Uganda can truly be called a land of lakes, as almost one third of the Country is covered by water.
The great Lake Victoria, the largest in Africa, dominates the southern border of the Country.
Lake Albert and Lake Edward stand guard to the west of Uganda.
Linked to Lake Edward by the Kazinga Channel, Lake George is a birdwatcher’s paradise.
230km to the west of Kampala, Lake Mburo is our only lake entirely within a National Park.
In the centre of Uganda, Lake Kwania and Lake Kyoga are fed by the waters of the Victoria Nile.
Another spectacular lake is Lake Bunyonyi near Kabale, with several unique species of duck.
Lake Bisina in the shadow of Mount Elgon, as well as tiny crater lakes high in the mountains.
All our lakes provide different attractions and moods: from the almost infinite space of nature experienced on the inland sea that is Lake Victoria, with its islands and resorts, to the smaller Lake Mburo with its myriads of birds and spectacular sunsets.
All our lakes are home to many different species of birds and beasts, and the variety of fish is without equal.
At every turn there are magical panoramas, and many of our lakes are great for fishing or sailing. In Lake Victoria it is common to hook at 60kg Nile Perch, but the record stands at 154kg. Local fishermen, in their dugout canoes, ply their trade (the fresh fish for our restaurants is part of the appeal of Uganda) and local ferries serve the villages along the shores.
These lakes reflect the infinite variety of our land and provide part of the exquisite beauty that is Uganda.