Scattered across the northwestern reaches of Lake Victoria in Uganda’s Kalangala District lies one of East Africa’s most underrated treasures, the Ssese Islands. This archipelago of roughly 84 islands (about 43 of them inhabited) offers a perfect blend of golden beaches, fishing villages, palm-fringed shores, forest walks and serene waters ideal for Ssese Islands island […]
Over the weekend, the waters of Nalubaale (Lake Victoria) at Bunjako Beach in Mawokota County came alive with the revival of one of Buganda’s oldest sporting traditions. The Buganda Kingdom staged its annual coronation regatta, known as Amaato ga Kabaka, bringing together teams from various counties in competitive canoe racing. Essaza Mawokota emerged as overall […]
The planet’s largest freshwater lakes are natural wonders of astonishing scale. These vast inland seas hold thousands of cubic kilometres of water, support unique ecosystems, shape regional climates and offer some of the most rewarding travel experiences on Earth. Whether you are drawn to remote wilderness, tropical beaches, wildlife or cultural encounters, these lakes deliver […]
The Bbanga Environmental Community Run will take place at Lutoboka Bay, Buggala Island (Ssese Islands) on Saturday 4th May 2024. Bbanga Project is an Ugandan-Austrian NGO mainly focusing on education, climate action and women empowerment in Ssese Island’s largest habitated island of Buggala in Lake Victoria, the world’s largest freshwater fishery. The non-for-profit biggest projects […]