The Ssesse Islands - Uganda's Prime Destination

The Ssese Islands are about 12000 years old andthe perfect destination for relaxation, sport fishing
according to the Buganda culture, they are referredand a birders haven.
to as the Islands of the Gods. Traditionally, allThe separate Islands, which can be reached either
Buganda Kings were supposed to visit Islands andvia Nakiwogo in Entebbe, Masaka to the Bukakata
pay Homage to the Gods "Baluubale", whose shrinesferry OR By Charter flight to Bukasa Island with an
are situated and built on the islands like Bukasa IslandAirstrip, are experiencing a renaissance in tourism
is home to Musisi; spirit of Earthquakes and Wanema;activity; increasingly becoming a popular tourist
spirit of physical handicaps. While Bubembe Island isDestination in Uganda.
home to Mukasa; spirit of Lake Victoria alsoThe ferry leaves Bukakata at 0800, 1100 and 1700
traditionally referred to as "Nalubaale".and leaves the Bugala landing site at 1000, 1430 and
The 84 prime islands located northwest of Lake1800 from Monday to Saturday, and the journey
Victoria differ in size and activities with some beingtakes 45 minutes. Transport from Kampala to
small and deserted, while others are large andmasaka is by private car Hire, taxi or by Bus and you
densely inhabited. These are hilly with dense forests,can hire a speed boat from Entebbe to the Islands.
retaining a secluded and serene atmosphere creating