Katwe craters

The Katwe-Kikorongo crater field spans 210 square kilometers, featuring multiple volcanic depressions with diameters reaching up to 3 kilometers and depths of 100 meters.

Explorer John Hanning Speke first documented Lake Katwe after hearing reports of salt deposits near the Mountains of the Moon, where mining had occurred for 400 years.

The salt production from Lake Katwe sparked territorial conflicts between kingdoms, as salt held greater value than precious metals in pre-colonial Uganda.

The Katwe Explosion Crater Drive extends 27 kilometers through the park at an elevation of 1,350 meters, offering views of Lake Edward and Lake George.

Many craters within the field have transformed into saltwater lakes, where local residents maintain traditional salt extraction through managed pond systems.

GPS coordinates: -0.08000,29.92000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:37