Kabale

Location

Kabale is located in Kabale District, Kigezi sub-region, Western Uganda. It is located approximately 420 kilometres (260 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Ugandas capital and largest city. The town lies 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level. The coordinates of Kabale are:01 15 00S, 29 59 24E (Latitude:-1.2500; 29.9900).

Geography

Kabale is the largest metropolitan area in Kabale District. It is also the largest town in the Kigezi sub-region. Kabale is one of the most scenic towns in Uganda, with green, interlocking and heavily cultivated hills, that range from 1,219 metres (3,999 ft) to 2,347 metres (7,700 ft) above sea level that surround the city, and with beautiful terraces of vegetable farms and numerous valleys in which approximately 2 million people live. Kabale remains one of Ugandas tourist attractions. Its altitude makes it colder than the rest of the country. The average monthly temperatures are around 18 °C (64 °F) and can fall to 10 °C (50 °F) at night. Relative humidity is between 90 and 100% in the morning and decreases to between 42% and 75% in the afternoon, all the year around.

Tourist attractions

The major attraction bringing visitors to Kabale are the mountain gorillas. The town is on the way to the national parks where these endangered animals reside - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi is in fact partially within Kabale District. Other attractions include the Ihimba Hot Springs nearby, and Lake Bunyonyi, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Kabale.

Other Points of interest

The other points of interest within the town limits or close to the edges of town include the following:

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