5 days Uganda fishing safari to Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands is a 4nights 5 days sportfishing safari in Uganda tour that allows you to explore Africa’s largest lake in detail, as you fish Africa’s largest freshwater fish (Nile Perch), Tilapia and various others. The trip also features exploring Ssesse Islands, a lush archipelago of 84 secret tropical islands along the northwestern shore of Lake Victoria. Ssese islands are best known as places for relaxation. They have lovely white sand beaches where you’ll chill as you watch the sunset. The islands are the best place for Quad biking, Moutain biking, Sunset cruises, Guided forest walks, Cycling, Beach volleyball, and Swimming.
We’ll reach the islands by ferry from Nakiwogo landing site in Entebbe which departs at 2 pm arriving at Lutoboka Bay in Bugala Island at 5 pm. On the ferry, you will be able to take pictures of Lake Victoria, fishermen and you will get to see many 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.
Please contact us and enjoy this fun-filled 5 Days Fishing Safari In Uganda Tour as you explore the wonder of the world’s largest tropical freshwater lake.
Sport-fishing on Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa
Boat cruise on Lake Victoria during sport fishing adventure
Ferry transfer from Entebbe to Ssesse
Fishing in Ssesse Islands
Scenery viewing and photographic opportunities
Swimming (Optional)
Squad biking (Optional)
Cycling (Optional
Guided forest walks (Optional)
Day 1: Entebbe
Day 3 & 4: Ssese Islands
Day 5: Transfer by ferry back to Entebbe
Day 1: Arrive in Uganda via Entebbe International Airport & transfer to the Hotel
Day 2: Do fishing on Lake Victoria
Day 3: Transfer by ferry from Nakiwogo to Ssese Islands
Day 4: Fishing in Ssese Islands
Day 5: Transfer by ferry back to Entebbe
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
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Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-
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
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Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-
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:-
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:-
Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-
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
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