Uganda has an assortment of Lakes and rivers which have covered almost a third of the country and that is the reason Uganda has been called a land of lakes.18% of the estimated land of Uganda is covered by water which is around 236,040 km2 of the land surface.
The country has 165 lakes including few iconic lakes like Nkuruba, Lyantonde, Nyinambuga, Nyabikere, Bunyonyi, Mutanda, Mutolere ,Bulera,Bunyampaka, Kitagata Murumali Bagusa, Nshenyi, Chibwera Nyamanyuka, Muhoma, Bujuku, Nyamusingire, and many more.
Presenting a list of 5 mesmerizing lakes:
Lake Victoria: Victoria is the largest lake of Africa as well as the second largest freshwater lake in the world covering up 68,800 sq km of area and 1100m above sea level.
The lake is shared by both Uganda and Kenya. The attraction of this lake is the cruise and fishing activities.
Lakes Edward and George: Acquiring 2325 sq km Edward is one of the deepest lakes which have 913m of depth. Lake George is relatively smaller acquiring 250sq km, which is shallow and lined by the swamp.
Lake Albert: The Lake is about 612m deep and shared between Uganda and Congo. This beautiful lake is surrounded by the fishing community.
Lake Kyoga: Lake Kyoga is a large and shallow lake having maximum depths of 4 and 5.7 meters covering up an area of about 1,720 km2. Extensive wetlands fed by a complex system of rivers can be spotted around the lake.
Lake Bunyonyi: located 7 km west of Kabale Town in southwestern Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is about 25 km long and 7 km wide. The lake enables various activities like Nature walk, birding walk, Canoe Treks, and Community visits.
Lakes in Uganda – Water Bodies in Uganda
Uganda has an assortment of Lakes and rivers which have covered almost a third of the country and that is the reason Uganda has been called a land of lakes.18% of the estimated land of Uganda is covered by water which is around 236,040 km2 of the land surface. Although a visit to these lakes during Uganda Safaris Tours or Uganda Holidays is rare, they are known as the alternative safari destinations contrary to the normal National Park and National Reserves that are Uganda’s primary safari destination. The Lakes in Uganda are known to teem with incredible sand beaches for relaxation especially Lake Victoria.
Lakes in Uganda are the primary destinations for water activities during Uganda safari holidays. Activities like Kayaking or canoeing are all done on Lakes. There are also offered boat cruises that are usually offered at different Lakes.
Uganda is home to 165 lakes including few iconic lakes like Nkuruba, Lyantonde, Nyinambuga, Nyabikere, Bunyonyi, Mutanda, Mutolere ,Bulera,Bunyampaka, Kitagata Murumali Bagusa, Nshenyi, Chibwera Nyamanyuka, Muhoma, Bujuku, Nyamusingire, and many more.
Top Lakes in Uganda
Lake Victoria: Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world covering up 68,800 sq km of area and 1100m above sea level. The lake is shared by Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. It’s swampy shore offer refuge to large numbers of birdlife that can be explored during Uganda Birding safaris. It is also popular for its several sand beaches that can be visited all year round. The attraction of this lake is the cruise and fishing activities.
Lakes Edward and George: Acquiring 2325 sq km Edward is one of the deepest lakes which have 913m of depth. Lake George is relatively smaller acquiring 250sq km, which is shallow and lined by the swamp.
Lake Albert: The Lake is about 612m deep and shared between Uganda and Congo. This beautiful lake is surrounded by the fishing community.
Lake Kyoga: Lake Kyoga is a large and shallow lake having maximum depths of 4 and 5.7 meters covering up an area of about 1,720 km2. Extensive wetlands fed by a complex system of rivers can be spotted around the lake.
Lake Bunyonyi: located 7 km west of Kabale Town in southwestern Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is about 25 km long and 7 km wide. Lake Bunyonyi is the most popular lake on most safari itineraries in Uganda, especially for visitors that are looking for a relaxation spot. Most packages can be tailored to feature a relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi either at the end of the tour or in the middle of the tour. Besides being a great destination for relaxation experiences, Lake Bunyonyi is also popular for its incredible safari activities like Nature walk, birding walk, Canoe Treks, and Community visits among others.
Explore Uganda’s Lakes on your safari tour and enjoy beach safari experiences, water activities like kayaking, canoeing, and relaxation. We also offere several other safari experiences in Uganda including Gorilla trekking, Birding safaris, Chimpanzee trekking, and wildlife tours among others.