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Bulago Island - Lake Victoria Uganda

09 February 2012

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They may not be as wide as the Ssese Islands, but the privately owned Bulago Islands are worth a visit if you are travelling to Kampala. “What an amazing Island for a holiday!!!” – a frequent traveler said.

Bulago a ‘Luganda’ word to mean neck because of their neck-like formation – are perfectly located within Lake Victoria, east of Entebbe International Airport.

Bulago is the first island in Lake Victoria to be developed exclusively for leisure use. The Island has some of the excellent beaches owned by local and expatriate residents and professionals.

Many thanks to the proprietors of Bulago Island who have set a trend in the development of eco -tourism in Uganda. The island is now back to its original natural forest cover which had been badly damaged by migrant fishermen years before. The new management embarked on aggressive reforestation programme and sensitization of local fishermen in sustainable and modern fishing skills which to-date have seen positive results payoff.

While owning a complete island no doubt has a certain romantic appeal, beach front plots on Bulago have the attraction of existing infrastructure being in place which will greatly ease the business of creating the perfect beachside property. One acre lakefront plots measure approx 40 metres by 100 metres, with the 40 metres being lakefront.

Best for:

Bulago Island offers brilliant lake side views, sunbath, is perfect for water sports, jogging around the island, horse-riding and hiking trails and also an excellent base for bird-watching. Fishing trips and Sun downer cruises can be arranged on request. Photo: Horse-ride at Bulago Island by Pineapple Bay Resort

It’s an ideal place for enjoying family time at weekends. Pineapple Bay Resort and One-Minute South Resort have excellent swimming pools

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary –www.ngambaisland.com is just 15 minutes across the lake to the south.

Where to stay and eat:

Stay at Pineapple Bay Resort operated by Wildplaces Africa (tel. +256 (0) 414 251182, info@wildplaces.com, room from US$200) and One-Minute South Resort (tel. +256 (0)776 709970, oneminutesouth.com) full house for a weekend from US$500 including pick-up.

Getting There and Away;

Bulago Island isn’t far (20km) east of Entebbe and less than 45minutes from Kampala City. Canoes are available for hire at Munyonyo Speke Resort outside Kampala costs around US$300 for a return trip. There are motorized boats at Garuga Fishing Village off Entebbe –Kampala Road and at the Entebbe Waterfront. All resorts at Bulago Islands (Pineapple Bay & One-Minute South) can arrange for pick-up/drop-off.

The Island has own airstrip. Charters can be arranged from the Kajjansi airstrip to/from the Bulago Island.

Contributors & Additional sources;

GraphiConsult - Gustav Gonget

B.Spirit Magazine

Pineapple Bay Resort

The Eye Magazine