#bugala island

[taliatravels]

For my second adventure after touching down in Uganda, I set off for the Ssesee Islands to Bugala Island. Bugala Island is the tenth largest lake island in the world (though only the second largest on Lake Victoria). I took the ferry from Nakiwogo landing, which was, as the stewardess warned us, "bumpy but safe."

After two hours, we arrived at our final destination at the Brovad Sands Hotel. Our arrival was almost like that in the tv show the White Lotus--the whole hotel staff came to the hotel's private dock to welcome us. They then carried our bags up to the room while we went to our delicious buffet lunch.

That first day, I relaxed at the hotel by the shores of Lake Victoria, where I watched the sun gently set over the horizon.

The second day, I booked a "1 hour nature walk" with a few other guests from my hotel. Jene, Rashid, Namaria, Simon and I began our walk bright eyed and bushy tailed, but three hours later at the end of the walk, that wasn't as much the case. We walked through the local fishing village, where we were taught about some local fishing practices before we made our way into the forest. On the walk, we saw Ververt Monkeys, a hornbill, a paradise flycatcher, and open billed stork and many more wonderful sights. One of th  girls ok our hike ended up calling ill, and luckily she was able to flag down a boss boss to take her home.

The rest of that day, and the start of the next day, were spent primarily relaxing by the shores of the lake. It was truly a blessing to get to visit the islands and watch the sunset over this inland sea. 

[ugandasafari]

Uganda Ssese Islands

Ssese Islands is a group of 84 islands located in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria, Uganda. The largest and most populated island is called Bugala Island. Ssese Islands are a popular tourist destination due to their serene and picturesque environment, sandy beaches, and rich biodiversity.

Tourists visiting Ssese Islands can engage in various activities such as bird watching, nature walks, sport fishing, swimming, sunbathing, and boat rides. There are also cultural and historical sites to explore, such as the tombs of the former kings of the islands.

Ssese Islands are home to a variety of flora and fauna, including primates, butterflies, birds, and reptiles. Visitors can take guided nature walks through the forests to observe some of these animals in their natural habitat. Sport fishing is also popular on the islands, with Nile Perch being the most sought-after species.

Accommodation options on Ssese Islands range from budget to luxury lodges and resorts. The islands are easily accessible by ferry from Entebbe or by private charter flights.

Overall, Ssese Islands offer a unique and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it a perfect destination for relaxation, nature appreciation, and adventure.

[gokumarketofficial]

📣 Funding Platform @Orica Partners with #NGO to Use #NFTs to Build a School in #Uganda

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👉 Orica launched Thursday at the #Malta AI & #BlockchainSummit, or #AIBC Malta, and announced its collaboration with an NGO to drop NFTs on its platform and use those funds to build a school in Uganda.

👉 The #school is in the #Ssese Islands, an archipelago of 84 islands is in Lake Victoria, Uganda. The NGO, #Bbanga Project, is a charitable organization registered in #Austria with NGO status in Uganda. 

👉 Bbanga Project collaborated with #German digital artist Mellowmann to release a collection of Uganda-inspired NFTs. Bbanga Project hopes to raise at least $6,815 (6,000 euros) and finish construction of the children’s school on the remote island of #Bugala, according to #Nanaei.

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[cloudtales]

Survivor stories: from a Uganda shelter

Survivor stories: from a Uganda shelter

Trigger warning: this story includes references to sexual abuse. Survivors of trafficking and sexual abuse at a German-run girls’ shelter in Uganda shared their stories this week in a photo essay by the Guardian. Bery’s Place, located on Bugala Island in Lake Victoria, was founded by German national Bernhard “Bery” Glaser in 2006, ostensibly as a shelter for girls and women traumatized by sexual…

[m7-nannalundhansen-blog]

5. Blog – Create and recreate

Not much is new in this 6th week of interning with EANCDA. We are still working intensively on creating this Indigenous Food Project (cool name is in progress) and we have now reached a point where funding is our main obstacle for realizing our project activities. Funding is an interesting part of the process – the possibilities are endless and that is exactly why it can be difficult to navigate. We are looking in to the option of crowdfunding that actually is a new concept to me. I have heard about it before but never stumbled upon it in practise and that is why I did not mind to take on the task of identifying different crowdfunding sites and figure out which one would fit our project in the best way. Crowdfunding is an interesting concept for both individuals and organisations with an idea and connects the idea to people who search to support a cause or project within their passion or interest. There is so many great projects running around the world and exploring the sites just made me so grateful for all the passionate people out there! I will keep you updated on the process of this, it is going to be exciting!

