Lakes and Rivers of Uganda

Uganda's lakes and rivers make it an interesting and beautiful country, providing a variety of attractions.

One of these is Lake Victoria , the largest fresh water lake in Africa, and the third largest in the world.

The south of Uganda is bordered by Lake Victoria which is dotted with Islands and resorts. The Ssese Islands in the north western part of the Lake is the largest group with 84 Islands covered in forests and swamps.

Lake Edward is linked to Lake George by Kazinga Channel , located some 230 kms from Kampala, these lakes are bird watcher's paradise. The Rwenzori Mountains make a spectacular setting on Lake Edward's Horizon.

Lake Albert stands guard at the Western border of Uganda. It is a place of dramatic scenery, with the Mountains of the Moon rising up in the distance. the lake has endless birding opportunities. particularly in the Delta region where the Albert Nile River joins the Lake.

Lake Mburo is the only lake in Uganda located entirely within a National Park.

LAkes Kyoga and Kwania are in the center of Uganda, but are less accessible for exploration by tourists and other visitors.

Other lakes include Lake Bunyonyi near Kabale (one of the deepest lakes in Africa at over 900 meters and LAke Bisina in the shadow of Mount Elgon

The rive Nile is Africa's longest river stretching its source in Uganda to the Mediterranean sea, distance of some 6,4000 km journey. The banks of the Nile have nurtured some of the world's greatest civilizations including the ancient Egyptians.

The Victoria Nile flows thorough the Murchison Falls National Park, cascading over the Falls through a seven meter cleft in the rocks into a pool below.

The thundering noise can be heard kilometers away. It emits a fine spray, almost like rain and clouds of va pour, spitting out fish to the waiting army of crocodiles below.

The Victoria nile then flows into Lake Albert and here it joins the Albert Nile and eventually flows into the Sudan to form the main source of the White Nile. Giant Nile Crocodiles are often seen along the river banks which are also abundant with plant, animal and bird life.