Uganda is gifted by the Lake Victoria which is the largest fresh water lake in the whole of Africa. This lake is also one of the important landmarks of Uganda. The fresh water lake has the source of the River Nile, the second longest River on planet earth!

Lake Victoria is shared by the three East African Countries i.e Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is one of the best places to enjoy water sports.

Geologists believe the lake was formed through down warping during the time, the tectonic forces affected East Africa. It is believed that as the west and eastern parts of East Africa were being uplifted through faulting, the central parts underwent down warping resulting into the formation of a basin. Geologists also say that rivers that were flowing west and Eastwards reversed and started powering into Lake Victoria basin hence forming a lake. As more water entered the lake, it had to find a point from where it could get out.

The Lake Victoria offers many potentials for the development of aquatic tourism. Some water based activities have been developed on Lake Victoria and these include boat cruises, sport fishing, beach tourism etc. There are several beaches along its shores that have been developed in areas of Entebbe, Kampala and the Ssese Islands. While in Uganda, you can participate in one of the above mentioned activities to make sure that you add a marine activity to enhance your experience.

Enjoy Boat Cruises

Lake Victoria sunset cruises are not much developed but provide an opportunity to have some good time on the lake.  while exploring islands and features with in these fresh water lake. Lake Victoria Sunset cruises normally start at 4 or 5 pm and late evening. There are many service providers that organize sunset cruises on Lake victoria and if you have an evening before your go for your safari, Lake Victoria sunset cruises are worth participating in.
Where to Go:

Entebbe

Lake Victoria sunset cruises normally start from water front pier and go all the way through to crossing the Equator line, visiting several fishing islands and also citing some water birds along the way. Watch the fishermen cast their nets and enjoy the snacks and drinks provided on board thus giving you a nice evening experience on the lake.

Lolling lakeside are the gigantic hippos, very territorial they spend most of their days living in the water but at night rouse themselves out of their slumberous lethargy and stroll onto land to graze. Cast your eyes into the shimmering glint and you will spot crafty Nile crocodiles, as well as carnivorous Monitor Lizards and spotted-necked otters. Hear the cry of the stunning African fish eagle deftly sweeping across the glittering lake in search of a flash of slippery sliver. Cast your eyes into lush treetops where they can often be seen perched majestically in a lofty tree with the ideal view over the vast stretch of quivering water. Price is per person – subject to minimum numbers on board.

Entebbe sun downer cruise offers a true adventure on Lake Victoria. The ideal sun downer cruise after a hard day’s work, a swift ride down the shores offers the opportunity to see the Entebbe Airport, the luxury beaches and hotels in Entebbe, the Uganda wildlife Center normally known as Zoo, sun fish and countless bird species. A minimum of 2 adults is required for this trip. Children need to be tall enough to sit on the straddle seats. Sundowner cruisers attract a good number of tourists who take safaris in Uganda and can be booked with several tour operators. Notable tour companies that organise sun downers include the Wild Frontiers based in Entebbe.

Munyonyo

The Munyonyo cruise includes a trip down Lake Victoria via one love beach then heads towards lagoon beach and provides an impressive perspective of Kampala from the Lake. Sightings include views of Muyenga Hill, Gaba landing site and one love beach in Busabala creating a memorable trip.

Ggaba

Do you love fun? Why not opt for the a boat cruise from Ggaba landing site within South East of Kampala. There are budget cruises along the Lake Victoria that attract lively youths. A weekend boat cruise normally departs at 3pm and returns at night.

They say that life is all about the little things. When is the last time you took a little time off? I don’t mean time off like a day or week of leave from work;

I mean just a little time off your schedule or your daily routine.

Having the same exact routine is just as boring & draining as having a fixed diet. And I refer to the most important meal of the day, which is breakfast. Wouldn’t you want your next breakfast to be an experience different from the ordinary? Our taste buds too are entitled to traveling and touring just as much as our minds & bodies are refreshed by a safari or a road trip out of town.

There is a place in Kampala where you can feed your mind, body and soul while taking them for a brief holiday in a single serving. Using nothing more than words, allow me to take you there. Come and treat your soul and arouse your senses to a delightful blend of freshly baked pastry aromas while you discover a whole new range of authentic rich tastes against a distant musical backdrop of Kampala’s bustling traffic. Have you had a long day at work? Was your week hectic? All that could be changed by a cold pint over some hot wings, spare goat ribs, or pork chops while you review your report or make plans for the night or the week ahead.

