Lake Nyamusingire, also known as Lake Nyamisigeri, is a Ugandan crater lake found in Western Uganda, Rubirizi district. The lake is endowed with Flora and Fauna that act as tourist attraction for the country. [1] [2] [3]
Lake Nyamusingire, also known as Lake Nyamisigeri, is a Ugandan crater lake found in Western Uganda, Rubirizi district. The lake is endowed with Flora and Fauna that act as tourist attraction for the country. [1] [2] [3]
Queen Elizabeth National Park is a national park in the Western Region of Uganda.
The Gisu people, or Bamasaba people of Elgon, are a Bantu tribe and Bantu-speaking ethnic group of the Masaba people in eastern Uganda, closely related to the Bukusu people of Kenya. Bamasaba live mainly in the Mbale District of Uganda on the slopes of Mount Elgon. The Bagisu are estimated to be about 1,646,904 people making up 4.9% of the total population according to the 2014 National Census of Uganda.
The Albertine Rift montane forests is a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion in east-central Africa. The ecoregion covers the mountains of the northern Albertine Rift, and is home to distinct Afromontane forests with high biodiversity.
The wildlife of Uganda is composed of its flora and fauna. Uganda has a wide variety of different habitats, including mountains, hills, tropical rainforest, woodland, freshwater lakes, swamps and savanna with scattered clumps of trees. The country has a biodiverse flora and fauna reflecting this range of habitats and is known for its primates, including gorillas and chimpanzees. There are ten national parks and thirteen wildlife reserves; some 345 species of mammal and 1020 species of bird have been recorded in the country.
Kyambura Game Reserve or Chambura Game Reserve, which includes the Kyambura Gorge, adjoins the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. It is home to a variety of wildlife. The area is an important water source for many animals and is surrounded by savanna, but is generally noted for its high concentration of primate life located in the gorge.
Tourism in Uganda is focused on Uganda's landscape and wildlife. It is a major driver of employment, investment and foreign exchange, contributing USh 4.9 trillion to Uganda's GDP in the financial year 2012–2013.
Mweya Airport is a small civilian airport in Uganda. It is one of the 46 airports in the country.
Maramagambo Forest is located in Bushenyi, Uganda. It adjoins the Queen Elizabeth National Park to the north. It is jointly managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and the National Forestry Authority. It is associated with its bat cave where a tourist from the Netherlands was exposed to Marburg virus present in the bats that live in the volcanic tube cave and developed Marburg virus disease. Following this outbreak, the cave was closed until the construction of a viewing platform with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The forest is bordered by two crater lakes named Lake Kyasanduka and Lake Nyamasingiri. Many chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, and Bates's pygmy antelopes can be found here.
The Katwe craters or Katwe-Kikorongo explosion craters are a group of volcanic craters within Queen Elizabeth National Park in Toro, Uganda. The volcanic field is roughly 210 km2 (81 sq mi) in size. The individual craters vary widely in size, but the largest are up to 3 km (1.9 mi) in diameter and 100 m (330 ft) deep. The unusual formations were formed individually by a series of violent volcanic explosions over the last 1 million years. These maar craters are a result of magma coming in contact with groundwater driving large steam explosions. The explosive events created large, low lying craters with few other signs of volcanic activity.
The Ishasha is a river in southwest Uganda, forming part of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It runs from its source north of Kabale to its mouth at Lake Edward. Its length is very roughly 100 kilometres (62 mi) ignoring the many small meanders.
Aerolink Uganda is a privately owned airline in Uganda, licensed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority with an air operator's certificate. It specializes in transporting tourists to Uganda's National Parks, saving their time and allowing them to see more.
Lake Bujuku is a crater lake in the Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese district, western Uganda. Its a tourist destination. The hiking trail to Lake Bujuku takes at least 3 days. The lake is 1.37 kilometres (0.85 mi) long and is situated at 3,963 metres (13,002 ft) above sea level, at the head of Bujuku valley.
River Bujuku is a Ugandan river originating from Lake Bujuku, a crater lake in the Rwenzori Mountains. The river begins at a height of 3,962 metres (12,999 ft) above sea level and flows down the mountain slopes to join the Mubuku River.
Lake Nyabikere is a lake located in the Kabarole district of Uganda. The lake is also known as "Frog Lake" since it has a variety of frog species in its waters. It is also a crater lake in the ranges of Mountain Rwenzori in western Uganda and a safari destination in Uganda.
Lake Rwizongo is a Ugandan crater lake located in the Rwenzori Mountains. The lake is among several lakes found in the Rwenzori Mountains and these include Lake Nkuruba, Lake Nyabikere, among others.
Lake Saka is a Ugandan lake found in Kabarole district, western Uganda. It is at an elevation of 1591 metres above sea Level. The lake acts as a tourist attraction with bird watching and other recreational activities. Lake Saka is one of the crater lakes in Kabarole district along Rwenzori mountain ranges.
Lake Kyema, or Lake Chema, is a Ugandan crater lake in Rubirizi District, Western Uganda. The lake has a nearby twin, called Lake Kamweru, whose waters are green compared to Lake Kyema, whose waters are much clearer. It is a protected area that is managed by Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and Uganda Wildlife Authority. It is one of the over 50 crater lakes in the Rwenzori Mountain ranges.
Lake Nshenyi is a Ugandan crater lake in Western Uganda, Rubirizi district. The lake's elevation above sea level is 1006 metres. The lake is a habitat to Flamingos that migrated from Lake Nakuru in Kenya.
Lake Kibwera is a Ugandan crater lake in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda. The lake has different fish species which is preferred by its surrounding community. The lake is also known as a habitat for crocodiles relocated from nearby lakes like Lake George as they pose a threat to human life. Lake Kibwera is a protected area managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.
Lake Kamunzuku is a Ugandan lake in Rubirizi district, Western Uganda bordering Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lake is traditionally believed to have healing properties by the surrounding community. Lake Kamunzuku is a protected area managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. It has clear fresh waters with active aquatic life.