Couples, families, groups and solo travelers should book with Uganda Car Rental Services tour packages to many of the Ugandan islands and explore the beauty of the Pearl of Africa. Uganda is gifted with a lot beauty like the water bodies, swamps, forests, hills, mountains, animals, etc and all these have attracted crowds of people from around the whole world to visit the country. Enjoy the water experience with the ferry cruise to some of the vibrant islands on various lakes in Uganda like Lake Victoria, Lake Bunyonyi and so many.
Below are some of the famous islands in Uganda one can visit often
1# Bugala Island
Bugala Island is part of the 84 islands that make up the Ssese islands. There are many islands on Lake Victoria and among these Bugala is one of the most developed islands with a lot of tourism activities carried and usual life goes on here. The Island’s main town is Kalangala and the name as well is shared by the district which is Kalangala district. A ferry to the islands sets off every day from Entebbe Nakiwogo ferry station at 2pm or one can use the Bukakata ferry via Masaka to access the island.
2# Samuka Island
This is a beautiful island off the Jinja shores on Lake Victoria and is an ideal destination for honeymoon and as well a great place to relax. The island is known for quite a big number of bird species including the sun birds, egrets, the crested crane and so many other beautiful birds of Uganda. Trips to Samuka Island set off daily from Jinja and it takes a few minutes to the islands about 2 hours from Kampala. Hide away from the hustle and bustle of the city and renew your mind on the lake shore and cool breeze on the island.
3# Ngamba Island
This is land is famous for being a home to the orphanage chimps. The island was gazette to be a home for the chimps and these are habituated in a safe environment. This is an ideal destination for families with young children to see the chimps than trekking in the forests on Kibale National Park. Trips to Ngamba Island set from the Uganda Wildlife Education center –zoo with a speed boat to the island.
4#Bushara island- Lake Bunyonyi
Bushara Island is one of the developed islands on Lake Bunyonyi the second deepest Lake in Africa. Lake Bunyonyi features the ultimate beauty from the all the dotted islands on it , some are developed for commercial and tourism purposes while other mainly on farming . While on a tour to Uganda, visit Bushara island camp for a night and enjoy the tasty Cray fish.
To book a car or trip to one of Uganda’s magnificent islands, send us an email today at info@ugandacarrentalservices.com or cal us 0700135510
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