Lake Murigamire lies in the Western part of Uganda in the Kabarole District at the estimate terrain elevation of about 1200ft above sea level. The view of this lake has got romantics to visit now and then. Lake Murigamire freshwater has attracted many people regardless of tribe, culture, and nationality that has enabled them to engage in different activities such as swimming, fishing, and sightseeing, nature walks, hiking sunbathing, birding watching and some community visit and among others.
Being among the most beautiful lake around the region, investors have seen such a unique opportunity to set up accommodation facilities where you can spend more exciting days over here. Such fancying lodges include the Isunga Lodge that lies on an elevated position, with magnificent views of the rain forest, the majestic peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains and the Lake Murigamire. The Kigere Lakeside Cottage is found in a big green garden between the shores of several crater lakes such as Lake Kigere, Lake Nyabikere and Lake Murigamire making it your perfect base in the Ugandan nature for exploring the surroundings.
As has been noted earlier that Lake Murigamire was formed 1000 years ago as a result of volcanic activity. This happens when molten rock deep within the earth erupts, and piles upon the surface brought about by geochemical reaction and radioactivity in the earth lead to the formation depression which later was filled by rainwater hence the formation of Lake Murigamire
The area around the Lake has favored the presence of agriculture due to the fertility of the land and farmers have used such an opportunity to carry out farming such crops including in tea and banana plantation, sweet potatoes among others. Lake Murigamire has acted as the source of water which helped in irrigation during the dry season and is among the best fishing or outdoors adventure where you can share your experiences with other fishing enthusiasts both young and old that will you speechless. The trees around Lake Murigamire offers you the required shade to rest in and leave you with unforgettable memories.
An excursion to Murigamire Lake can be done after your chimpanzee safari trek allowing you more to enjoy the nature and great scenery of the region. The fact Uganda is a blessed destination of great wonders, many visitors would opt for mountain gorilla safari to Bwindi Forest which is now the most amazing experience in Africa. Rwanda also has a large number of Mountain gorillas found in Volcanoes National Park that visitors frequent for to see the Mountain Gorillas or Visit Golden Monkeys