Explore Uganda’s Fresh Water Lakes : Uganda the pearl of Arica is blessed with abundance of fresh water bodies which provide a great opportunity for tourism due to the rich wildlife, aquatic life, sceneries, culture and origin found in these lakes.
Formed through different processes like; volcanic activity, human activity, Earth movement, glaciation, erosion among others, some of these lakes are seasonal while others are permanent and their water levels usually vary depending on factors such human activities, season among others.
However Uganda’s lakes possess beautiful features that are worth enjoying while on a Uganda safari. In addition, some of these lakes are strategically located in national parks or a few kilometres from certain national parks for example Lake Mburo is situated in lake mburo national park, lake albert is situated in Murchison’s Falls National Park, Lake George is situated in Queen Elizabeth national park , Lake Victoria situated next to Entebbe wildlife reserve, among others .This indeed provides a great opportunity for ones’ Uganda wildlife safari while in such national parks.
Lake Victoria
This is the largest fresh water lake in Uganda and the source of Africa’s longest river the Nile. This lake is a home of over 200 species of fish and borders Kenya and Tanzania.it also has numerous islands such as Ssese island, kalangala island among others and it is surrounded by beautiful beaches such as coco beach, lido beach among others.it is strategically located near the international airport of Uganda Entebbe.
Tourist attractions and activities that can be carried in Lake Victoria.
Boat cruises; Taking these cruises can be relaxing and one can be able to view the beautiful sceneries around and in the lake for example the hills, islands, green trees, birds among others.
Wildlife viewing; This is to be carried at Entebbe wildlife centre which approximately kilometres from the shores of Lake Victoria.
Fishing; This water is spotted with a variety of fish species such tilapia, Nile perch among others that make fishing activities such as spot fishing enjoyable in addition to this, one can enjoy beautiful fish delicacy locally prepared.
Exploring the source of the Nile. This is in jinja, one can explore the source of the Nile while white water rafting.
Island hopping; This involve touring the islands on the lake such Ssese island, kalangala in Uganda, among others.
Cultural encounter; This involves one meeting residents around the lakes shores, learning about their ways of living, fishing techniques and olden day stories about the lake.
Water Tours; This involves one taking a guided tour on the waters in order to view the wildlife on the lake like crocodile, hippopotamus among others.
Bird watching; This lake has a variety of bird species that will better one’s bird viewing experience.
Scuba Diving; For tourists who would love to explore the underwater aquatic life Lake Victoria is definitely the place to visit.
Relaxation; This can take place at the beaches that surround the lake or the five-star Lake Victoria Serena resort.
Explore Uganda’s Fresh Water Lakes : Lake Albert
Strategically locally at Murchison falls national park, lake albert lies between the border of Uganda and democratic republic of Congo. It is a home to numerous wildlife species and birds.
Tourist attractions and activities at lake Albert
Boat cruises; Taking these cruises can be relaxing and one can be able to view the beautiful sceneries around and in the lake for example the hills, islands, green trees, birds among others.
Game viewing; This beautiful lake is a home to numerous wildlife like; Oribi, Crocodile, hippos, warthogs, leopard, monkeys among others
Fishing; This water is spotted with a variety of fish species such tilapia, Nile perch among others one get catch fish for their meal that day.
Guided nature walks; This involves tourist walking along the shores of lake albert with guides while viewing birds, primates like monkeys among others.
Cultural encounter; This involves one meeting residents who leave around the lakes shores learning about their ways of living, their fishing techniques the olden day folk stories about the lake among others.
Water Tours; This involves one taking a guided tour on the waters in order to view the different wildlife on the lake such as crocodile, hippopotamus among others.
Chimpanzee trekking; one can visit Bugoma forest near the lake that is a home to over 500 chimpanzees and spend a time feeding and learning how to interact with them.
Bird watching; This lake has a variety of bird species that will better ones’ bird viewing experience while at lake albert for example Black billed barbet, fish eagle, sacred Ibis, among others.
Explore Uganda’s Fresh Water Lakes : Lake George and Edward
Connected by the famous kazinga channel these lakes are found in the Albertine rift valley on the border of Uganda and democratic republic of Congo which are located in queen Elizabeth national park which is one of the most popular tourist sites in Uganda.
Tourist attractions and activities at lake George and Edward.
Boat cruises; Taking these cruises can be relaxing and one can be able to view the beautiful sceneries around and in the lake for example the hills, islands, green trees, birds among others.
Game viewing; The two beautiful lakes harbour various wildlife species like; elephants, buffaloes, Oribi, Crocodile, hippos, warthogs, leopard, monkeys among others
Fishing; This water is spotted with very many types of fish where by one can’t leave without catching one.
Guided nature walks; This involves tourist walking along the shores these lakes with guides while viewing birds, primates among others.
Cultural encounter; This involves one meeting residents who leave around the lakes shores learning basically to understand and learn day to day ways of living, their fishing techniques among others.
Visiting nearby attractions. If one is at lake George one can take a Uganda wildlife safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park while if one is at Lake Edward visiting Virunga National Park would be a very great opportunity for a better primate and wildlife viewing opportunity
Explore Uganda’s Fresh Water Lakes : Lake kyoga
This lake is connected to Lake Victoria and lake albert by Victoria Nile and is located in the central part of Uganda in the district of Soroti.
Tourist attractions and activities at lake kyoga
Boat cruises; Taking these cruises can be relaxing and one can be able to view the beautiful sceneries around and in the lake for example the hills, trees, birds among others.
Fishing; Lake kyoga being a shallow lake, contains various species of fish like mud fish among others that shall make ones fishing experience indeed thrilling.
Nature walks; This involves tourist walking along the shores these lakes with guides while viewing birds
Explore Nyero rock painting site; This is where rocks were beautifully painted in the ancient times.
Bird watching; This lake has a variety of bird species that will make ones’ bird viewing experience beautiful as it’s a home to over 350 bird species.
