5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip− DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 of the 5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip: Arrive in Uganda via Entebbe International Airport & transfer to the Hotel.

Following your long flight from your place of origin, you land at Entebbe International Airport where you will meet our company representative treating you to a magical welcome and briefing about the country after which you connect to the hotel in Entebbe for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Entebbe is an attractive tropical, verdant town in central Uganda, located on a small peninsula in Lake Victoria, a few hundred meters north of equator and only 40km south of the modern capital Kampala. It was a capital city of Uganda during the early years of the British protectorate.  This bustling town offers its visitor activities like seeing over 300 varieties of exotic plants, admiring black-and-white colobus monkeys and birds in the beautiful Entebbe Botanical Gardens. The rainforest zone of these gardens was the location used during the filming of the original 1940 Hollywood classic, Tarzan.

Other activities include visiting the Jane Goodall Institute’s Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, sunset boat cruises on the lake, or exploring the Mabamba Swamp in search of the fascinating and rare shoebill stork. Entebbe also has a well-maintained golf course embraced by exotic trees. Depending on your time of arrival there might be a chance for an optional excursion to one or more of these nearby attractions.

Highlight of the day: – Sighting the serene waters of Lake Victoria, the second biggest fresh water lake in the world. 

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Serena Lake Victoria Resort/Protea Hotel Entebbe

Midrange: – 2 Friends Beach Hotel Entebbe/Lake Heights Hotel Entebbe/Boma Hotel Entebbe

Budget: – Acacia Boutique Hotel/Airport Guesthouse Entebbe

Meal Plan: – Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & time: – Approx. 4 km or 20-30 min

Activities & services of the day:-

• Pick up from the airport and transfer to a hotel

 Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-

• Visit Entebbe Botanical Gardens
• Visit Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
• Entebbe city tour
• Visiting Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
• Canoe ride in Mabamba Swamp in search of the Shoebill
• Sundowner boat cruise on Lake Victoria

Day 2 of the 5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip: Do fishing on Lake Victoria.

After breakfast at around 8.00 am from your place of stay, you connect to the Entebbe dock close to the Uganda Wildlife Education Center and then get to the boats to embark on the fishing experience. You can opt to take a half-day fishing encounter commencing both in the morning at 9.00 am returning at 12:30 pm and in the afternoon at 1.00 pm returning at 5.00 pm. However, you can embark on the full day experience starting at 9.00 am and ending at 5.00 pm.

You connect to the second largest freshwater lake in Africa and the largest lake on the African continent enjoying the soothing water and the moist air before you start the hunt for fish. The fishing is conducted around the local Islands which are approximately 45 minutes from Entebbe. The selection of fishing areas depends on how the fish are biting and the weather.

At some points of the year, Lake Victoria is at times rough featuring large swells and as a result fishing is conducted in the sheltered bays. During the fishing experience, you are served picnic lunch along with cool beers, mineral water or sodas not forgetting coffee and tea. The anglers can carry along extra drinks if they so wish. This marks your first day of 5 days of Uganda Fishing Safari to Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands.

Highlight of the day: – The boat cruise and sport fishing encounter on Lake Victoria.

Accommodation:-

Upmarket/Luxury: – Serena Lake Victoria Resort/Protea Hotel Entebbe

Standard/Midrange: – 2 Friends Beach Hotel Entebbe/Lake Heights Hotel Entebbe/Boma Hotel

Basic/Budget: – Acacia Boutique Hotel/Airport Guesthouse Entebbe

Meal Plan: – Lunch & Dinner

Activities & services of the day:-

• Drive from your hotel to Entebbe dock
• Boat trip on Lake Victoria from Entebbe dock
• Sport fishing on Lake Victoria
• Boat trip back to Entebbe dock and drive to your hotel

 Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-

• Entebbe city tour
• Visiting Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Day 3 of the 5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip: Transfer by ferry from Nakiwogo to Ssese Islands.

You enjoy a relaxed breakfast at around 8.30 am. You’ll then be picked up from your hotel in the mid-morning and driven to Entebbe pier where you’ll board the ferry to Ssesse at Lutoboka. The ferry to Ssesse departs Nakiwogo landing site in Entebbe only once a day at 2 pm arriving at Lutoboka Bay in Bugala Island at 5 pm which is about 3 hour’s trip.

The Ssesse Island is one of the most interesting places for relaxation. On the ferry, you will be able to take pictures of the Lake Victoria, fisher men and you will get to see many as islands as you get closer to Kalangala. You will also enjoy the breeze of the lake; see different bird species and so many other experiences. On landing, you’ll connect to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Highlight of the day: – Cruising on Lake Victoria from Entebbe to Ssesse Islands by ferry.

Accommodation:-

Luxury/Upmarket: – Ssese Island Beach Hotel

Midrange/Standard: – Brovad Sands Lodge

Budget/Basic: – Mirembe Resort Hotel (Dorah Block Houses)

Meal Plan: – Lunch & Dinner

Travel time: – Approx. 3 hours

Activities & services of the day:-

• Ferry transfer from Entebbe to Lutoboka in Ssesse
• Drive from Lutoboka to your accommodation

Day 4 of the 5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip: Fishing in Ssese Islands

After breakfast at around 7.00 am, you embark on the fishing encounter in the Ssese Islands exploring the magical fish. You get to the boat and go along with the experienced guides offering you a whole day experience that can be explored both in the morning and in the afternoon.

It is magical to get the big catch and relax on the endless sandy beaches or take a swim in the soothing fresh waters that are endless in views being the second on the entire globe. The Nile Perch remains your aquatic fish giant. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Highlight of the day: – Hooking the giant Nile Perch and relaxing on the endless sandy beaches of Ssesse.

Accommodation:-

Luxury/Upmarket: – Ssese Island Beach Hotel

Midrange/Standard: – Brovad Sands Lodge

Budget/Basic: – Mirembe Resort Hotel (Dorah Block Houses), Island Camping

Activities & services of the day:-

• Sport-fishing in Lake Victoria’s Ssesse Islands

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-

• Guided forest walks
• Boat trip to some of the other islands including Bukasa, Buvuma and Banda
• Relaxing on the beach (sunbathing)
• Swimming
• Moutain biking

Day 5 of the 5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip: Transfer by Ferry Back To Entebbe

After breakfast, you check out of the hotel very early to arrive on time for the return ferry at 7.00 am back to Nakiwogo landing site. From here, you can catch up with your evening flight at Entebbe International Airport if you have.

Travel time: – Approx. 3hours

Activities & services of the day:-

• Ferry transfer back to Entebbe pier.
• Drive from Entebbe Pier to Entebbe International Airport for departure flight

End of the 5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip

5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip− SAFARI INCLUSIONS

 Full time English professional safari driver guide

 4×4 safari van/ 4×4 Safari land cruiser with functional A/C

 Full board accommodation

 Sport fishing permit fees

 Boat cruise fees

 Wi-Fi Internet on board the safari vehicle

 Bottled water

5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Trip − SAFARI EXCLUSIONS

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 Visa fees

 Laundry services

 Items of personal nature

 Gratuities and tips

 Other beverages/ drinks

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5 Days Uganda Fishing Safari Tour – What to brings?

• Sun protection as possible – hats, sunglasses, creams.
• Strops or sandals are a good idea as you may well get wet feet – especially getting on and off the boat!
• Insect repellent is a good idea.
• A camera if you’d like to capture “the big fish” on film
• A pair of binoculars if you are keen on birdlife
• Light day wear such as T-shirts and shorts are normally fine
• Rain jacket is recommended in case of bad weather
• A sweater or light jacket for cooler weather and the evenings.