Friday 31 March 2017

BOAT CRUISE IN LAKE VICTORIA



In many occasions, travelers consider visiting only the remote destinations like the national parks for their safari holidays while in East Africa or Africa. Considerably, many of the travelers do not have or they have less understanding that sailing using water transport means whether in land or out at sea, the traveler can also get the astonishing refreshing water adventures. In this case, much as Uganda is a landlocked country, it largely takes the largest portion of second largest fresh water body in East Africa-Lake Victoria, the River Nile one of the longest Rivers in the world including many inland water bodies which have continuously facilitated water transportation services in the country. Notably, there are several water cruise experiences that are provided by either travel companies or owners of accommodation facilities in such areas like the waterfalls or Islands. With these in offer, you too should get out of home with your dear ones for a day or weekend then share the exciting experiences in this area. These cruise experiences may not comparably be like the long cruise ships that require you to spend two or more weeks at the sea but while at this short inland water cruise, you will agree with the joy experienced thereafter.


If you are a leisure lover or excursionist, visit Lake Victoria for wonderful cruise activities that will reward you with several inland water experiences in East Africa. The ultimate experiences along the stretch of 3220 kilometers of Lake Vitoria is such wonderful thing to experience a long its beautiful edges and beaches in home of over 200 fish species.

Expectantly, your excitement will be rewarded you with a romantic sunset boat cruise in Lake Victoria. It is high time you rekindled the flames of your love at the fresh waters as you share the romantic dinner on cruise or cheer together with friends with wines and cheese of your preference. The lake is famously credited to be the second largest fresh water body in the world. As you plan for your cruise, you may take up the afternoon cruise out as you head the equator line or alternatively through the Islands as you will be in position to view the sun over the horizon. While at the cruise, several services will be at your service such as snacks and drinks. To par take the activity, then you need to be at Entebbe or Lugard Avenue just outside the zoo. At $35 each person, the two hour cruise will be a great reward of refreshment.

Set out of home and do bird watching, at Mabamba papyrus swamp where notably the uncommon shoebill stork can be seen. While at the swamp, you will enjoy several exclusive water bird species and wildlife species like the necked otters. For 2-3 hours of birding in this area, cost you about $60 as you take the excellent bird watching activity morning or late in the afternoon.

What is unique about taking a trip through the fresh water body is that you need only to be aware of place of docking off to and the amount to sail through Lake Victoria. This is something different from taking safari holiday which involves trip planning, budgeting and choosing the best but affordable tourist destination.

In conclusion, Lake Victoria is the second largest fresh water body that is shared among the 3 main East African countries (Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania) but the largest portion is located in Uganda. The fresh water body is one of the notably best areas tourist visit for several water adventure experiences along the waterfalls, source of the Nile, Jinja. The area is also in Islands and beaches which clients go to relax from. Let us join together as we enjoy the cool atmosphere around us!! For any, adventure trips or safaris consult; Maranatha Tours and Travel.