3 Days Ssese Islands Tour

1. Swimming
2. Sport Fishing
3. Quad biking
4. Forest/nature and guided walks
5. Primates viewing
6. Beach Volleyball
7. Biking
8. Sightseeing – the beautiful palm tree plantations and bat caves

Day 1: Pickup from Entebbe Airport, Kampala or Jinja – Transfer to Ssese Islands Bugala

Our company guide will pick you up from the airport in Entebbe, your hotel or Kampala and drive you to the Nakiwogo landing site in Entebbe before 2:00pm. The ferry leaves at exactly 2:00pm. You will then sail to the largest island Bugala. If you arrive earlier in the day and have to wait for the ferry too long, our guide will take you for a tour of the Entebbe botanical gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Center (zoo). While on the ferry, enjoy the beautiful sites of the second largest fresh water lake in the world. The ferry drops everybody at the Lutoboka bay in Bugala Island and by this time, you would already know just how beautiful the island is. Check in at the hotel, 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.

Dinner and accommodation will be at Brovad Sands Lodge (Luxury) or Pearl Garden Hotel (Mid-range and budget) which is built next to the beach.

Day 2: Nature walks, swimming, fishing at the Ssese Island

Begin your beautiful day with sumptuous breakfast which can be arranged for you at the beach as you watch the sun rise. You will then go for a guided nature walk within the Bugala Island. The island Guide will take you to visit all the important places around the island while sharing information about the history and cultural significance of each spot. The Guide will also help you locate birds, primates, butterflies and other wildlife species as you walk through the forests in the island. 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. There are several other activities that will be involved in and they include boat cruising, sport fishing, beach games and sunbathing. We can also hire a bike from the lodge for you to use visit the different parts of the island alone or with a guide.

Dinner and accommodation will be at Brovad Sands Lodge (Luxury) or Pearl Garden Hotel (Mid-range and budget) which is built next to the beach.

Day 3 Departure to Kampala or Entebbe

After early morning breakfast, you will transfer back to Entebbe or Kampala. The ferry leaves Bugala at 8am and arrives in Entebbe at 11am. Our company guide will meet you in Nakiwogo to take you back to Entebbe airport, Kampala or Jinja. We believe you would have enjoyed your time in Bugala Island and left with beautiful memories.

End of Tour

The price of the 3 days Sssese Islands tour will include: –

1. Ferry crossings
2. Boat cruises
3. Activities included in the itinerary (Cost of the tour depends on which activities you choose to do)
4. Vehicle and Driver/Guide
5. Guide to take you for a comprehensive tour of the island
6. Full-board accommodation for 2 nights
7. Drinking water and en-route lunch

The 3 days tour of Ssese Islands excludes: –

1. Air-tickets
2. Flights
3. Visa and related fees
4. Insurance
5. Tips

Brovad Sands Lodge: This is arguably the best lodge in Bugala island. The lodge is cozy, charming, inviting and relaxing. The lodge provides self-contained services and an amazing beach experience with a high-end pool if you don’t wish to swim in the lake. Brovad Sands Lodge is built with its own private white sand beach. Each room has free wireless internet, a mosquito net, slippers, toiletries, clean towels, a television, wardrobe, chairs and a table for doing personal work. The lodge has a resident chef who prepares excellent continental and local cuisines. Brovad Sands lodge is excellent for honeymoons and vacations. It also organizes weddings and business meetings. Other amenities in the hotel include sauna, spa, massage, laundry services and ample parking space.

Pearl Gardens Beach: This budget/mid-range lodge opened shop in 2002 and has grown to become very popular with tourists. It sits on a heavily forest 6-acre piece of land. The lodge offers single, double and family rooms. There are also the more expensive cottages with grass thatched rooms. Other amenities include a restaurant, a bar, conference/meeting facilities accommodating up to 300 people. While at the lodge you have an opportunity to get involved in swimming, biking, nature walks, birding and many other activities.