Lake Victoria is the largest fresh water lake in Africa. it is shared by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
If you are ready for the tour of Lake Victoria Islands on a safari to Uganda there are the best islands to visit.
Bulago Island
surrounded by blue waters of lake Victoria, this beautiful island has about 6 km of fine white sand beaches and scenic lakeside views, making it ideal for a romantic week gateway. if you are not sunbathing at the beach, lots of activities to do include boat rides, fishing, canoeing, nature walks, birding and cycling.
From Entebbe Zoo, the boat ride to Bulago island takes about 45 minutes thus it easy to make day trips and excursions. You can also access the island from Speke Resort hotel Munyonyo where private speed boats offer rides across the equator on Lake Victoria. there’s a wide range of accommodations, from camping to luxury chalets and those suitable for families.
Ngamba Island
Surrounded by the peaceful waters of lake Victoria, Ngamba island is a 95 acres of tropical forest home to more than 40 orphaned chimpanzees most of which have been rescued across the great lakes region. The sanctuary is managed by the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Conservation Trust. Visitors can take boat rides from Entebbe Zoo to Ngamba island to spend a fun filled day feeding and view chimpanzees from a fence. guides offer nature walks through the forest for birding. most visitors make day trips and excursions but there are accommodations for overnight stay.
There are no beaches but its a secluded island with clear views of the Lake Victoria. Boat rides from entebbe zoo take 1 hour but a speeding takes 45 minutes. you may even get to swim at the equator.
Sesse islands
Sesse islands are a group of 84 islands scattered in the southwestern shores of Lake Victoria. the biggest island Buggala offers white sand beaches for tourists to relax and enjoy a cool atmosphere. It is accessible by a ferry from Nakiwogo landing site in Entebbe.
