The culture of Fort portal is densely occupied by the Batooro people, speaking Rutooro language.
Fort Portal has got stunning tourist attractions including the neighbouring Kibale Forest famous for chimpanzee tracking safaris and the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains. From caves to waterfalls, to crater lakes, Fort Portal has it all.
The Link Bus leaves from the bus station near the new Taxi Park in Kampala whenever a bus is full and there is also a Link bus park in Fort Portal. The ticket price from Kampala to Fort portal is USh 25,000 from Fort Portal to Kasese the Link bus cost USh 5,000. The first Link bus from Fort portal to Kasese is at 10AM.
Fort Portal is a situated in the Crater Lake District and is surrounded by lush green rolling hills which are fantastic for hiking and trekking. The hike to the Amabere Caves and Nyamiska Waterfalls is one of the most popular trails. The Amabere caves have appeared in many ancient Ugandan folklore tales.