3-days Ssese island safari: An island with an extensive group of islands situated in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria, the second-largest freshwater lake in the world, formed in the 16th century when a tectonic shift caused an elevated basin. Consisting of 84 separate islands, the largest and most accessible is Bugala Island, followed by Bukasa, Bufumbira, and many others. These islands have the same boundaries as the Kalangala district, which does not have any territory on mainland Uganda. The itinerary offers the ultimate experience of Ssese Island’s natural beauty through forest nature walks, a boat ride to the Virgin Islands, and quad biking.
Detailed itinerary affordable 3-days Ssese island tour and Kalangala safari in Uganda.
Days 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Ssese island
Early morning after breakfast, Simba Africa Expeditions driver or guide will pick you up from your hotel or residence, then transfer you to the Nakiwogo landing site to catch up with the ferry to the island. Arrive at the island late in the afternoon, check into your reserved lodge, relax later in the evening, enjoy beach life, and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Guided nature walks, boat ride and quad biking on the island
Early in the morning, after breakfast, embark on a nature walk in the forest where you will be treated to beautiful scenery and wildlife like monkeys and many bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch, then have an afternoon boat ride to the virgin island, where you will experience its beauty. Return to the lodge, and later in the evening go quad biking through palm plantations. Continue to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Travel back from Ssese island to Entebbe landing site
After a cup of tea or coffee, aboard the ferry to Nakiwogo, where our driver guide will be waiting to transfer you to your desired destination.
3-days Ssese island Safari and Kalangala tour includes
- Airport pick-up and drop off.
- Transportation by private safari vehicle
- Driver allowances
- Guide fees
- Bottled drinking water
- Meals per itinerary
- Private Safari Vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Accommodation in self-contained rooms or cottages for 2 nights
- All activities indicated in the itinerary.
However, 3-days Ssese island tour and Kalangala excludes.
- Airfares
- Uganda Visas
- Luxury drinks
- Personal laundry
- Tips to local guides
- Telephone fees
- Personal Insurance