Rweteera Safari Park & Tourist Camping Centre Ltd - Fort Portal

Rweteera Safari Park area is one of Uganda’s most rewarding destinations to
explore. It’s located just outside Kibale National Park 18km along Kamwenge road,
Fort Portal Western part of Uganda. This place is an ideal base for tourists visiting
Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semliki Game Reserve
and Semliki National Park, and Mountain Rwenzori National park.

The camp is within walking distance to Kibale National Park, with all its wonderful
African wildlife and spectacular scenery.

Rweteera Safari Park lies within the tranquil Ndali-Kasenda crater area and within
half a day’s drive of the Queen Elizabeth, Rwenzori Mountains and Semuliki National
Parks, as well as the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve.

Rweteera Safari Park has been designed and  

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furnished with nature in mind creating
a feeling of comfort and relaxation in the chimp & crater lakes region.

Wining and Dining

Meals are served in the intimate dining hall overlooking lake nyabikere.
A unique experience and one not to be missed is a 'Lake Dinner' where one dines at
lakeside and Black & White colobus monkeys your fellow diners!

Meals are prepared with fresh organic fruits and vegetables as well as fish, supplied
by local farmers and fishermen. With friendly staff and home from home atmosphere
visitors will find the service and accommodation comfortable and affordable.

Cultural Tour

Take a guided walk through our local villages. Meet and greet villagers and learn
about our unique Ugandan culture and traditions.

Nature walks

After days spent in a car for safaris and transfers, it's great to get out of the car and
finally be allowed to walk around in the crater lakes. There are no predators in the
crater lakes (except for the hippo - which doesn't attack humans). Enjoy a guided
walk through Lake Nyabikere and swamp wetland area, learning about the monkeys,
birds and trees found in our Nature Reserve.

Water fall

Experience a glorious trek through beautiful countryside, past three volcanic crater
lakes and on to the stunning Mahoma Waterfall.

Crater Lake Hikes

Explore four crater lakes during this enjoyable circular walk. Learn about Crater Lake
formation whilst viewing birds, trees and beautiful scenery.
Hikes of varying lengths among the crater lakes can be organised. Depending on
your interest and fitness level, the experience can include waterfalls, crater rims,
coffee terraces and even banana gin brewing in oil drums. There are also plenty to
see for those fascinated by birds, butterflies, and primates.

Fishing

The lake offers opportunities for boating and fishing, whilst the surrounding trails are
excellent for mountain-biking and hiking.

Camping

Our campsite is surrounded by trees often frequented by red colobus, black and
white colobus and the mischievous vervet monkeys. Camping facilities include
shared bathroom facilities with flushing toilets. Camping chairs are available and a
camp fire may be lit at night.

In addition to accommodation in safari permanent tents, the Safari Park offers quality
camping for over landers and individuals. The campsite offers modern shower
facilities, as well as barbeque and dining facilities with spectacular views over the
Crater Lake.

A variety of delicious African dishes are served based on fresh raw materials from
the nearby market. Guests can also prepare their own meal on the barbeque if they
so wish. A chef is available for continental dishes.
Favorite Activities at Rweteera Safari Park

Lakeside Dinners

Have a romantic evening out - we'll take tables, chairs, plates, candles, food, wine
and yourself out to one of our favourite spots on the lakeside. With a view over the
lake and onto the boundary of kibale national park, you'll enjoy your dinner and quite
an impressive scenery while the sun is setting.

Excursions to the Fishing Village Kyantambara

Kyantambara is a scenic little fishing village on the lakeshore. Our guide explains the
traditional lifestyle of the fisherman here and probably will introduce you to the village
elders. Usually, you have little kids on all your free fingers - they're not there for
begging, they mostly like holding hands and jumping around with Muzungu.
You can walk to the village or we can drive you.
Relaxing and reading at the side of the lake

With a breeze from the lake and the view across the water to kibale national park.
Take a break from your safaris, enjoy a dip in the crater lake, have somebody bring
you a juice or a beer, and just watch the time pass by.

Facilities and Rooms

Rweteera Safari Park has a range of accommodation, designed to meet every need and
budget. We have 6 secluded standard size types of tents. Each tent is equipped with
mattresses, pillows, beddings, all day running hot water, double bed, toilet, and mosquito net
and a fantastic view of the lake with private relaxing area in front.

The accommodations have lake view overlooking the lake Nyabikere and Kibale National
Park (Home of Chimpanzees), are the perfect choice for those looking for a bit of peace and
tranquillity.

We also have own self-catering kitchen. Alternatively pick a shady spot on our grassy
campsite and pinch your own tent.

Facilities

Tented full board accommodation
Dining area with stunning views of the Crater Lake and part of Kibale National Park
Solar power to charge your phones and camera batteries in the evening
Wifi

Camping

Our camping site is very close to the lakeside and offers a scenic view over Lake
Nyabikere and Kibale national park. The site is very safe is guarded by night. Toilets
and showers are available directly at the camping site as well as a dining area.

Please bring your own camping equipment.
• Permanent tents per person: Single-US$ 35 and double- $50 on bed and
breakfast
• Camping per person: US$ 10
Meals are bought separately.

Directions how to find us

Rweteera Safari Park is situated on 18km along kamwenge road after Fort Portal
town right at the shore of scenic Lake Nyabikere. When coming from Kampala or
from Murchison Falls, you would usually take the route through Hoima to Kyenjojo.
From Fort Portal, take the murram road in direction on Kamwenge road for 18km
keep left until you reach tea estate and factory and immediately turn right after
Rweteera trading center. Once there, follow the signpost.

Location and Distances

• From Kampala via Mubende, the distance to the Rweteera safari park is
approximately 310 km. It usually takes five to six hours ( Link to Map ).
• From Murchison Falls National Park via Hoima and Fort Portal, it is
approximately 361 km. It usually takes about seven hours on road conditions ( Link
to Map ).
• From Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kasese and Fort Portal, the distance
to Rweteera safari park is approximately 113 km. It usually takes between two and
three hours ( Link to Map ).
• From Semliki National Park via Fort Portal, the distance to Rweteera safari
park is approximately 87 km. It usually takes between two and three hours ( Link to
Map ).
• From chimpanzee tracking point to Rweteera safari park is approximately 10
km. It usually takes 15 minutes drive.