Kalangala is on the northern beach of Bugala Island but Compared to other Islands, it’s the most developed with settlement estimated at about 5,200 people by 2011. Also, something to interest you is that once on the island, chances are you will think your back to mainland because of the way of life, that is; there are permanent housing facilities including houses, shops and stalls, auto mobiles and many other economic activities going on. Its treasures include; One of the biggest solar plants in Uganda, palm plantations, white sand beaches, forests, world class accommodation and a great hospitality from the locals.
While on your Uganda tour after gorilla trek experience do not miss to go to this place and relax your mind and you will have the best bush to beach safari in East Africa. Drive from Kampala to Nakiwogo before 2:00pm, then board the MV Kalangala ferry to the Bugala Islands. Enjoy the fresh breeze as gently sail over the world’s second largest fresh water lake; Lake Victoria that offers you views of numerous islands, the beautiful white sand beaches as well as a number of water birds. The Ssese archipelago is found southwest of the huge Lake Victoria and comprises of 84 different islands with 2 primary tourist islands: the Bugala Island and the Banda islands. Among the tourist attractions here are vervet plus Colobus monkeys, several bird species as well as numerous colorful butterflies.
Have a nature walk on the island or enjoy some birding just as you may prefer. In the afternoon you may relax on the airy beach and have a swim as well as sun bathe, take the canoe ride around other neighboring islands or do some Sport fishing. Certainly, you will never be bored with all these numerous activities.
God created Kalangala first, loved it, and then photocopied it to create [the Garden of] Eden! White sand, affordable fish, there is a swimming pool, a nine-hole golf course, jet skiing, Nanziri waterfalls, affordable accommodation, tranquil, clear blue waters, boat cruises to the headquarters Lubale (spirits) and that spot where Fr. Lourdel first landed before proceeding to Entebbe.
Pineapple Bay is located on Bulago Island, in Lake Victoria. Covering 500 acres, Bulago Island is a small paradise away from the hustle of urban life. Surrounded by the lake, its shoreline is made up of rocky outcrops, low cliffs and long white sand beaches. Around the shore, the soil is highly fertile and tree-covered. The north-east tip of the island contains a small portion of rain forest and the bird-life on Bulago is second to none with over 300 different species of birds.
Take off your shoes, wrap yourself in a soft colorful Kikoyi and unwind. Relax by the pool, overlooking the lake or take the opportunity to hike around the island and climb up to one of the two peaks to get unrivalled views over the whole island. Spend a day out on the lake to try and catch the rare Nile Perch fish. One evening, wander round to the west coast of the island and watch the sunset behind the other islands dotted around the lake.
