18:24
Exclusive: the Minister on Uganda's tourism strategy
A long-form sit-down on marketing budgets, arrivals targets and what the ministry expects from the private sector.
Central · Lake Victoria
Ssese Islands
Eighty-four islands in the north-west of Lake Victoria, with white sand, forest and a ferry that leaves from an hour outside Kampala.
BeachRelaxationWeekend
Why visit
- Beaches within reach of the capital
- Forest, fishing villages and no traffic
- The easiest island escape in the country
Things to do
- Ferry from Nakiwogo to Buggala Island
- Beach days at Lutoboka
- Forest walks and birding
- Fishing with local crews
Know before you go
- Ferry timetables are fixed and infrequent — check before travelling
- Bilharzia risk means swimming is best off deep-water jetties
- Power on the smaller islands can be intermittent
Watch
22:10
Inside the Uganda Wildlife Authority
Conservation funding, permit pricing and the pressure on the parks.
09:41
Rwenzori Marathon: the weekend Kasese takes over
Runners, sponsors and the town — from the expo to the finish line.
Operating here
No businesses listed for Ssese Islands yet. Add yours to the directory.
