ISLANDS IN UGANDA
Uganda has over 90 beautiful Islands located in the various lakes. These Islands in Uganda are hidden treasures with several surprises. The various Islands in Uganda offer great and unique exploration, sightseeing, rambling and s
Ssese Islands
This is an archipelago of 84 beautiful islands lying off the northwestern shores of Lake Victoria with beaches. The Ssese Islands thriving amidst the waters of the gigantic Victoria Lake have got great tourism potential that would attract a range of world travelers to undertake safaris to Uganda. The Ssese Islands are surrounded by the 2nd largest lake in the world and the largest lake in Africa – Boating is a normal way of life, from fishing boats, to Sail Boats, Motorized Boats of all kind.
Ngamba Island
Ngamba Island is located in Lake Victoria, Uganda and its area is only 100 acres of which 98 acres are occupied by rain forested. It is 23km from Entebbe town and is popular because of the Chimpanzee’s sanctuary. The Island is nicknamed ‘Chimp Island’ because of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. The chimps at Ngamba tolerate human presence and do not scamper off. They therefore can be viewed at very close range especially during feeding times.
Bugala Island
Buggala is the largest Island in the L. Victoria and the best developed for tourism. Kalangala, located on the eastern end of the Islands is the administrative centre for the islands. Some of the animals you can’t miss while there include vervet monkey, bushbuck, black and white colobus. For those who love bird watching, there are several water and forest birds that include varieties of turacos, hornbills, barbets, flycatchers, robin-chats and many other species. Lutoboka Bay is located just a few distance away and hosts the islands cluster of resort beaches and offers a variety of beach activities.
Other Islands: There are many more other islands and are worth exploring. They include Bufumira, Banda, Nsirwe Island, Bugaba, Bubembe, Funve Serinya, Kitobo Islands
You will notice that most of these Islands are found in Lake Victoria, the second largest lake in the world and the largest lake in Africa. Lodging choices are varied and many from budget to moderate lodging, Family and a perfect Honeymoon and Romantic Lodges. Lonely Planet has named the Ssese Islands as one of the best places to relax and chill out with its tropical Sun, sandy beaches, palm trees, quaint fishing villages, cool forests, simply offer one of Uganda’s best places to relax as visitors come to Uganda or are ready to return to their country.
