This 3 Day Kalangala Ssese Islands Tour is one of the best travel packages for local tourists in Uganda. The trip takes you to Ssesse Islands, a lush archipelago of 84 secret tropical islands along the northwestern shore of Lake Victoria.
Ssese islands are best known as places for relaxation. They have lovely white sand beaches where you’ll chill as you watch the sunset. The islands are the best place for Quad biking, Mountain biking, nature walks, sunset cruises, guided forest walks, cycling, beach volleyball, bird watching, campfire, swimming, etc.
On this 3 Day Ssese Islands tour you’ll reach the islands by ferry from Nakiwogo landing site in Entebbe which departs at 2 pm arriving at Lutoboka Bay in Bugala Island at 5.30 pm. On the ferry, you’ll be able to take pictures of Lake Victoria, fishermen and you will get to see many islands as you get closer to Kalangala.
You will also enjoy the breeze of the lake; see different bird species and so many other experiences. This 3 Day Kalangala Ssese Islands Tour is perfect for holiday makers, couples, lovers and honeymooners.
Featured Activities
- Ferry cruise on Lake Victoria to Ssese
- Campfire
- Forest Nature Walks
- Swimming
- Visiting local fishing village
- Sunbathing and beach relaxation
- Primates viewing
Highlights
Day 1: Pickup from Entebbe/Kampala & Transfer to Nakiwogo; Ferry Cruise to Ssese Islands & Evening Campfire.
Day 2: Nature Walks, Fishing Village Visit, Relaxation & Evening Campfire
Day 3: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ferry Cruise to Ssese Islands
Your exciting 3 Day Kalangala Ssese Islands Tour begins today!
You will be picked up from your place of stay in Entebbe or Kampala and be driven to Nakiwogo landing site in Entebbe before 2:00 pm.
You will board a ferry from Nakiwogo at exactly 2 pm. While on the ferry, you enjoy the beautiful sites of the second largest freshwater lake in the world. The trip on water will take you 3 ½ hours to dock to Lutoboka where the hotel van will pick you to check into your precious room.
After checking in at the hotel, you will have a shower and take a walk to admire the beautiful scenery. The rest of the evening will be spent relaxing and enjoying the white sand beach.
A camp-fire can be lit on request later in the evening.
Accommodation: Mirembe Resort Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Ssese
Your day two of the 3 Day Kalangala Ssese Islands Tour will begin with a delicious breakfast which can be arranged for you at the beach as you watch the sunrise over Lake Victoria.
You will then go for a 3 hour guided nature walk in Kalangala forest. Here, you will look at the beautiful rain forests, bird species, primates, butterflies and more.
After the forest walk, visit the landing/fishing sites and learn about their fishing lifestyle. Take as many photos as you can of the island and whatever you do.
When you return back you will find your lunch ready and have it from the platform which is near the water and enjoy a quiet afternoon and evening campfire with the sounds of fresh Victoria waters.
Accommodation: Mirembe Resort Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional Activities:
- Trip to Naziri Falls Minimum 35pax
- Trip to virgin island ( maximum 10pax)
- Trip to K.I.S solar plant in hotel van (maximum 10pax)
- Island tour (maximum 10 pax) to the solar plant, Bidco, fishing villages, min water fall, pelican beach and to the caves. 5 hours.
- Local fishing, it’s from 3: 00pm until the client gets tired.
- Guided bird watching for 2 hours
- Wildlife center tour
- Boat ride (maximum 10 pax , 30 minutes) for groups
- Canoeing (maximum 10pax) for groups 3 hours
- Boda boda (motorcycle) riding tour. It’s a client’s choice where he wants to go because it’s self-ride.
- Bicycle riding (per person) own choice of the place for the whole day.
- Trip to banda Island ( maximum 6 pax) 10 hours
- Ziplining
- Quad Biking
- Jet skiing
- Beach volleyball – free
- Badminton – free
- Board games (playing cards, chess, ludo, scrabble, snakes & ladders etc.) – free
- Children play station – free
- Swinging -free
Day 3: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe.
After early morning breakfast, you will transfer back to Entebbe or Kampala. The ferry leaves Bugala at 8 am and arrives in Entebbe at 11am.
Our company guide will meet you in Nakiwogo to take you back to Entebbe or Kampala. We believe you would have enjoyed your time in Ssese Island and left with beautiful memories.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
End of the Tour
Inclusions
- Ferry crossings
- Boat cruises
- Activities included in the itinerary (Cost of the tour depends on which activities you choose to do)
- Vehicle and Driver/Guide
- Guide to take you for a comprehensive tour of the island
- Full-board accommodation for 2 nights
- Drinking water and en-route lunch
Exclusions
- Flights
- Visa and related fees
- Insurance
- Tips
