Boat cruises in Uganda
Blessed with a variety of magnificent water bodies, Uganda offers thrilling adventures when it comes to boat cruises. Over the past years, the private sector has embarked on various developments to ensure that boat cruises in the country are more adventurous and fun. A lot of funds have been invested in upgrading equipment to ensure that travelers are safe on there cruising endeavors.
Boat cruises in Uganda expose travelers to the feeling of floating on breathtaking waterbodies amidst the views of captivating landscapes, lush vegetation and a series of wildlife species.
Destinations where one can do about cruise in Uganda.
The delta boat cruise Murchison Falls National Park.
The delta boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park is an absolute gem in the wild. It presents the feeling of floating through the intact, evergreen vegetation, through wetlands, papyrus and travelers have the chance to spot beautiful bird species especially the shoe bill.
The cruise comes with breakfast on board to enhance the interest of the traveler and ensure they are deeply immersed in their activity with no destruction. It goes up to around a 20 kilometer distance downstream from Paraa. It takes about four to five hours leaving the traveller in awe after observing the marvelous beauty of the country.
Bottom of the falls boat cruise Murchison falls National Park.
This is the most admired boat cruise in the park. It takes the traveller to the view of the bustling Murchison falls, the most powerful waterfalls in the world. As you cruise on the Nile, you observe the evergreen Budongo forest which is a home to a variety of animals especially primates and beautiful bird species. Visitors also spot crocodiles, hippopotami and other animals on land in areas where one cannot reach while on a game drive. Therefore, the bottom of the falls cruise allows tourists to experience more of the thrilling adventures the park has to offer.
Kazinga channel Boat Cruise Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Kazinga channel is a breathtaking water body in Queen Elizabeth National Park connecting the two magnificent lakes Edward and George. It is named after the parks former name. A cruise on the channel ensures that the traveler is lost in the views of the diverse landscapes of the National Park, fishing villages, wild animals there is in the park and a variety of bird species especially the African fish eagles, turacos, abyssinian ground hornbill, black bee eaters, cinnamons, cuckooshrike, egrets, African paradise flycatchers, African jacanas and darters.
Lake Victoria boat cruise.
Lake Victoria being the largest lake on the African continent further presents great opportunities for boat cruising in Uganda. It has the most developed equipment to suit the needs of the traveller. Visitors to Uganda can launch cruises to the nearby Kalangala islands on Lake Victoria, get immersed into the breathtaking beauty of the landscapes and animals.
Boat cruises on Lake Victoria present the views of the skies connecting with the water at a distance that allows one to pause and reflect on the wonders of nature.
Lake Mutanda.
Nestled in the foothills of the Virunga massif, lake Mutanda is yet another spot to check out for exciting boat trips in Uganda. A cruise on the lake exposes the traveller to the views of the towering Virunga volcanoes, the lush vegetation on the slopes of the mountains and the primates in the forests.
The lake is endowed with several islands the travelers explore and observe not forgetting the rivers that drain it. A day spent on a cruise on lake Mutanda keeps the stress away.
Lake Mburo.
Situated in the heart of lake Mburo National Park, it provides some of the most exciting but cruise adventures in Uganda. The lake is surrounded with wetlands that are habitat to a variety of bird species which travellers can set their eyes on especially the shoebill.
A cruise on the lake further exposes the travellers to the views of the animals in the park encompassing African buffaloes, zebras, leopards, jackals, servals and hippos. A boat cruise on lake Mburo is such a fantastic experience immersing travellers in the cool breeze, gentle waves and views of the stunning landscapes in the West of the country.