Lake Victoria

Visitors destined for Mfangano Island Camp get priority on the private Governors' air charters from the Masai Mara direct to the eponymous island; from the airstrip, a waiting motorized boat transports you to the camp (owned by the well-established Governors' group). Alternatively, you can access either of the two lake lodges by private air charter, commencing in Nairobi (80 min.), the Masai Mara or Kisumu ; your lodge or tour operator will arrange all the details, since there's a good deal of logistical planning. Kenya Airways has daily flights between Nairobi and Kisumu, from where your lodge can organize your onward transfer (by either light aircraft, boat, road, or a combination of these).

• Hiking
• Fishing
• Bird Watching
• Boat Rides
• Swimming

Peak tourist season is from July through February, followed by the low tourist season from March through June. Though, you should note that the lake is visited with lesser concentration of tourists when compared to the neighboring Serengeti.

The wildlife of Lake Victoria such as, various bird species, chimpanzees, sitatunga antelopes and elephants are protected by national park status. The settlements alongside the lake are mostly agricultural, inhabited by farmers and cattle herders. Major cities are Bukoba, Mwanza and Musoma on the Tanzanian side, Jinja and Kampala in Uganda, and Kisumu in Kenya. The lake is also used economically for fishing, cotton and coffee production, and agricultural activities. The lake and its ports are used for transportation and trans-boundary trade between Kenya and Uganda. Lake Victoria has three island shores which are worth a visit, Ukrewe, Rubondo and Ukara Island.