Sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria.

Sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria-Named after Queen Victoria by the explorer John Hanning Speke, Africa’s largest lake is situated between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Uganda is home to 44% of Lake Victoria’s 68,800 km² surface area makes it Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake, and the world’s second-largest fresh water lake by surface area after Lake Superior in North America.

The historical Entebbe town is the main entry point to Uganda via Entebbe International Airport. Entebbe town the peninsular on Lake Victoria, Entebbe has developed as a tourism hub in Uganda and most Uganda safaris will start or end in Entebbe, being the former capital of Uganda making it easier to take day excursions on arrival or departure when you have 4 hours in Entebbe before your flight.

Wildlife and Birds of Lake Victoria.

Lake Victoria’s wildlife, bird species and vastness make it a top one to visit while on Ugandan safari, Lake Victoria is also home to many invasive species, including the notorious Nile perch. In 1954, the colonial government introduced the predatory Nile perch, otters, Nile monitor Lizards can be spotted and  with numerous  wetlands Lake Victoria hosts over 250 bird species that include many globally threatened species, 7 of Uganda’s 12 Lake Victoria biome restricted species (notable is the Papyrus Gonolek) and plenty of wetland species . The wetland also hosts huge flocks of Palearctic migrants every year from October to March which is one of the best seasons for bird watching in Uganda.

Sunset Cruises.

During your two hour late afternoon cruises by boat out towards the equator line or local islands, you will view the sun over the horizon, Watch the fishermen cast their nets and enjoy the snacks and drinks provided on board. This excursion can be booked Latest 3 hours before departure from Entebbe.