Kalangala Island

Kalangala Island is the largest of eighty-four (84) Ssese Islands located in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria in Uganda. The Island is a popular destination for weekend retreats and also a favourite choice for couples seeking a reasonably well-priced honeymoon destination close to Entebbe.

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Things to See & Do on Kalangala Island

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• Water Sports, Fishing and Cruises on Lake Victoria

Located on Africa’s Largest & second largest lake in the world (after Lake Superior) Kalangala Island is a popular destination for people seeking to go fishing or boating On Lake Victoria. The boating activities are endless, and of course, the water sports in a tropical setting – fish Africa’s largest freshwater fish – the elusive Nile Perch, Tilapia from a boat or the shoreline of your Hotel overlooking the Lake.  People who love to engage in less rigorous activities may consider taking a sundowner cruise on the lake – speak to your hotel and see if they can add a bottle of wine and some crackers to spice up your sundowner. However, fishing remains one of the favourite activities for tourists who visit the Kalangala Islands.

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• Guided Nature Walks:

Kalangala Island offers quite varied options for Hikes and guided nature walks that start from your Hotel. These can be from short to full-day hikes that visit the Villages, including fishing Villages where you have a chance to take in a unique cultural exchange, that may include having a drink and chatting with a local Islander. You can also visit Schools and meet future Islanders and most often can enjoy a song and dance with the school children – we recommend bringing some school supplies like books, pens, pencils, etc – don’t bring cash as this is a proven to help but rather destroy the kids future. However if you have the heart to donate some big Cash, we can assist you to identify a genuine school or charity organization to work with.

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• Biking – Mountain Biking or ATV Quad-Biking on Kalangala Island

Kalangala Island is a perfect place to explore on a mountain bike or an ATV Quad Bike. You can ride through local fishing villages, forests, and even along the beach and you’ll also get to interact with the locals of the Island.

While it is common for most lodges to have mountain bikes, they are for rent. As for Quad-Bike, they can be hired from select lodges on the Islands. Let us know that you are interested in Quad-Biking so we to make arrangements for you.

Learn more about Biking On Kalangala Island

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• Enjoy a bonfire by the Lake

It’s a norm for most hotels on Kalangala Island to lite a bonfire fire by the beach In the evenings. At these bonfires you get to have the chance to chat away with other people staying at your hotels, you can also drink away to the evening or rather arrange with your hotel to allow you to experience the art of roasting your own freshly picked tilapia Fish out of Lake Victoria.

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Places to stay on Kalangala Island

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Guided by your budget, there are quite a number of places to stay on Kalangala Island that range from the very basic low-budget hotels that also offer camping grounds and shared ablution areas with cold showers. However, properties like Brovad Sands Lodge offer very affordable great-value spacious ensuite cottages each with a water heater, a bathtub & a shower.

Good to Know: If staying at Brovad Sands Lodge, ask for the rooms: 30, 31, or 32 each with undisrupted views of the Lake – These are ideal for Honeymooners and couples. If travelling as a family, ask for the family villas that sleep a family of four ( Mother, Father & Four Kids)

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