Lake Kibwera Explained

Lake Kibwera is a Ugandan crater lake in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda. The lake has different fish species which is preferred by its surrounding community.[1] [2] The lake is also known as a habitat for crocodiles relocated from nearby lakes like Lake George as they pose a threat to human life.[3] [4] Lake Kibwera is a protected area managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.[5] [6]

Location

Lake Kibwera is in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda Rubirizi district at Latitude 0°15'15.6"S and Longitude 29°59'20.8"E.[7] [8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-01-05 . Mystical 52 crater lakes, valley of the dead of Bunyaruguru . 2024-06-26 . Monitor . en.
  2. Web site: 2021-01-19 . UWA maps out crocodile areas . 2024-06-26 . Monitor . en.
  3. Web site: Makanga . Samuel . 2015-06-10 . Residents around Lake George relieved following the relocation of a man eating crocodile – Uganda safari news . 2024-06-26 . Prime Uganda Safaris . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2015-06-09 . Uganda Wildlife Authority maps Crocodile territory . 2024-06-26 . 93.3 KFM . en-US.
  5. Web site: Tourism Uganda Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities Kampala . 2024-06-26 . tourismuganda . en.
  6. Web site: 2022-04-30 . Uganda Wildlife Authority - UWA . 2024-06-26 . ugandawildlife.org . en-US.
  7. Web site: Queen Elizabeth National Park Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation . 2024-06-26 . itfc.must.ac.ug.
  8. Web site: Rubirizi District in Western Region in Uganda - Information on Rubirizi District - Uganda.Places-in-the-world.com . 2024-06-26 . uganda.places-in-the-world.com.

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