WATER- BASED TOURISM IN UGANDA

 

Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa. Its beauty doesn’t only reside in the fantastic scenery, friendliest people and the mountain gorillas but also in its incredible water bodies.

Situated on the elevated basin that rises between the Eastern and the western branches of the Great Rift Valley, Uganda has a great potential of developing water based tourism. With the exception of the semi-desert in the extreme northeast, most of Uganda is well watered and fertile. Almost 25% of the country’s surface is covered by water. Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and the second largest fresh water body in the world, is shared by Uganda with Tanzania and Kenya. Lakes Albert, Edward and George lying on the Congolese border as well as the marshy and ill defined Lake Kyoga lying in the centre of the country all offer great sites for fishing trips. The Nile, the second longest river also offers opportunities for fishing at various points.
Fishing in Uganda caters for all kinds of anglers ranging  from the beginners to the more experienced anglers. Over 350 fish species are known to exist in Uganda's water bodies, including some very beautiful ones. The major commercial and common species include Nile Perch and Tilapia that are also the main fish targets of most tourists. Other fish species include Rastrinabola, Protopterus, cat fish, and lung fish, among others. The delicacy of these fish species is excellent while catching a Nile perch weighing over 200 kg is incredible.
It’s from only Uganda that you will enjoy exceptional sports fishing in beautiful unpolluted and naturally gifted surroundings while relaxing and taking little else but fishing seriously. Wild Uganda safaris offers you the best opportunity and memorable fishing moments on Uganda’s well renowned bodies while at the same time discovering the treasures of Uganda as a unique destination in Africa!
Sport fishing is done on Lake Victoria and Murchison Falls National Park.
The main catch at the Lake is the Nile Perch that is the largest fresh water game fish in the whole world.
Another water activity is Boat trips along kazinga channel, Lake Mburo Park, Bujagali Falls where also white water rafting is done. During the boat trip, several animals can be seen and these include: water birds, Elephants, Buffalos, Hippos especially along the kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth Park.
For the Beach lovers, Swimming is widely practiced along the beaches. Sippi Falls found in Murchison Falls park, Sezibwa Falls with its cultural attributes, among many water sources in Uganda.
For all Water based activity lovers, Uganda is destination to answer your Tour question.