As East African towns go, Fort Portal is more pleasant than most – although on first arrival you might ask yourself how? It’s just as dishevelled as most, slightly more congested and exhaust-fume ridden, and really only slightly better facilitated. But what Fort Portal seems to have going for it more than anything else is its location. With impressive views of the Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day, the Toro Crater Lakes nearby, and easy access to Kibale Forest National Park and even Queen Elizabeth National Park with a bit of a drive, you’ll find yourself well situated to explore the adventurous surrounding areas. Combine this location with a better array of guesthouses, some variety in restaurants, and access to a couple of fairly well-stocked shops and you’ve got yourself a solid East African base to dip in and out of. You might not dream of returning, but you shouldn’t at least be in any hurry to leave. – Daniel
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Top Tips
Fort Portal is a surprisingly cheap spot (for East Africa) to spend a few days, especially if you stay at the excellent value Delhi Garden Hotel. There’s also more to do in the surrounding areas than a lot of other parts of Uganda. The Fort Portal Walk 1 is particularly recommended if you like long rural walks.
Watch out for the manic driving here, especially around Gardens Restaurant. There are also a few more crazies walking around town in Fort Portal than we’ve come across in other places.
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