Lake Victoria Boat Rides

Lake Victoria boat rides-The lake was renamed Lake Victoria after Queen Victoria by the explorer John Hannington Speke, in his reports—the first Briton to document it. (It has since been recognized that the native guides used the name Lake Nyanza to describe it to him.) Speke accomplished this in 1858, while on an expedition with Richard Francis Burton to locate the source of the Nile River. This expedition was financially sponsored by the Royal Geographical society which was headed by Rodrick Murchison. Which is why the Murchison falls National Park was named after.

Lake Victoria, also called Victoria Nyanza, largest lake in Africa and chief reservoir of the Nile River, lying mainly in Tanzania and Uganda but bordering Kenya. Its area is 26,828 square miles (69,484 square km). Among the freshwater lakes of the world, it is exceeded in size only by Lake Superior

. It is an irregular quadrilateral in shape, and its shores, save on the west, and are deeply indented. Its greatest length from north to south is 210 miles (337 km), its greatest breadth 150 miles (240 km). Its coastline exceeds 2,000 miles (3,220 km). Its waters fill a shallow depression in the centre of the great plateau that stretches between the Western and Eastern Rift Valleys. The lake’s surface is 3,720 feet (1,134 metres) above sea level, and its greatest depth is 270 feet (82 metres). Many archipelagos are contained within the lake, as are numerous reefs, often just below the surface of the clear waters.

BOAT ACTIVITIES ON LAKE VICTORIA

Fishing safaris on Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria is a home to the world’s largest fresh water fish species of fish and the most popular fish species being Nile perch and tilapia.

Half day and Full day fishing excursions can be organized.

Sunset cruises

With cold beers and snacks the sunset cruises that take you to see where the equator line passes through as the sun falls gently with birds heading to the nest is the most popular activity on the lake.

Birding tours

Many islands on Lake Victoria have over years become breading places for many bird species like the gulls and the terns, this cruise can be arranged

Leisure cruises

Being on the lake is never boring travelers can arrange leisure cruises to go and see the local fishermen and enjoy the un ending views of the lake and the cool breeze.

Chimpanzee viewing

Boat trips to Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary can be arranged in the morning and afternoon please inquire about availability.

Beach holiday

Those wanting to get away from the city can take boat cruises to Ssesse Island where you can enjoy quite environments and cool undisturbed relaxation.

HOW TO BOOK LAKE VICTORIA BOAT RIDES?

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