So, get ready to embark on a safari adventure in Uganda Tourism City like no other and explore Uganda’s untamed historical sites. Let the extraordinary unfold before you.
Fort portal is an angelic and famous known as the tourism city in Uganda in the northern side foothills of the Rwenzori mountain in Kabarole district, and home to the Toro kingdom it is well-positioned to meet most of the national conservation areas of western Uganda including Queen Elizabeth national park, Kibale forest national park, Semiliki national park, the beautiful crater lake composition is within the city premises and historical points right from the Toro kings palace, the city is the only town of Uganda with an English name, it was named after a British colonel sir Gerald portal who came to Uganda in the 1890s to validate British protectorate ship, the city is the only recognized town of tourism in the country with several facilities and amendments to support the industry, here are some of the reasons its regarded the city of Tourism
Why Fort Portal Chosen for Tourism city In Uganda?
There are many reasons why the city was ranked one of the tourism spots, city tour rides around fort portal are amazing as you will feed your eyes, the beautiful town is clean with birds everywhere and decorated homesteads ruled under one king the palace is adjacent to the town and one of those places you should miss out visiting while in fort portal, the Omukama palace is located on the Karuzika hill the palace showcases a unique architectural design built by the Batoro in the 1960’s it was refurbished to give it the today perfect look and the kingdom is led by King Oyo.
Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru
The caves are a few kilometers away from fort portal town towards the west, they are places of great historical importance believed in by the locals, the breasts caves are believed to have been the original birthplace of the king to the Bachwezi these caves can be visited on guided hiking and nature walks.
The crater Lakes
Crater lakes are dotted almost everywhere in the Kabarole district but can be best accessed from fort portal city visiting crater lakes in fort portal is adventurous and liked by most travelers they were formed as a result of volcanicity and are many although they vary in size they are beautifully placed near the fort portal town, lake Kyaninga is a beautiful crater lake near the Kyaninga lodge a luxury facility in the Kibale forest national park offering beautiful services and amazing accommodation.
The Botanical Garden
The botanical gardens of Tooro are worth visiting while in the city, they are placed with many plant species these were founded in 2001 as a research center for plants, conservation, and education purposes the landscape and collection of plants make it outstanding the gardens conserve the highest species diversity with 167 indigenous tree species. Birds of course are present as they are dotted in the whole of Kabarole district.
Kibale Forest National Park
Closeness to Kibale forest national park is a credit to the town, it takes approximately 45 minutes to drive to arrive at the destination, this is home to the chimpanzee also known as the capital of primates, Kibale forest has the highest number of habituated chimpanzees in Uganda, it also has 13 more of the primate kinds meaning you can have a chance to see some like the olive baboons, black and white colobus monkey, white-cheeked monkey to mention a few. The Bigodi swamp is a sister location for the guided nature walks and most visitors to Kibale love after the tracking in the morning.
The Toro Wildlife Reserves
The toro Semiliki national game reserve which was gazette in 1926, is a place to visit while in fort portal, it takes a few kilometers to get to the conservation area expect to see animals like elephants, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and primates for example the black and white colobus monkey, these can be best enjoyed on a guided nature walk.