I guess the part of one of my learning objective “getting familiar with the practical workings of a NGO” is heavily enforced by being a part of the start-up process of a whole new concept and idea. To take part in the creating and recreating process, the mechanisms of gathering ideas and experiences to form a product and to keep the goal in mind but at the same time to keep open minded. All these processes have been a huge part of our internship so far and is truly interesting to experience and explore.

I did have an idea of what we were going to work with while interning, but at the same time we have been told over and over again that it would never be as we expected it to be – so I guess I was quite open minded to what these weeks would bring. I did think beforehand that the project would be more practical and hands on for us while interning, but the timeframe of this project has been my biggest misjudgment and is one of the things we have had to think over several times. There will be project events and activities, just not within these months or this year, which makes perfectly sense now that I am in the process and I am learning that this is all a part of the workings of a NGO like this and right now I would not have it any other way!

The CEO David did though already invite us to come back for the execution of the project activities, so I will see how that fits into everything at that point. Nevertheless, we have promised to keep in touch with EANCDA directly or through the Danish Alliance, so we are not leaving it totally behind when we again go back to school – which I am also quiet exited about!

As referred to before, we do spend most of our time office based working on this project, so when we were asked if we would join UNCDA again to help out at the Urban Refugee Programme hosted by InterAid, we did not hesitate one second. This time they focused on women’s health in connection with the International Women’s Day Wednesday 8th. This event was much more organised and combined the primary healthcare with performance dancing and space for the women to sell their handcrafted jewellery or clothes. It was a great day! 

These women were so amazing and truly inspiring and full of great stories. 

We travelled to Bugala Island in Lake Victoria for Cecilia’s Birthday on March 5th.

We had a fantastic and very quiet weekend at the Island, since there is not much to do but to take a walk along the beach or open a book by the pool – these places, like Jinga, by the Lake are such a contrast to chaotic Kampala and we enjoyed every minute of it.

[vivilongstocking]

Durant mon #voyage en #uganda, j'ai décidé de partir explorer les iles #ssese posées sur le lac Victoria #victorialake. La traversée magnifique se fait en #ferry et dure plus de 3 heures... C'est à bord que je peux observer cette femme s'occuper de son jeune fils, si comique dans son impatience. A l'arrivée à #Bugala j'ose enfin l'aborder et lui demander de poser pour moi. Le rendu semble venir d'un ancien temps, accentué par le costume qu'elle porte et dont elle était si fière. Pour en savoir plus sur ce périple, lisez www.vivibrindacier.com cette semaine :) #stories #photography #photo #travelphotography #travel #sepia #travelblogger #discoverearth #encounter #instagood #instatrip #instatravel #blogger #vivibrindacier #lake #water #boat #discovery #woman #mother #eastafrica #africa #explore #wanderlust (at Bugala Island)

[srstravelsing-blog]

New Post has been published on Traveltoddler

New Post has been published on http://traveltoddler.com/ugandas-prime-destination/

Uganda's Prime Destination

The Ssese Islands are about 12000 years outdated and in response to the Buganda tradition, they’re known as the Islands of the Gods. Traditionally, all Buganda Kings had been supposed to go to Islands and pay Homage to the Gods “Baluubale”, whose shrines are located and constructed on the islands like Bukasa Island is residence to Musisi; spirit of Earthquakes and Wanema; spirit of bodily handicaps. While Bubembe Island is dwelling to Mukasa; spirit of Lake Victoria additionally historically known as “Nalubaale”.

The eighty four prime islands positioned northwest of Lake Victoria differ in dimension and actions with some being small and abandoned, whereas others are giant and densely inhabited. These are hilly with dense forests, retaining a secluded and serene environment creating the proper vacation spot for rest, sport fishing and a birders haven.

