Lakes in Uganda: Victoria, Albert, Edward, Kyoga, Bunyonyi and More
Water covers a large part of Uganda, from huge rift valley lakes to small crater lakes.
A significant share of Uganda is covered by water. The great lakes are Victoria, Kyoga, Albert, Edward and George, and there are dozens of smaller lakes, including Bunyonyi, Mburo, Mutanda, Nabugabo and the crater lakes near Fort Portal and Kasese.
Lakes shape Uganda's safaris: boat trips on the Kazinga Channel, canoeing on Bunyonyi, cruises on Lake Victoria and birdwatching in the wetlands. See lakes and islands and boat cruises.
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At a glance
- Largest: Lake Victoria (shared with Kenya and Tanzania)
- Rift valley lakes: Albert, Edward, George
- Nile lake: Kyoga
- Scenic favourite: Lake Bunyonyi
The Great Lakes
- Lake Victoria: largest lake in Africa by area and source of the White Nile.
- Lake Kyoga: a shallow, swampy lake on the Nile.
- Lake Albert: in the Western Rift on the border with DR Congo.
- Lakes Edward and George: linked by the Kazinga Channel.
Smaller Lakes Worth a Visit
- Lake Bunyonyi and its activities in the south-west.
- Lake Mburo with its boat trips.
- Crater lakes near Fort Portal.
Where to Stay by a Lake
Lakeside lodges suit relaxing days between treks; see where to stay in Uganda.
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