Lake Katwe Travel Guide: Top Sights in Uganda, Tours & Travel Advice

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Lake Katwe- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Uganda; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Lake Katwe, located in Uganda's Kasese District, is a hypersaline crater lake formed by volcanic activity within the Katwe-Kikorongo volcanic field. Known for its centuries-old salt mining tradition, the lake supports local communities who extract salt using traditional evaporation techniques. Due to its high salinity, it sustains only specialized microorganisms, shaping a unique ecosystem. The lake also holds cultural significance, with salt mining practices passed down through generations. Visitors can observe the mining process and learn about the lake's role in local livelihoods. Conservation efforts focus on balancing tourism with environmental sustainability.

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Reviews of Lake Katwe

karamagi tanazio araali

3
Reviewed: 2024-12-19

Salt mining is an economic activity taking place and has helped the locals to raise their house hold income
Muhindo Geoffrey

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-07

Amazing experience learning local salt mining, beautiful views and watching flamingoes on Lake Munyanyange Crater lake.
Kelly Lawrence

5
Reviewed: 2022-03-18

Located in Katwe-Kabatooro, Lake Katwe is a salty lake used for salt mining. Traditional salt mining methods are used here. It was discovered way back in the 16th Century by a hunter known as Mulogo. Ever since then, the lake has served various parts of Uganda with local unprocessed salt. Rocks salt and table salt are found here both for human and animal consumption. It's a tourist destination, and easy to access. visit it and learn more.
Bora Fadhil

4
Reviewed: 2020-11-19

While on tour to Kasese and Queen Elizabeth national Park, don't miss the chance to visit this amazing place, many things to learn here, Salt extraction, different kinds of salt on display. Did you know this salt lake is naturally meant to be an animal 'referral hospital' where wounded animals dip their wounds? Did you know most salt lakes with in the park are shallow less than 8M deep so as not to drown the animals? Did you know that Salt extraction is done by mostly women and old men? There is too much to learn Methods of extraction Floating logs Dont forget to ask for a pimples remedy, its free😀 And the plots make a good scenery for pictures
Mugisa Robert (Mugi Robby)

4
Reviewed: 2018-11-26

An amazing Salt Lake, the people are funny. The view alone is beautiful. Though its hot always carry enough drinking water so that you may not dehydrate. There is a nearby seasonal lake which flamingos visit seasonally. There is Katwe village from where you can find affordable accommodation and meals here you won't miss to see elephants and hippos.