Introducing Ssese Islands
This is Uganda’s answer to the Mediterranean. A beautiful group of 84 islands lying off the northwestern shores of Lake Victoria, with beaches ringing the shores, complete with swaying palms for that tropical touch. Inland lie rolling hills coated with lush rainforest. Locals live in villages along the shoreline and launch their fishing boats each evening at sunset.
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Many spots afford beautiful views over the lake and across to the other islands. Negotiating with fishermen for a boat trip around the islands is easy, and swimming is also possible off most of the islands, although avoid reedy areas – bilharzia alert.
There is nowhere to change money on any of the islands.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Ssesse islands and Jinja
by devineafricansafaris 09 September 2011
Activities while at Ssese Islands While you are in and around Ssese islands, there are a number of activities and discoveries, one can…
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Re: Ssesse islands and Jinja
by UgandaKobTravel 08 September 2011
Jinja: *accommodation: Jinja Nile Resort, Rain forest Lodge Mabira and 2 friends guest house. upmarket and mid-range respectively. *trans…
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Re: What to do Kampala in 2-3 Days
by deyzel85 19 July 2011
Hi there!! I live in Uganda and none of these suggestions are in Kampala!! Gorilla trekking is good but way overpriced! Murchision is…
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