Uganda is appearing on the bucket list of many travelers due to wildlife safari particularly mountain gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Not only uganda is blessed with diverse wildlife including chimpanzees, big five mammals, and more than 1062 birds but also boasts some of the most beautiful lakes that you should visit while on a safari.
These lakes offer leisure boat cruise excursions along with food, cheese and wine, fish, tropical fruits and vegetables served on local dishes. the other activities to do include traditional canoe riding, experience, swimming, birding, fishing and staying on the islands.
Lake Victoria boat cruises
Lake Victoria, the 2nd world’s largest fresh water lake has many white sand beaches along its shores making it a perfect place for beach and sunsets. When you arrive at Entebbe airport, you can see lake victoria. And just a few kilometers away, in Entebbe town are several resort Hotels and beaches including Munyonyo Resort Hotel, Aero, spinna, Imperial resort beach among others.
Visitors can end or start their safari with a relaxation moments at any of the beaches. If you have just a day or a few hours, you can as well hire boats, explore the waters, enjoy equatorial sunsets along the equator line and return to your hotel.
Ngamba Island chimpanzee feeding boat excursion
But for those staying for more than a day, you can visit Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary located 45 minutes by boat ride from Entebbe shores. There you can feed chimps during the morning or afternoon secession.
Sesse Islands
Sesse islands, a group of 84 islands accessible by ferry in the middle of Lake Victoria provide private stay at the islands. two or three days trip is enough to enjoy a honeymoon vacation.
Mabamba Swamp birding excursion
Those interested in birding, can arrange birding excursions to Mabamba swamp home to more than 250 birds including endangered shoebill stork and papyrus gonelock.
River Nile boat cruises
The world’s longest, the Nile has its source/ origin along the Lake Victoria Nile in Jinja town, 1 hour drive approximately from kampala city. The highlight of a trip in Jinja is white water rafting due to the grade 5 rapids of the Nile. But a boat cruise is the best way to experience the mighty Nile in a calm and relaxed way.
Lake Bunyonyi boat cruises
The 2nd deepest lake in Africa, Bunyonyi waters are suitable for swimming because there are no risk of bilharzia, crocodiles or hippo attack. Bunyonyi is located in southwestern Uganda just 1 hour drive from the famous Bwindi impenetrable forest national park known for gorilla tracking safaris. After trekking the gorillas, make a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, explore the 19 islands, go hiking in the villages, or zip lining across the waters. The range of lodges on the shores provide accommodation for some time to relax and chill.
Murchison WaterFall cruises
Murchison Falls National park is the largest conservation area in Uganda and home to big five mammals including rhinos, elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion. The park is bisected by River Nile offering a combination of game viewing safari and boat cruises. From Paara safari lodge, boat cruises are available daily in the morning at 08am, 11am, at 2pm in the afternoon and sundowner at 5pm. Aboard the cruise, you have drinks and snacks as you simply enjoy the beauty of the Nile and the view of murchison waterfalls.
Nile-Albert Delta swamp boat trip
This boat excursion takes 3-5 hours especially if you are a birder wanting to search for the shoebill stork and other birds. the boat takes you into the middle of the wetland towards lake Albert.
