This breath-taking Lake Kyaninga is situated in Kabarole District close to Fort Portal metropolis in the western part of Uganda, its water is clean and fresh supporting a wide bio- diversity with intense mineral content that prevents algae and keeps all flora species at the gulf.
Lake Kyaninga is almost two hundred twenty meters deep and it is bilharzia free most safe for the swimming activity. This stunning lake its mostly visited by tourists before or after chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park famously known as a place of safety to numerous primate species.
Lake Kyaninga comprise of lush ecological system surrounded with the beautiful greenery vegetation species at the crater edges trails, a home to numerous primate species namely Vervet monkeys, Black and White colobus monkeys, Red tailed monkeys and many more as well as surrounded by Kyaninga Forest Foundation (KFF) which is described as a local National Government Organizations that also support a wide bio- diversity conservation.
The Best Time to Visit Lake Kyaninga
Lake Kyaninga can be best visited during the dry seasons of June to August and December to February because during these periods the weather is more favorable for outdoor activities such as nature walks, primates viewing among others.
The cooler dry climate enhances the experience of guided nature walks, bird watching, swimming eco-tours, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the lush beauty of the lake.
At Lake Kyaninga the rainy season run from March- May and September during this period rain is received in plenty and the trails head are too muddy and slippery.
Activities to Engage in at Lake Kyaniga
Tourists are granted with the opportunity to engage in to numerous activities such as swimming, nature walk primate viewing as analyzed below;
Swimming Experience
Lake Kyaninga is a good place for swimming due to the absence of hippos, crocodiles free from bilharzia disease and has clean water This activity is done with supervision of tour guide tourists are advised not to swim beyond the enclosed point to avoid accidental drowning in to the deep waters of lake
This amazing swimming experience will leave guests calm and refreshed hence unforgettable experience.
Nature Walk
Lake Kyaninga is a good place for the nature walks the activity takes almost two hours and it requires guests to fully immerse themselves in to nature, Nature Walk is well enjoyable when conducted with the guidance of well trained and experienced tour guides who ensures information to the guests.
During the walk there are high chances of spotting the various primate species namely the vervet monkeys, white and black monkeys red- tailed monkeys that look beautiful while swinging in the trees. Also, guests expect to sight at the lush vegetation species as well as spotting numerous bird and butterfly species the activity it enables visitors to be physically fit while exploring the beauty of the place.