Kumi district, Uganda

Places to visit near Ngora

Ngora is a town in Kumi district, Uganda. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 34 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Lake Bisina (40 km), Soroti Rock (44 km) and Lake Opeta (60 km).

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Ngora at a glance

Location
Kumi district, Uganda
Coordinates
1.4314° N, 33.7772° E
Places within 50 km
81 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ngora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ngora: 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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Churches near Ngora

117 churches within 100 km of Ngora. The closest is Omukulai Kibale Pallisa (1 km); the best-known is St. Joseph's Catholic Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ngora

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ngora. The closest is Lake Gawa (11 km); the best-known is Lake Nyaguo (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ngora

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ngora. The closest is Abuya Central Forest Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ngora

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ngora. The closest is Nyero Mosque (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ngora

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ngora. The closest is Soroti Rock (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ngora

12 parks within 100 km of Ngora. The closest is Soroti Cricket Oval (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ngora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ngora
  2. 19 km Lake Kasago · lake, Serere
  3. 19 km Nyero Rock Paintings · heritage site, Kumi
  4. 9 km Ogooma NRA Mass Grave · heritage site, Kumi
  5. 10 km There Should Be A Build Here · heritage site, Kumi
  6. 8 km Lake Nyaguo · lake, Kumi
  7. 17 km Back to Ngora

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How to reach Ngora

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    Within 15 km of Ngora

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ngora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches34117Omukulai Kibale Pallisa (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2232Lake Gawa (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens928Abuya Central Forest Reserve (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs220Nyero Mosque (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints214Soroti Rock (44 km)
    Other attractions412Kakore Spring Well (43 km)
    Parks112Soroti Cricket Oval (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves29Bugana Island (35 km)
    Waterfalls06Sisiyi Falls (78 km)
    Forts & heritage34Ogooma NRA Mass Grave (6 km)
    Temples13Siri Gudwara Temple (45 km)
    Museums13Ateker Musuem (46 km)
    Caves02Khauka Cave (86 km)

    Ngora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ngora?

    Ogooma NRA Mass Grave (heritage site, about 6 km), There Should Be A Build Here (heritage site, about 10 km), Nyero Rock Paintings (heritage site, about 11 km), Lake Nyaguo (lake, about 17 km), Lake Kasago (lake, about 19 km), Lake Bisina (lake, about 40 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 mosques & dargahs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Ngora?

    Omukulai Kibale Pallisa, about 1 km by road; St. John Catholic Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ngora?

    Lake Gawa, about 11 km by road; Lake Kochobo (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ngora?

    Abuya Central Forest Reserve, about 5 km by road; New Graduation Ground (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ngora?

    Start in Ngora, visit Lake Kasago, then Nyero Rock Paintings, then Ogooma NRA Mass Grave, then There Should Be A Build Here, then Lake Nyaguo, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ngora?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Ngora

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