The separate Islands, which will be reached both through Nakiwogo in Entebbe, Masaka to the Bukakata ferry OR By Charter flight to Bukasa Island with an Airstrip, are experiencing a renaissance in tourism exercise; more and more changing into a well-liked vacationer Destination in Uganda. The ferry leaves Bukakata at 0800, 1100 and 1700 and leaves the Bugala touchdown web site at one thousand, 1430 and 1800 from Monday to Saturday, and the journey takes forty five minutes. Transport from Kampala to masaka is by personal automobile Hire, taxi or by Bus and you’ll rent a pace boat from Entebbe to the Islands.

Bugala Island being the biggest extending over 200km and measuring 43km from East to West and a house to the kalangala district Headquarters, and Bukasa Island the second largest island have a number of actions together with forest walks with Primate Viewings of various monkey species just like the Vervet monkey, the Bush-Buck and the black and white colobus monkey, sport fishing particularly for the Nile Perch, the endemic creek cat and butterfly species, lovely walks across the Islands on the white sand seashores and rainforests, Boat rides to different Islands, prolific Birdlife together with water and forest Birds together with robin-chats, weavers, Turacos, brown throated wattle eye, hornbills, Barbets and so forth, Beach actions like biking, swimming, canoeing, volleyball and so forth, visits to the Speke’s Fort in-built 1962, fishing villages, Bat cave with 1000’s of Bats and visits to palm tree and pineapple farms.

The Bugala Island, Bufumira and Bukasa Islands the in habited Islands, have many established lodging services together with Luxury lodges in addition to tenting grounds to swimsuit most tastes and Budgets. Mirembe resort has a large variety of rooms in addition to tenting area. Pearl gardens seashore has the Hornbill campsite, Ssese Beach lodge has 18 cottages and a separate home with P household cottages and 3 triple rooms. Islands membership has luxurious picket chalets in a cool environment, Panorama funds lodge with a gorgeous backyard; the Palm Beach Hotel has cottages and a dormitory tent. In Bukasa Island, the Agnes Guesthouse gives lodging with pleasant views. The services have open eating places for meals and Drinks.

The Ssese Islands are peaceable, with greater than ethnic tribes and languages. They supply crystal clear lakes, stunning rainforests, lovely seashores and right here you’ll be able to uncover the wild romantic Africa of your desires with heat and hospitable folks, in a land ready to be found…You could not ask for extra in an unique vacation vacation spot!

[chadbertalli-blog]

Two jet skiers, Adam Bugala and James Floyd say they come to the island at least three times a week to hangout and relax. “It’s nice during the week when you are able to hear the waves from the ocean calmly crash onto the island,” Bugala said. He went on to explain that during the weekend there is so much going on with the amount of people and music that you can’t enjoy the little things, including the sounds of nature.

[ivanammanda]

Stay at Brovad Sands Lodge: the Best Ssese Islands Accommodation

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Stay at Brovad Sands Lodge: the Best Ssese Islands Accommodation Brovad Sands Lodge is situated along the shores of Lake Victoria, offering an idyllic tropical getaway on Bugala Island in Uganda. It is a great choice for travellers looking for a relaxing Uganda holiday vacation while still having access to modern conveniences. The lodge has…

Ivan Nammanda's insight:

Brovad Sands Lodge is a great choice for travellers looking for a relaxing Uganda holiday vacation while still having access to modern conveniences on Ssese islands Email: stay@sseseislandsresorthotel.com

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[typicalugandan]

Bugala Island, Lake Victoria, Kalangala. Uganda. (via Kalangala: A New Type of Development. Photography by Bobby Neptune/USAID)

[ivanammanda]

Reasons Why You Should Visit Ssese Islands of Uganda

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Reasons Why You Should Visit Ssese Islands of Uganda Ssese Islands are located in Uganda and are the best Islands to visit. As you get to the Bugala Island, you will be welcomed by the cool water of Lake Victoria and the white fine sandy beaches. You will be mesmerized by the beauty of the…

Ivan Nammanda's insight:

Reasons to visit Ssese Islands of Uganda in 2017

[typicalugandan]

Bugala Island, Uganda