Mwitampungu crater lake is located in western Uganda in Mwitampungu village, Kabarole district, that is approximately a 5 hours drive from Kampala the capital of Uganda. This area is part of the wider tourism belt that stretches from Fort Portal town right to the Uganda – DR Congo. While at this border, don’t miss some spectacular scenery through endless acres of evolving hills darted with some agricultural plantations. Don’t miss the scattered homesteads built from mud and wattle to cement.
Mwitampungu is a local language that means ‘a place that kills eagles’, and it originates from a myth that this volcanic hole automatically sucks birds in flight and later releases them in an upward curve. Mwitampungu crater lake is a perfect gateway to escape the rough and tumble of the city that poke the backdrop of this green landscape.
The crater lake was formed as a result of volcanic explosions from more than 10,000 years ago. This was as a result of serious intense heat and pressure to the upper mantle or the interior earth which was brought about by geochemical reaction and radioactivity in the earth. After the occurrence of the gaseous exploration that blew up to the surface of the earth, a flat depression was formed. As time went by, rainwater filled the depression hence the formation of Mwitampungu crater lake. This led to a jewel in the crown beauty to behold.
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This natural endowment surrounding Mwitampungu crater lake has increased the number of visitors visiting the lake. Visitors usually engage in different activities such as nature walk, bird watching, camping, sunbathing, community visits and sightseeing among others. As a result, these make their vacation unforgettable. All these aspects make the area a one-stop center drawing in tourists with its unique attractions.
Other attractive features within Mwitampungu crater lake region include the tea plantations. Such plantations make a very attractive scenery that amazes the tourists. Many locals have seen such a wonderful opportunity to generate a source of revenue by setting up craft shops to sell their items as souvenirs to visitors. The place itself is well known in Uganda as a very hospitable area, with affordable accommodation facilities and meals.
Besides, Mwitampungu, Uganda is a colorful safari destination that caters for all adventure tourists. These range from leisure seekers, vacationists, to those that may wish to hike Sipi Falls. These magnificence falls are part of a tour to Mount Elgon National Park in Eastern Uganda, which is just 3 hrs drive away from Kampala.