Lake Victoria boat excursions: sunset cruises, visits to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Shoebill viewing and birdwatching in Mabamba Swamp, sports fishing.
Banga Beach, Entebbe is the starting point for Uganda’s most popular days out on Lake Victoria! Experience Africa’s largest lake while trolling for one of her iconic fish, the Nile Perch. Feel the spray on your face as you take to the vast, open waters of Lake Victoria, trailing a lure for Africa’s greatest freshwater fish. Note: for sustainability reasons we advocate a ‘catch-and-release’ policy so that these magnificent species survive into the future.
When to go fishing on Lake Victoria
All year round (except the full moon period, when fish seem to be less active) and the April / May rainy season.
Where
Depending on weather and fishing reports, you can expect to go to any number of islands on a 45-minute boat trip on Lake Victoria from Entebbe.
Wild Frontiers Uganda’s boats
Sea-going, single-hulled, twin-engined speedboats that cater for up to four fishermen and 4 additional passengers.
Equipment & Facilities on board
Overhead sun canopy, rain suits, mobile phone, life jackets, basic first aid box, fire extinguisher and cool box for cold drinks.
All basic equipment and lures for trolling are supplied. (Seasoned anglers are also welcome to bring their own fishing gear).
Wild Frontiers Uganda’s guides
Experienced Ugandan skippers, who are knowledgeable about Lake Victoria / the River Nile at Murchsion Falls and who communicate well in English. For an extra fee, specialist guides are available for large groups and highly focused angling clients.
What to bring on your Wild Frontiers Uganda cruise on Lake Victoria
- A picnic lunch is provided with a cool box of beers, mineral water and sodas, as well as tea and coffee. You are free to bring along any additional snacks and drinks.
- Sun protection on the water is essential: hats, sunglasses, creams. Strops or sandals recommended.
- Clothing: light daywear (T-shirt, shorts), rain jacket, sweater or light jacket.
- Insect repellent.
- Camera, binoculars.
Meeting Point for Wild Frontiers Uganda cruise on Lake Victoria
- Day trips meet in Entebbe outside UWEC (Zoo), Lugard Avenue, a short walk to the pier.
- Secure parking is available.
- Transport to / from Entebbe and Kampala hotels can be organised on request.
Departure times for boat trips on Lake Victoria
- Half day trips: departure 9h00 or 13h00. Return to Entebbe 12h30 or 17h00.
- Full day trips: departure 9h00. Return to Entebbe 16h00.
The River Nile at Murchison Falls: boat excursions, sunset cruises, Shoebill viewing on the Delta, birdwatching, sports fishing
Fishing the Nile River, against the backdrop of a thundering waterfall, is on every serious angler’s bucket-list. Navigate the pools and secret hideaways of Nile Perch, Tigerfish and Catfish below the largest waterfall on the White Nile.
Following in the footsteps of yesteryear’s great adventurers, try your hand at hooking Africa’s largest freshwater species from the rocks, or from a boat, depending on where they’re biting.
Combine a visit to Murchison Falls with fishing on a day excursion, or fish to your heart’s content over several days. Various options are available.
When to go fishing on the River Nile at Murchison Falls
- Generally, December to March and June to October are favoured, although year round fishing opportunities abound.
- As weather does play a role on this adventure, please enquire beforehand.
- It’s recommended that experience anglers bring their own equipment.
How to get to Murchison Falls
- 6 hours’ drive north-west from Entebbe.
- Alternatively, scheduled flights (minimum four persons) or charter flights are available.
- Fully inclusive multi-day fishing trips with private 4×4 vehicle transport and driver can be arranged by Wild Frontiers Uganda as an optional additional service.
- Accommodation to suit all budgets is available, including camping above the Falls.
- Please enquire about options that suit your pocket.
Wild Frontiers Uganda guides
Experienced Ugandan skippers, who are knowledgeable about the river and communicate well in English, will show you the best spots for your target fish species. For an extra fee, specialist guides are available for large groups and highly focused angling clients.
What to bring on your Wild Frontiers Uganda Nile River cruise
- We provide mineral water on board our boats. You are free to bring along any additional drinks or prepurchase them from our stocks.
- Sun protection on the water is essential: hats, sunglasses, creams.
- Hiking/safari boots for shore fishing from the steep, rough rocks.
- Clothing: light coloured and lightweight daywear, long trousers and sleeves, rain jacket, sweater or light jacket.
- Insect repellent.
- Camera, binoculars.
Climate
- Daytime temperatures can sometimes soar to over 40 C.
- Anglers should therefore be equipped with sun protection (including suntan lotion, hats and long sleeved shirts) as well as trousers and insect repellant.
Pricing
Pricing varies according to your interests and other factors so enquire about your Lake Victoria or River Nile boat cruise now using the Wild Frontiers Uganda contact details on this page.
Wild Frontiers Uganda are experts in a wide range of outdoor activities
Game drives, River Nile cruises, chimpanzee trekking and other excursions can be arranged in conjunction with your Murchison Falls fishing adventure.
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