Perhaps you would like to just wash down a hot espresso with a thick slice of black forest or a croissant as you tear it apart and dig into the day’s newspaper. Maybe you need to meet that prospection neutral ground, be it a business or personal meeting –then La Patisserie is here to meet you halfway there. I mean, where else in this restless crowded city of Kampala can you get the opportunity to design your own sandwich and customize it from the bread right down to the dressing being sure that not a single speck of dust found its way into your recipe? With our mouth-wateringly wide array of both local and imported cheese options to choose from, various premium meats like turkey, chicken &ham, not forgetting a decent selection of salads & vegetables for the vegans, we are truly sandwich heaven. Don’t wonder why our fries, burgers, gelatos, and mochas are famous & distinct, it is because we source quality organic local produce right from the coffee beans to the eggs, milk, and wheat that we use in our bakery.

So be sure that you will taste something authentic every time you make a selection on our menu. What are you waiting for? Listen to your heart. Pick up your phone and follow up that lead! Call up that date or that prospect, spoil your family or your friends, or just give yourself that little much-needed time off and a break away from the usual diet, the work routine, and the already crowded cafe scene, La Patisserie is the place to be. Trust me, a mini holiday awaits you and your taste buds. See you there!

Bigodi wetland sanctuary is always taken as a complementary to Kibale national park safaris. Probably because the park is the primate capital of the world, and it is popularly known for its exclusive chimp trekking safaris.

Almost all trips to Kibale national park have been ending with a simple visit or walk through Bigodi wetland sanctuary. However, Bigodi is not just a swamp, it has more to offer than just any other complementary destination.

Covering a total land area of about 6 kilometers, it shelters more than 200 bird species, various primates and mammals that comfortably call Bigodi wetland sanctuary a home. It is indeed an interesting destination to visit without hesitation while on any safari in Uganda.

The Bigodi wetland is a community project run by KAFRED; a community based organization that supports eco-tourism with a major aim of improving the livelihoods of the local people through embracing tourism and all its opportunities. So a visit to the sanctuary is a sure guarantee that you are changing someone’s life in Bigodi community.

And if on a Uganda safari, and doubting the experiences that Bigodi could offer, these will prove you wrong.

Wildlife viewing. No tourist ever goes to Bigodi swamp and fails to spot primates, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. The wetland harbors a number of primate species and mammals, talk of the black and white Colubus monkeys, Red Colubus monkey, Blue monkeys, Baboons, Mangabey, Grey cheeked, Red tailed monkeys, L’Hoest monkey, Vervet monkeys, otters, push pigs, chimpanzees, sitatungas, mongooses and bush bucks plus so many others. Well-designed trails in Bigodi wetland are maintained so as to ensure both safe and exciting nature walks.

Bird watching. About 200 bird species dwell in Bigodi, and six of these are endemic to only this wetland. From the great blue Turaco, one of the rare bird species with an interesting story well narrated by Bigodi guides, the purple breasted sunbird, African pitta, Abyssinian ground thrush, Collared Apalis, Black capped apalis, Crowned eagle, Green breasted pitta, Kingfishers, Weavers, Cuckoos, Hornbills, Papyrus Gonoleks, Flycatchers, Black bee eater, Little greenbul, Brown chested alethe, Blue breasted kingfisher, Yellow rumpled tinker bird, Dusky crimson wing, Black bishop, Western nictor to a Spotted bardet and many others, the wetland is surely a birders’ paradise.

Community walks.  This is also one tourism activity that most travelers never want to miss on any Uganda safari. Walking through the local villages, experiencing the way of life in a totally authentic African setting, tasting Uganda unique cuisines, and watching the traditional dances and drama, moments that create lifetime memories. Having had a nature walk in the wetland, now visit the neighboring communities and see how former poachers in Kibale national park proudly became tour guides. People here have also formed groups to communally benefit from tourism in Bigodi, the most visited group is the Bigodi women’s group with about 40 ladies making crafts like beads, baskets, bags, and mats for tourists to buy as souvenirs to carry back home after a trip in Uganda.

Travelers here still have more opportunities to volunteer, engage in butterflying watching, basket weaving demonstrations and interpretive meals. On any Uganda safari, choose Bigodi as a destination of its own other than just a complementary to Kibale national park. It a destination you cannot regret.