Notable viewpoint · Nwoya, Uganda
Hippo Pool
Hippo Pool is a viewpoint in Nwoya, Uganda.
Hippo Pool: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Hippo Pool
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Hippo Pool — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 2.28254, 31.38770. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hippo Pool
- Kabarega Falls · waterfall · Buliisa · ~41 km · Must-see
- Bugungu Wildlife Reserve · sanctuary · Buliisa · ~57 km · Must-see
- Delta Point · viewpoint · Nwoya · ~4 km
- Fort Magungu · fort · Buliisa · ~13 km
- Murchison Falls National Park · sanctuary · Nwoya · ~17 km
- Old Pakuba Lodge Ruins · fort · Nwoya · ~20 km
- Murchison Falls National Park · sanctuary · Buliisa · ~25 km
- Bee Eater Cliff · viewpoint · Nwoya · ~28 km
- Murchison Falls National Park - Tangi Gate · sanctuary · Nwoya · ~29 km
- Nyamsika Cliffs · viewpoint · Nwoya · ~36 km
- Village de Pabidi producteurs Coton · viewpoint · Ituri · ~36 km
- Fajao Gorge · viewpoint · Buliisa · ~41 km
- Baker's Point · viewpoint · Buliisa · ~41 km
- Uhuru Falls · waterfall · Buliisa · ~41 km
- Top of the Falls · waterfall · Buliisa · ~41 km
- Murchison Aswa Falls Conservancy · waterfall · Nwoya · ~44 km
- Karesi · viewpoint · ~44 km
- Aminzi · viewpoint · Nebbi · ~44 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hippo Pool
- Kilak Central Forest Reserve · viewpoint · Amuru · ~135 km · Must-see
- Mount Wati · viewpoint · Terego · ~140 km · Must-see
- Delta Point · viewpoint · Nwoya · ~4 km
- Bee Eater Cliff · viewpoint · Nwoya · ~28 km
- Nyamsika Cliffs · viewpoint · Nwoya · ~36 km
- Village de Pabidi producteurs Coton · viewpoint · Ituri · ~36 km
- Fajao Gorge · viewpoint · Buliisa · ~41 km
- Baker's Point · viewpoint · Buliisa · ~41 km
- Karesi · viewpoint · ~44 km
- Aminzi · viewpoint · Nebbi · ~44 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Hippo Pool yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hippo Pool?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hippo Pool?
Nearby: Kabarega Falls (waterfall, 41 km), Bugungu Wildlife Reserve (sanctuary, 57 km), Delta Point (viewpoint, 4 km), Fort Magungu (fort, 13 km), Murchison Falls National Park (sanctuary, 17 km), Old Pakuba Lodge Ruins (fort, 20 km).
Is Hippo Pool worth visiting?
Hippo Pool is listed as a notable viewpoint in Uganda on Spotwander.