The Kasenda crater Lakes area is a natural paradise off the beaten track as it takes you to different crater lakes. This is another hidden pearl from the common attraction area in Uganda. The Kasenda crater lakes area is located near the two most popular national parks in Uganda; that is, Kibale Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The crater lakes in Ndali-Kasenda area were formed during the past volcanic activity that took place over 10,000 years ago. These left behind calderas that later formed the scenic crater lakes in the area. Even though some of the crater lakes are swamped with extraordinarily clear water, most of these lakes are featured by a sulphuric acid smell and green toxic water.
Ndali-Kasenda viewpoint is a raised area known as the top of the world which are between the Kibale- Kamwenge and Ndali roads. The area offers spectacular views of the George and Kichwaenba escarpment in the rift valley. This Kasenda area has got various crater Lakes including; Lake Nkuruba, which is located 25km south of Fort portal. This lake is one of the most great crater lakes in Kibale with impressive walking safaris, offering incredible scenery.
Other Crater Lakes Around Kasenda Crater Lakes Area
Lake Lyantonde is located west of lake Nyinambuga and is so convenient for travelers who wish to adventure the Ndali-Kasenda crater lake region, alongside undertaking chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale Forest National Park.
Lake Nyabikere also lies 11km off Fort Portal main road, where travelers can also enjoy a community tour as they take guided community walks.
Lake Nyinambuga lies south of Lake Nkuruba and features the most spectacular water bodies that are surrounded by forests, with amazing scenic views. Lake Kifuruka is located west of Lake Nyinambuga, which offers travelers a chance to adventure more of the Kibale-Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes area.
Adventuring the Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes area is an amazing experience on your visit to Kibale Forest National Park, for the chimpanzee tracking.
In conclusion, western Uganda is filled with many extinct volcanoes known as explosion craters, with the main concentration of Katwe explosion craters in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Bunyaruguru crater area on the Kichwamba escarpment; the Ndali-Kasenda area, near Kibale forest, and a few others around Fort Portal. These are all worth including on your safari plan.
From Kibale Forest National Park, make your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an amazing Kazinga channel boat trip or visit Bwindi Forest for a gorilla tracking safari where you get to meet the shy primates, the mountain gorillas. You can also get an extension to visit Lake Mburo National Park, famous for Zebras and Impala