Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes
The Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes were formed in the ancient volcanic activity in Uganda not so long ago – between 8 – 10,000 years ago – though this volcanic activity did leave behind a stretch of very scenic Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes – this scenic beauty best witness as you drive from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National park or vice versus.
The Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes are extinct however a few of them have volcanic gases – rumoured to be just 10kilometers beneath – these lakes give off a sulphuric smell and are characterised by green toxic water – don’t just jump into any crater lake, find out first if it’s safe to swim there.
Which Lakes Make up the Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes ?
Lake Nkuruba:
Located approximately 25km south of Fort portal, this crater lake is stunning and provides remarkable walking opportunities from the community owned campsite allowing you to explore areas between Lake Nyabikere and Kibale Forest. If your heart tells you to stay along lake Nkuruba, our recommendation would be Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community Campsite. If you heed to our recommendation, then you have the choice to choose from Rwenzori View Bandas, The Lakeside Cottages, or the Hill top Bandas – provides varying scenic beauty.
Lake Lyantonde:
Located west of Lake Nyinambuga, Lyantode is the location of an Upmarket Papaya lake – lodge owned by a polish couple that originally started out as overland – guides to Uganda and little did they know that they would fall deeply in love with “the pearl of Africa”. This Lodge provides large cottage room’s all hand built by Sebastian and his team. This lodge is a perfect base for exploring the Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes and also taking part in chimp trekking o habituation in the nearby Kibale Forest.
Lake Nyabikere:
This lake is located about 11 kms from Fortportal on the main road to Kibale Forest. There are a variety of affordable accommodations built by the lake. Our favourite choice of accommodation here is the Community owned Rweteera Safari Park – Budget – Overlooking the Lake. It’s a perfect base for Chimp trekking and habituation in Kibale Forest Park.
While here our clients also indulge in community-based activities like guide community walks locally guide by the knowledgeable members of the community.
Lake Nyinambuga:
Located south of Lake Nkuruba and is yet another beautiful body of water ringed by forest cover.
Up market Ndali Lodge perched up the lake is our choice for luxury crater lake accommodation for exploring near-by Kibale Forest National park on chimp trekking and habituation journeys. While at the Ndali lodge, you will awaken to the breathtaking scenary fro your private cottage balcony. On a clear day, the famous mountains of the Moon loom on the horizon – something found no where else except in Uganda.
Lake Kifuruka:
Located west of Lake Nyinambuga just before you get to lake Lyantode, Lake Kifuruka is home to the up coming community owned eco -lodge. From this lake you can explore the Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda crater lakes area under the guidence of a popular local guide – Noah – we like to use him in guiding our clients.
The Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes are a beauty on african siold well crafted by volcanicity – and a perfect add-on to your traditional 03 Day Chimp trekking Safari to Kibale Forest National Park.
Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes Kibale – Ndali – Kasenda Crater Lakes
