Uganda, also known as the Pearl of Africa, might be a landlocked country but it is quite rich in water resources. The rivers, lakes, and wetlands cover about 18% of Uganda’s total surface, including Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and the source of the Nile River, the longest river in the world.

All these provide a prime environment for water activities such as canoeing, boat cruises, and kayaking across the Nile, Lake Victoria basin, and several other numerous water bodies across the country.

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If you decide to have some fun canoeing, you will discover the peace and tranquility of Uganda’s beautiful waterways, and experience wildlife like never before, while learning the pleasure of being at one with the water and nature.

Canoeing Activities in Uganda

Canoeing activities can be done in Ssese Islands, Mabamba swamp, Lake Mutanda, Lake Bunyonyi, Semuliki Wildlife Reserve, Katonga Reserve, and several parts on the shores of Lake Victoria. The best time to do canoeing is during the dry seasons, which are from December to February and June to August.

You can also enjoy a boat cruise at the Source of the Nile, Lake Victoria, as one of the amazing experiences to be done in the Pearl of Africa. Uganda offers some of the most unique and amazing water trails for breath-taking boat rides including the Source of the Nile, Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls in Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Victoria, and Ssese Islands.

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Scenic Wonders in the Pearl of Africa

Along these trails, you will be able to see scenic wonders of forests, rocky islands, reptiles, wildlife, and a myriad of birdlife. The best places to experience boat cruises are the Source of the Nile, Murchison Falls, Kazinga Channel at Queen Elizabeth Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands, and Lake Mburo at Lake Mburo National Park. The boat cruise activities can be experienced on any day throughout the year.

While Canoeing and Boat cruises can be a suitable experience for just about anyone, another thrilling water activity in Uganda is only for adrenaline seekers, the water rafting.

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Don’t Miss the Water Rafting

Water rafting is considered the wildest marine activity in the Pearl of Africa, this is a must-do experience for the adventurer in you during your visit to Uganda. And while you are at it you can also enjoy white water rafting at Itanda falls in Jinja or the rafting base on the banks of River Nile in Eastern Uganda. Rafting can be done every day throughout the year, though dry seasons between January – April, and July – October are the most favorable.