Uganda lies almost 1,200 kilometers from the India Ocean making it a landlocked country. However it hosts Africa’s largest lake and the second largest lake in the world; the Lake Victoria. Locally known as Nalubaale, this lake was known to be a lake of gods! It hosts the important Ssese Islands, a region that has a long history. The Lonely Planet’s Lists these islands among the top ten Hidden Islands in the World. If you are looking to a leisurely vacation in Uganda, the Ssese Island is the ultimate destination to visit.
The Ssese Islands are an achipelago of eighty four islands within the Lake Victoria. Traveling to the islands will be rewarding with a cruise on a lake that is as large as a sea. After a few hours you will reach its golden beaches, whispering Palm Trees and you will see its wildlife, birds, forests and culture. Tourism has been embraced by the islanders and they are quite affordable to those looking to a nature retreat. Affordability was one of the reasons that made the Lonely Planet to list the Ssese Islands among the world’s best Hidden Islands.
The tropical Islands which abound with lush vegetation, including many Palm Trees, wildlife, monkeys, birds, friendly and welcoming inhabitants, away from the crowds off of the beaten Tourist path.
The Ssese Islands are the perfect place for relaxation after spending days on safari in trekking gorillas and chimpanzees, golden monkeys, climbing volcanoes, or trekking the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. The Islands are simply one of the best places close to Entebbe International airport and convenient departure for your home country. The reality is that the Ssese Islands Uganda’s Secret Tropical Islands are already a well-known destination for Ugandans for its beauty, affordability and ease of access.
The Ssese Islands are listed amongst the world’s best secret islands in the Landlocked country (Uganda) thus making it the top ten list of the World’s best secret Island located in Lake Victoria. What makes them different from many other island destinations is that they are not developed for tourism, there are no much beach hotels instead there is only one five star Resort on Bulago Island. It is most visited by tourists, most hotels are located along the lake giving you beachfront views of the lake and access to the lake. The private Bulago Island is a 45-minute speed boat ride from Munyonyo.
The Best Tropical Island to visit is Bulago Island where the exclusive Pineapple Bay Resort is found. You can fish here, boat, hike, bike, or just read a book and relax on your own tropical island in the sun.
Here on the Ssese Islands, you can visit local Fishing Villages and meet Ugandans, learn their culture and ways of living. You can go boating, paddling yourself or with a guide, motorboat to various islands, fish for the super-sized Nile Perch, or tasty Tilapia, feast on local fruit including, bananas, mangoes, papaya, watermelons, jackfruit and pineapples with a taste and flavor, sweetness not found elsewhere in the world.