Lake Nyabikere

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The most popular of the Kibale National Park crater lakes, Lake Nyabikere (meaning "lake of frogs"), and her sister lakes were formed from ancient explosive volcanic activity, causing high-sided deep depressions, some of which subsequently filled with water to form the crater lakes that we see today. From the lakeshore, a sweeping view across the undulating plains settles upon the Rwenzori Mountain (Mountains of the Moon) in the distance. Sitting on the western edge of the lush rainforests of Kibale National Park, the silver-blue waters of the lake is an ideal place for enjoying the flora and fauna. The ancient trees are home to around 350 bird species (including fish eagles, grey parrots, and cranes), chimpanzees and 13 other species of primate (including colobus and red-tailed monkeys).