Where to Enjoy a Boat ride safari in Uganda : A boat Ride Safari is among the leading tourist activities you can enjoy during your Uganda budget safari. These are conducted on the large water bodies in the country including Lake George, Lake Edward, Lake Victoria, and River Nile among others. Through your tour agent or company, you can easily access these destinations from Uganda, or rent a car during your self-drive safari.
You may either book in advance your boat ride safari through your tour operator or simply pay at the starting point on the day of the boat ride. One thing you should always have at the back of your mind is that the water bodies in Uganda are very safe considering that they are patrolled by the marine police together with the tourism police every now and again. Below are some of the different Boat Ride Safaris experiences in Uganda and where they are conducted:
Boat Ride Safaris on Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Uganda and it is here that majority of the boat rides are conducted. There are numerous islands found on this lake to enjoy rides to different islands including Ngamba Island the home of orphaned chimpanzees, Ssese island ideal for bird watching romantic getaways, Maboo Island, Migingo Island, Bugala Island among many other.
Apart from taking a boat ride on Lake Victoria, you are also able do other tourist activities like Swimming, boat cruise, bird watching, water rafting, sport fishing, and bungee jumping, tubing, kayaking, just to mention a few
Boat Rides on Lake Mutanda
Lake Mutanda is a Crater Lake was formed due to volcanic activity. It is located on the higher terrain in Kisoro District. The boat rides on this lake is done in the morning and afternoon basing on the weather. There are number of islands on this lake that you can visit, including Punishment Island, which is the most popular island where pregnant girls were deserted and left to stave for death as a form of punishment of getting pregnant before marriage. While boat ride is one of the main attractions, there are other activities around Lake Mutanda including; canoe rides, mountain biking, hiking and sport fishing
Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
The Kazinga channel, which is a natural water channel that connects Lake George and Edward in the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is among the best places to see a number of exotic bird species that visit Uganda. During the cruise, you will see large schools of hippos together with several giant crocodiles. This can be an additional activity to the game drives in the park. Other things to do around the Kazinga Channel include; bird watching, animal viewing and nature walks. Swimming is not permitted here since it is a natural park and the water is full of hippos and crocodiles.
Boat Rides on Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is located within Kibale district and it is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda. It offers breathtaking views and is a great place for bird watching.
Boat Cruise on the Murchison Falls
Murchsion falls is located within Murchison Falls National park in northern Uganda; these powerful falls are located on River Nile the longest River in the world. They are conducted both in the morning and afternoon and you will have an opportunity to see the large schools of hippos, different birds, and giant crocodiles plus some few animals that come to the riverbanks to drink water. Other activities include; bird watching and game viewing
Boat Ride at the Source of River Nile
River Nile is the longest river in the world and its source is found here in Uganda within Jinja (discovered by John Speke an early explorer). During your visit there, you can enjoy a boat ride and see different birds and the breathtaking scenery
Boat Cruise on Lake Kyoga
Lake Kyoga is found within Teso Region. The beautiful Lake Kyoga is a great destination to enjoy a cruise. You can also enjoy fishing, the breathtaking views and canoe rides here.
