A boat cruise in Uganda is especially good for these kinds of tours. Launch cruise safaris in Uganda are mainly done in the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, on Lake Victoria, and on the River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park
A boat cruise in Uganda is a great way to explore the beauty of The Pearl of Africa as you behold stunning views of nature near the abundant water bodies in Uganda. Launch cruise safaris in Uganda are popular, especially with bird watching enthusiasts who get a chance of encountering a variety of bird species as they hover over the water bodies.
Uganda has got vast species of birds due to the year-round conducive climate and because of this, bird-watching safaris in Uganda are popular for tourists from around the world all year. A boat cruise in Uganda is especially good for these kinds of tours.
Boat Cruise on River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park
Taking a boat cruise in Uganda to the bottom of the magnificent Murchison Falls is a great highlight of Uganda Safaris to the Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. In addition to seeing the great Murchison Falls, these launch cruise safaris in Uganda give tourists a chance to see various animals including, elephants, crocodiles, and hippos among many others. Bird species seen along this stretch are also very many.
Launch Cruise on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
In the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, launch cruise tours give tourists a chance to see many animal species as well as bird species. Fishermen can also be seen setting up nets.
Uganda has great boat cruise tours for a number of tourists and guarantees memorable experiences to all clients. A boat cruise in Uganda is a great way to take some of the most stunning photos from your safari in Uganda.
Boat Trip on Lake Mburo in Lake Mburo National Park
This boat cruise will get you to come face to face with the flora and fauna of the lake. And along the bank, you will also see many animals that come to the water, especially in the dry season. You will also see many hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, buffaloes, and over 3 types of otters that are found in the lake. Also when it comes to the birds, you will view the malachite kingfishers, African Fish eagles, blue-headed weavers, Rufuos long-tailed starlings, the pied kingfishers, hammerkops, herons, pelicans, the rare shoebill as well as the cormorants.
This boat safari will also give you a chance to view the crocodiles as well as the hippos in their natural habitat and it has continued to be a major tourist attraction.
Lake Victoria Sunset Cruises
Uganda is gifted by Lake Victoria which is the largest freshwater lake in the whole of Africa. Lake Victoria sunset cruises are not much developed and provide an opportunity to have a good time on the lake while exploring islands and features within these freshwater lakes. Lake Victoria Sunset cruises normally start at 4 or 5 pm and are late evening. There are many service providers that organize sunset cruises on Lake Victoria and if you have an evening before your go for your safari, Lake Victoria sunset cruises are worth participating in.
Lake Victoria sunset cruises last for 2-3 hours and provide a relaxing mood before your start your gland tour in Uganda.
Lake Victoria sunset cruises normally start from the waterfront pier and go all the way through to crossing the Equator line, visiting several fishing islands, and also citing some water birds along the way. Drinks and snacks are provided hence giving you a nice evening experience on the lake.
Lake Victoria which has the source of the longest river on planet earth is shared by the three traditional East African Countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Some activities have been developed on Lake Victoria including boat cruises, sport fishing, and several beaches along its shores. While in Uganda, you can participate in one of the above-mentioned activities to make sure that you add a marine activity to enhance your experience.
Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
This lake is located in southwestern Uganda within the Kabale district and the lake gets its name from the small birds that live in that area. This lake is the deepest in Uganda and is also stable throughout the year since it has got few waves. This lake is the only one where you can ride a canoe to visit all the 29 islands on this lake including the floating Island and the punishment Island where the young girls who got pregnant before marriage would be dumped and left to die. Each of the islands has its own history attached to it so you will have your 2-hour canoe ride with the best guide who will reward you with this history. There are also many activities that are carried out around Lake Bunyonyi that include; the birding tours, the hiking hills, homestays, nature walks, and cultural adventures to experience the true Bakiga homes.
A canoe ride is a memorable journey on a scenic lake Bunyonyi, this lake in southwest Uganda is also one of the loveliest places in Uganda. Many people come to this place to relax and also chill out after a day or two of gorilla trekking, could be volcanic climbing or it could be a day before the safari in Uganda.
Lake Bunyonyi also gives many activities and one of these activities is the dugout Canoe assessment safari on the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, Island hopping where you can also visit and adventuresome of the 29 islands that fill Lake Bunyonyi. You meet the people who live on the islands and then create new friendships, discover the islands with the tales of their own like the prison Island and many others.
You can decide to have a picnic lunch from the lodge, have a soda, or a bottle of champagne, and also enjoy lunch at any choice of the Island on Lake Bunyonyi. One main item that you will notice on this unique lake and on the many islands is the noiselessness and the stillness, the equanimity all around, and you expect to be greeted in a Ugandan fashion on the many islands of this lakes.
The things that you must have to include the camera and a pair of binoculars so as not to miss a thing on the lake dugout Canoe safari adventure. The other items to carry include; insect repellent, sunblock lotion, a day pack, 2 liters of water, packed lunch, granola bars, soda, juice, and a bottle of wine for a romantic lunch along with one of the islands of Lake Bunyonyi.