Apac district, Uganda

Places to visit near Apac

Apac is a town in Apac district, Uganda, home to about 11,776 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Kwania (45 km) and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (94 km).

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Apac, Uganda
Apac, Apac district, Uganda. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apac at a glance

Location
Apac district, Uganda
Population
about 11,776
Coordinates
1.9756° N, 32.5386° E
Places within 50 km
29 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Apac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Apac: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apac

60 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apac. The closest is Apac Central Forest Reserve (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Apac

50 churches within 100 km of Apac. The closest is St Peters Church West Lango Diocese (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Apac

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apac. The closest is Olum Foot Prints Site (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Apac

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Apac. The closest is Lake Kwania (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Apac

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Apac. The closest is Ntimba Island (85 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apac

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apac. The closest is Olum Foot Print (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Apac

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 220 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apac
  2. 53 km Karuma Falls · waterfall, Kiryandongo
  3. 34 km Nyamakere Central Forest Reserve · nature spot, Kiryandongo
  4. 22 km Olum Foot Print · viewpoint, Apac
  5. 66 km Lake Kwania · lake, Kwania
  6. 45 km Back to Apac

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How to reach Apac

    All places near Apac by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2060Apac Central Forest Reserve (2 km)
    Churches350St Peters Church West Lango Diocese (25 km)
    Forts & heritage313Olum Foot Prints Site (25 km)
    Other attractions19Tyne Olume(OLUM’S FOOTPRINT) (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Kwania (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Ntimba Island (85 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Olum Foot Print (25 km)
    Museums03Armgod Black's Parlour (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Kigumba Mosque (77 km)
    Parks02Mayors Garden (63 km)
    Waterfalls01Karuma Falls (53 km)
    Beaches & coast01Okile Beach. Kobulubulu, Kaberamaido, Uganda (96 km)

    Apac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apac?

    Lake Kwania (lake, about 45 km), Olum Foot Print (viewpoint, about 25 km), Apac Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 2 km), Aminteng Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Nyamakere Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 41 km), Aminkec Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Apac?

    29 places on Spotwander: 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 1 attraction, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Apac?

    Apac Central Forest Reserve, about 2 km by road; Aminteng Central Forest Reserve (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Apac?

    St Peters Church West Lango Diocese, about 25 km by road; Global Family Church (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apac?

    Olum Foot Prints Site, about 25 km by road; Podi Fort (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apac?

    Start in Apac, visit Karuma Falls, then Nyamakere Central Forest Reserve, then Olum Foot Print, then Lake Kwania, and drive back — about 220 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apac?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Apac

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Apac’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Apac on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.