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]
| Lake Kibwera | |
|---|---|
  Lake Kibwera Location within Uganda | |
| Location | Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rubirizi district, Western Uganda |
| Coordinates | 0°09′16″S 30°08′32″E / 0.15444°S 30.14222°E |
| Type | Crater lake |
| Basin countries | Uganda |
See also
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edit- ↑ "Mystical 52 crater lakes, valley of the dead of Bunyaruguru". Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ↑ "UWA maps out crocodile areas". Monitor. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ↑ Makanga, Samuel (2015-06-10). "Residents around Lake George relieved following the relocation of a man eating crocodile – Uganda safari news". Prime Uganda Safaris. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ↑ "Uganda Wildlife Authority maps Crocodile territory". 93.3 KFM. 2015-06-09. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ↑ "Tourism Uganda | Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities | Kampala". tourismuganda. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ↑ "Uganda Wildlife Authority - UWA". ugandawildlife.org. 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2024-06-26.