RELIE MOTEL
Places To Visit From Your Base at Relie
Chimp trekking in Kibale, boiling hot springs, crater lakes you can swim in, the Mountains of the Moon and a living kingdom — all from one cool, clean town. Distances below are measured from Fort Portal town, so you are never more than a day trip away from Uganda's greatest sights.
Kibale National Park
Park · about 30 min
The chimp trekking capital of Africa — 13 primate species and over 375 birds. Treks run morning and afternoon; permits from UGX 180,000 for East Africans.
Lake Kyaninga
Lake · about 15 min
A deep blue crater lake perfect for a swim, a viewpoint walk or simply one of Tooro's most photographed views.
Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves
Caves · about 15 min
The famous Bachwezi legend caves at Nyakasura, with waterfalls, stalactites and three crater lakes on the walking trail.
Crater Lakes Region
Lakes · half-day loop
Dozens of crater lakes — Nkuruba, Nyabikere, Nyinambuga and more. Ride the "Top of the World" loop between town and Kibale.
Tooro Palace (Karuzika)
Kingdom · in town
Home of King Oyo, one of the world's youngest monarchs, on Karuzika hill with sweeping views over Fort Portal town — a 15-minute walk from the motel.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Birding · about 45 min
A community-run boardwalk famous for the Great Blue Turaco and over 200 bird species — one of Uganda's best birding spots.
Sempaya Hot Springs — Semuliki
Park · about 1 hr 30
The male and female springs of Semuliki National Park. Water boils hot enough to cook eggs, deep in ancient Congo-basin forest.
Toro-Semuliki Wildlife Reserve
Reserve · about 1 hr
Game drives with elephants, buffalo and Uganda kobs, plus sweeping views over the Lake Albert escarpment.
Rwenzori Mountains
Mountains · about 1 hr 30
The legendary Mountains of the Moon. Day hikes to panoramic ridges or full treks to Margherita Peak, Africa's third highest summit.
Tea Plantation Tours
Countryside · on the roadside
The hills around Fort Portal are carpeted in tea — stop at the estates along the Kibale road, plus the Karambi Royal Tombs of the Tooro kings.
Lake Albert & the Rift
Rift · about 2 hrs
Stand on the escarpment edge and look across the Albertine Rift toward the Congo border, with fishing villages below at Ntoroko.
Golf & Sports
In town · within 2 km
Fort Portal Golf Course, Afriyea Golf Academy and King Oyo Sports Complex — all a short hop from the motel.
Plan Your Days Well
- Best time: June–September and December–February are the dry months
- Getting there: 5–6 hours by road from Kampala via Mubende
- Getting around: boda bodas for crater lakes, hire a car for Kibale and Semuliki
- Chimp permits: book Kibale permits in advance, especially July–August
- Our front desk arranges permits, guides and tour-operator day trips