Fort Portal
Town in Western Uganda
Fort Portal is an important market town in western Uganda . With fine views of the Rwenzori mountains and a pleasant temperate climate, visitors to Fort Portal come not especially to visit the town but to use it as a centre-base and stopping-off point for visits to the nearby Kibale National Park, Semliki Wildlife Reserve and the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Several scenic crater lakes also lie close to the town.
Background
There is no shortage of tourist souvenir shops for visitors on the main road. A daily vibrant market is always entertaining whilst those wishing for some sports activity they are welcome to participate in a round of golf on the towns course the former site of Fort Portal.
As the capital of the Toro kingdom a visit to the town would not be complete without a visit to the Royal Palace that overlooks the town.
Fort Portal is also the seat of both the Kabarole district and the Toro kingdom. It is named after Sir Gerald Portal, a British Special Commissioner for Uganda, whose statue graces the main road of the town.
Attractions Overview
There is an abundance of craft shops along the main road whilst a vibrant daily market is always entertaining. As the capital of the Toro Kingdom a visit to the town would not be complete without a visit to the Royal Palace that overlooks the town. There are also some local community tourism projects underway in the area.
Getting There
Distance 319km from Kampala, journey time approximately 3 ½ hours along a recently
tarmaced road. Fort Portal lies 75km from Kasese and 319km from Kampala. The Town is served by all weather tarmac roads to the south and west. The journey time from Kampala to Fort Portal is now just over a mere 3 hours.
Mbarara is a city located approximately 210 kilometers southeast from Fort Portal.
Accommodation
Fort Portal, located in western Uganda, offers a wide range of accommodation options for visitors looking to explore the area's natural beauty and attractions. From luxury lodges and boutique hotels to budget guesthouses and campsites, there is something to suit every traveler's preferences and budget. Many accommodations in Fort Portal boast stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains and the surrounding countryside, providing a peaceful and scenic retreat for guests.
Wildlife
Budongo Forest Reserve in Uganda is renowned for its rich biodiversity and abundance of wildlife. The reserve is home to a variety of species, including over 600 chimpanzees, making it one of the best places in Africa for chimpanzee tracking experiences. In addition to chimpanzees, visitors to Budongo Forest may also encounter other primates such as black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys.
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