after sir Gerald portal who was a special commissioner for Uganda. And the attractions in forportal include the following.
Amabere ganyina mwiru.
They are located near Nyakasura falls these are geographical formations. The name Amabere Ga Nyina mwiru translates to Breasts of Nyinamwiru who is believed to be the daughter of the local usurper king had her breasts removed in an attempt to make herself less attractive to suitors, when the plan failed the king of Bukuku of Toro then hid her in the cave, howe ever she still became pregnant to the Batembuzi king Isaza who later gave birth to their son Ndahura, she was un able to nurse the baby herself, she turned to what seemed to be milk flowing from the current stalactites, milky due to their calcium concentration.
Semliki national park
Semliki national park is slightly different from other national parks, though it does not have much wild animals though there are some including buffaloes, leopards, primates like baboons’ monkeys, other attractions at Semliki there is a village for pygmies and the hot springs best known for having hot water coming from the wide hole and it is the largest of its kind in Uganda and it is one of the major attractions.
Chimpanzee
The are primates second to gorillas in Uganda they are found in kibale national park and the are the major attractions found in kibale national where you will get a chance to truck them and interact with them.
Tooro palace
Toro is one of the four traditional kingdoms of Uganda that was abolished in 1967. Tooro palace is one of the places you should miss out on visiting when you’re in fortportal.
Tooro Botanical Gardens
These gardens have a lot of well signed indigenous plants and trees, as well as an organic farming project growing herbs, natural dyes and medical plants.
Karambi Royal Tomb
This is a tomb where the kings of Tooro kingdom are buried, when you visit it the you will be taken through and see different things like the house where they are buried, and other personal effects of several of the Tooro kings, and the cemetery outside is for other royal family members.
Crater lakes
Fortportal has a lot of crater lakes that are so attractive and one should not miss them out while on a safari tour in fortport and one of these lakes we have kasenda crater lake, lake nkurubato mention those are some of the crater crakes.
Bigodi sanctuary
Bigodi is a community-based organisation founded with the intention of improving the lives of the people living around the Bigodi community and visiting Bigodi gives a chance to see chimpanzee, Butterflies birds and many more.
Mahoma falls
Visitors who go to Mahoma falls will experience a serene tranquil setting with lush greenery and refreshing waterfalls which lies next to lake Mwamba, hiking to the top of mahoma falls it is a new experience and un forgettable two hours walk through lush forests.
Mpanga tea estates
Mpanga tea estate growers are public limited company that grows and produces tea on a very large scale for both local and international market. While at Mpanga tourists are given bikes to have a cycling tour around these beautiful estates and view the tea well at your own pace where you go through rails as you view land scape and get to know different types of tea grown, visitors are always given a chance to participate in tea activities like pruning while interacting with the local people who are the growers of the tea.
Kibale national park
Kibale national park is home of chimpanzee and other primates like red tailed monkeys, kibale national park is the only place where chimpanzee habituation is done from, while on a safari tour to fortportal do not forget to buy your trekking permits for chimpanzee so that you can have a look at the chimpanzee.
Other activities to do in fortportal
Nature walks
Nature walks take place with knowledgeable guides who take you through forests and your able to view different things like birds, butterflies and many other things.
Cycling
Take bike to hills and vie the crater lakes since fortportal is known for having crater lakes and biking takes you 30 minutes which gives you a chance to explore other things around fortportal town.
Bird watching
Fortportal is a bird watching paradise with numerous birding sites of different bird species, how ever there are birding sites in fortportal in case you want variety of birds like Semliki with over 460 bird species and Bigodi wetland with over138 birds which will give the best experience while birding and one will be able to see birds like great blue turaco, rare papyrus gonolek, Tooro olive among others.
Best time to visit fortportal
It is during the dry season in the months of June, September, December and February it is easy to navigate trails and enjoy outdoor activities.
