| Town: | Fort Portal |
| Location: | Africa > Uganda |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| 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. |
| If you have your own wheels, do look into the beautiful Semliki Scenic Drive. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Add Data |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | dirt, hill, forest, lake, mountain, viewpoint |
| Location type: | rural, town, village |
| Religion type: | Christianity, Islam |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Add Data |
| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Andrew and Brothers Supermarket |
| Animals: | Add Data |
| Birds: | maribou stork |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Ugandan Shilling (UGX) |
| Average daily budget: | UGX75,900 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 5 nights |
| High season: | June, July, August |
| Low season: | April, May, October, November |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Swahili |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 256 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 0.65229, 30.27832 |
| Geographical feature: | Rwenzori Mountains |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Fort Portal and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Fort Portal and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Fort Portal and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 6 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 25 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 3 hours |
| Altitude: | 1,480 m |
| Population: | 54275 |
| Size: | Add Data |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Fort Portal |
| Wikitravel: | Fort Portal |
| Tripadvisor: | Fort Portal |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | UGX6,500 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | UGX4,500 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | UGX8,500 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | UGX27,000 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | UGX22,000 |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | UGX8,500 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | UGX65,000 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | UGX28,000 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | UGX2,200 |
| Water | 1 litre | UGX1,000 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | UGX72,000 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | UGX22,000 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | UGX30,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bananas | 1kg | UGX2,000 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | UGX3,500 |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | UGX3,500 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | UGX6,500 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | Add Data |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | UGX7,500 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | UGX2,000 |
| Jam | 1 jar | UGX5,000 |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | UGX10,000 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | UGX8,500 |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | UGX5,500 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | UGX7,000 |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | UGX18,000 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | UGX450 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | UGX8,000 |
| Floss | 1 pack | UGX15,000 |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | UGX6,500 |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | UGX3,500 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | UGX10,000 |
| Soap | 1 bar | UGX2,000 |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | UGX1,300 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | UGX4,500 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | UGX4,500 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | UGX5,000 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | UGX200 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | UGX200 |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | UGX4,000 |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | UGX300 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | UGX20,000 |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | UGX3,000 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | UGX7,500 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | UGX3,000 |
| Coriander | 100g | UGX10,000 |
| Cumin | 100g | UGX8,000 |
| Fuel | 1 litre | UGX3,430 |
| Internet | 1 hour | UGX3,000 |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | UGX8,000 |
| Stock | 1 pack | UGX2,500 |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Biryani (meat) | UGX13,500 | |
| Biryani (vegetarian) | UGX11,000 | |
| Breakfast (continental) | UGX20,000 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | UGX32,000 | |
| Buffet | UGX16,000 | |
| Burger | UGX19,000 | |
| Burger (cheese) | UGX20,000 | |
| Burger (vegetarian) | UGX23,000 | |
| Burrito (meat) | UGX29,000 | |
| Burrito (vegetarian) | UGX26,000 | |
| Cake (slice) | UGX4,000 | |
| Calzone (large) | UGX28,000 | |
| Carbonara | UGX23,000 | |
| Cereal | UGX4,000 | |
| Chapatti | UGX1,700 | |
| Curry (generic – meat) | UGX16,167 | |
| Curry (generic – vegetable) | UGX15,500 | |
| Curry (South Asia – meat) | UGX12,000 | |
| Curry (South Asia – vegetarian) | UGX10,000 | |
| Curry (Southeast Asia – meat) | UGX29,000 | |
| Cutlet (beef/chicken) | UGX19,000 | |
| Dal | UGX8,000 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | UGX4,000 | |
| Fillet (beef) | UGX26,000 | |
| Fish and chips | UGX25,000 | |
| Fish fingers | UGX16,750 | |
| French fries | UGX5,875 | |
| Fried (chicken) | UGX14,875 | |
| Fried (fish) | UGX15,000 | |
| Fried rice (meat) | UGX11,500 | |
| Fried rice (vegetable) | UGX10,000 | |
| Fruit salad | UGX6,400 | |
| G/Katogo | UGX6,500 | |
| Grilled (chicken) | UGX12,833 | |
| Grilled (fish) | UGX18,500 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream (scoop) | UGX6,000 | |
| Liver and chips | UGX14,500 | |
| Meat balls | UGX12,000 | |
| Mixed grill | UGX26,333 | |
| Noodle soup (meat) | UGX6,500 | |
| Noodle soup (vegetable) | UGX7,000 | |
| Omelette | UGX3,300 | |
| Pancake (loaded) | UGX14,000 | |
| Pancake (simple) | UGX5,000 | |
| Pasta (meat) | UGX14,500 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | UGX14,500 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | UGX24,500 | |
| Pizza (simple) | UGX14,500 | |
| Pork chops | UGX15,000 | |
| Quesadilla (vegetables) | UGX25,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ribs | UGX12,500 | |
| Salad | UGX7,100 | |
| Salad (meat) | UGX10,800 | |
| Samosas (meat) | UGX4,333 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | UGX3,000 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | UGX7,250 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | UGX11,750 | |
| Skewers (meat) | UGX11,833 | |
| Soup (meat) | UGX9,167 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | UGX6,200 | |
| Steak | UGX17,333 | |
| Stew (meat) | UGX13,500 | |
| Stir fry (meat) | UGX11,667 | |
| Stir fry (vegetable) | UGX10,000 | |
| Stroganoff (meat) | UGX15,000 | |
| Whole (chicken) | UGX50,000 | |
| Whole (fish) | UGX21,500 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | UGX4,667 | |
| Beer (national) | UGX3,800 | |
| Cappuccino | UGX8,000 | |
| Coffee | UGX5,000 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | UGX4,300 | |
| Gin (bottle) | UGX30,000 | |
| Guinness | UGX4,000 | |
| Hot chocolate | UGX5,500 | |
| Milk | UGX4,000 | |
| Milkshake | UGX8,667 | |
| Red Bull | UGX6,000 | |
| Rum (bottle) | UGX70,000 | |
| Rum (shot) | UGX4,000 | |
| Smoothie | UGX10,000 | |
| Soft drink | UGX1,900 | |
| Tea | UGX3,800 | |
| Tea (African) | UGX3,875 | |
| Tea (herbal) | UGX5,500 | |
| Vodka (bottle) | UGX30,000 | |
| Water (2L) | UGX2,750 | |
| Whisky (bottle) | UGX85,000 | |
| Whisky (shot) | UGX5,500 | |
| Wine (bottle) | UGX30,000 | |
| Wine (glass) | UGX6,750 |
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