Uganda known as the home of lakes consists of several lakes which are of great importance to the country and are bringing many tourists to Uganda. The country is blessed with 27 lakes among which include major lakes namely;

Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and the second-largest in the world. The lake overlooks the southern border of the country with 18 beautiful islands. This lake act as a mean of transport between Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. There are several activities done around the lake which are great attractions for tourists for Uganda holidays. These include cannoning, finishing, bird watching, swimming among others.

Lake George

Lake Edward and Lake George

These two lakes are placed on the western rift valley escarpment. The lakes are joined by Kazinga Channel, one of the highlights of a wildlife safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kazinga channel has the heaviest population of hippos in Africa with a great number of colorful birds. A boat ride to Kazinga channel provides tourists with a beautiful memory of Uganda holiday.

Lake Kyoga

Lake Kyoga is Uganda’s shallow lake. Victoria Nile runs through it on its way from Lake Victoria to Lake Albert. The lake has an exciting attraction for tourists found at Kavule. Lake Kyoga can be found near Budongo Forest in Murchison falls national park. Tourists can therefore have the chance to enjoy the beauty of the lake and also track chimpanzees in Budongo forest thus killing two birds with one stone.

Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi is the second deepest lake in Africa and bilharzia free making it the safest for swimming with no dangerous animals in it. The lake comprises of several beautiful islands with beautiful sandy beaches that attract many tourists into the country.